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Commercial Drones: Honolulu vs Urban Honolulu

How do commercial drones rules compare between Honolulu, HI and Urban Honolulu, HI?

Honolulu and Urban Honolulu have similar restriction levels.

Honolulu, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

Honolulu has no standalone commercial drone ordinance; operations are governed by FAA Part 107 and ROH Chapter 40 Article 28 restrictions on aerial advertising.

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Urban Honolulu, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

Urban Honolulu commercial drone operations follow FAA Part 107, ROH Chapter 40 Article 28 aerial advertising limits, and park and airspace restrictions near Waikiki and HNL.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactHonoluluUrban Honolulu
Code SectionROH Ch. 40, Art. 28ROH Ch. 40, Art. 28
Federal RulesFAA Part 107FAA Part 107
Park UseLimited by Sec. 10-1.2Limited by Sec. 10-1.2
TrespassHRS 711-1114-
Airspace-HNL restrictions

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Honolulu FAQ

Can I use a drone for real estate photography on Oahu?

Yes, with an FAA Part 107 certificate and property owner consent. Avoid public parks without designation and confirm no controlled airspace restrictions apply.

Can I tow an advertising banner with a drone?

Aerial advertising is heavily restricted under ROH Chapter 40 Article 28; consult DPP and the FAA before operating any aerial advertising flight.

Urban Honolulu FAQ

Can I do drone photography over Waikiki hotels?

Only with FAA Part 107 authorization, property owner consent, and airspace clearance for controlled airspace near HNL. Park locations remain restricted.

Are drone-towed banners allowed over Ala Moana?

Aerial advertising is heavily restricted under ROH Chapter 40 Article 28; operators should consult DPP and the FAA before any advertising flight.

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