As anyone paying attention knows, NFZ's are becoming more restrictive. When I got my first Drone all I could think of was flying in Estes Park (Colorado) and taking cool video. Then I read about NFZ's and was very disheartened about any Drone and the actual use of this 'toy'. I posed many questions about the actual use of a Drone - what is your intended use? Where will you take video, will you get tired just taking video of the same school yard every time you fly. Does flying 1/2 mile - 3 miles make sense, with people worried about privacy and 'things' falling from the sky. Many new operators fly out far enough that they don't have sufficient battery to get back - and the drone lands itself or crashes. Cities around the US are passing new laws every day with restrictive air for drones. If you don't know, don't fly - you may be subject to a respectable fine ($$).
Here's the latest from Golden Colorado:
We finally have confirmation that the rumor is, in fact, TRUE. Recently, several members had mentioned this, but no one could point to any direct proof that Golden had taken the step to restrict the use of UAV’s in their parks.
This comes from one of our members (Richard H). Golden did adopt an Ordinance on 1/27/2017 (over a year ago) restricting the use of UAV’s in their parks (see attached pdf and link).
Sec. 8.30.030 Park usage restrictions
l) Unmanned aerial vehicles. It is prohibited for any person to operate any unmanned aerial vehicle within any park without the prior written approval of the city manager.
https://www.cityofgolden.net/?s=ORDINANCE+2046
To date, we are not aware of any "approvals" granted by the City Manager.
The City of Arvada has considered similar restrictions, but has NOT yet taken any formal action.
This information is being provided so that you are informed of local laws, rules and regulations. Anytime you choose to fly in parks or open space, etc. you should be aware of any possible restrictions. Further, it is up to each of us to always fly safely and in accordance with the AMA Safety Code.
Here's the latest from Golden Colorado:
We finally have confirmation that the rumor is, in fact, TRUE. Recently, several members had mentioned this, but no one could point to any direct proof that Golden had taken the step to restrict the use of UAV’s in their parks.
This comes from one of our members (Richard H). Golden did adopt an Ordinance on 1/27/2017 (over a year ago) restricting the use of UAV’s in their parks (see attached pdf and link).
Sec. 8.30.030 Park usage restrictions
l) Unmanned aerial vehicles. It is prohibited for any person to operate any unmanned aerial vehicle within any park without the prior written approval of the city manager.
https://www.cityofgolden.net/?s=ORDINANCE+2046
To date, we are not aware of any "approvals" granted by the City Manager.
The City of Arvada has considered similar restrictions, but has NOT yet taken any formal action.
This information is being provided so that you are informed of local laws, rules and regulations. Anytime you choose to fly in parks or open space, etc. you should be aware of any possible restrictions. Further, it is up to each of us to always fly safely and in accordance with the AMA Safety Code.