Commercial drone operations in Corona require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification, drone registration, and compliance with operational rules including 400-foot altitude limit and visual line of sight. Operations near Corona Municipal Airport (KAJO) and within Ontario International's Class C airspace require LAANC authorization or waiver.
Commercial drone operations (any flight for compensation, including real estate photography, inspections, surveying, mapping, agriculture, deliveries, and commercial cinematography) in Corona must comply with FAA 14 CFR Part 107. The Remote Pilot must hold a current Remote Pilot Certificate (passed the Part 107 knowledge test, renewed every 2 years through online recurrent training). The aircraft must be registered with the FAA in the operator's name and labeled with registration number. Standard operational rules: maximum 400 feet AGL (or within 400 feet of a structure), visual line of sight, daylight or civil twilight (with anti-collision lighting), no flight over people unless meeting Category 1-4 rules, no flight from moving vehicles in populated areas, and 100 mph maximum airspeed. Corona airspace includes Class G surface area, but most commercial operations need LAANC authorization due to proximity to Ontario International (KONT) Class C airspace and Corona Municipal Airport (KAJO) traffic patterns. LAANC provides automated authorization in seconds for compliant flights. Operations beyond Part 107 standard rules (over people without exception, beyond visual line of sight, at night without lighting, multiple aircraft from one pilot) require a Part 107 waiver. Local Corona rules add restrictions on city park use, privacy violations, and noise. Operators should also comply with California Bus & Prof Code requirements and carry liability insurance.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Corona code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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