NPS
Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Golden Gate National Recreation Area is prohibited except as approved in writing by the superintendent. The following are the ONLY areas open to unmanned aircraft flight and operations: Marin County: Shoreline Highway: coast side shoulder and bench area (aka “Tick Point”) north of Muir Beach Overlook just beyond mile marker 7.0 is open except between February 1 and July 31. The Marin County site is closed to unmanned aircraft for a six-month period each year to protect raptors that nest and breed near this location. San Francisco: Fort Funston (when hang gliders or paragliders are not in the air). Unmanned aircraft are a hazard to the safety of people piloting hang gliders and paragliders in the Fort Funston area. Visit the Laws and Policies webpage to view compendium exhibits (maps) of unmanned aircraft launch locations: Laws & Policies - Golden Gate National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) Drone users are subject to a citation of $125 plus fees. To report a drone being flown within GGNRA, please call 415-561-5505. For more information see the NPS page about Unmanned Aircraft in the National Parks.* UNMANNED AIRCRAFT means a device that is used or intended to be used for f light in the air without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the device, and the associated operational elements and components that are required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate or control the device (such as cameras, sensors, communication links). This term includes all types of devices that meet this definition (e.g., model airplanes, quadcopters, drones) that are used for any purpose, including for recreation or commerce. |
Last updated: October 29, 2024