East Honolulu commercial drone operations are primarily governed by FAA Part 107, with the city's Aerial Advertising article and park rules adding local restrictions.
No dedicated Honolulu chapter addresses commercial drones directly. ROH Chapter 40, Article 28 governs aerial advertising as the closest city-level provision. Commercial pilots must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, register the aircraft, and follow federal operating rules. Commercial drone use in public parks is constrained by ROH Sec. 10-1.2. Real estate photographers and videographers operating in Hawaii Kai should obtain property owner permission, avoid flights over non-consenting persons, and comply with HRS 711-1114 trespass rules.
Flying without Part 107 certification, aerial advertising without compliance, or unauthorized commercial flights in parks.
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