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Drone Rules

Drone Rules in Honolulu County, HI (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 10 cities in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Honolulu County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Recreational Drones

Recreational drone and model aircraft flying on Oahu is restricted to designated parks under Honolulu's park rules at ROH Sec. 10-1.2, in addition to federal FAA rules.

Recreational Drones in City Parks

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Commercial Drones

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

Commercial Drones and Aerial Advertising

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Drone Rules by City in Honolulu County

10 cities in Honolulu County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones

2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones

2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones

2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones

2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones

2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones

2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones

2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones

2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones

2 verified rules • Commercial Drones, Recreational Drones

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