Commercial drone operations in Fremont require FAA Part 107 certification. Operators must obtain LAANC airspace authorization, register each drone, and follow FAA altitude and line-of-sight rules.
Commercial drone pilots operating in Fremont must comply with FAA Part 107, which requires holding a Remote Pilot Certificate with Small UAS Rating earned by passing the FAA aeronautical knowledge exam. Each aircraft must be registered with the FAA, and operations are limited to daylight or civil twilight (night flight is allowed only with proper anti-collision lighting), below 400 feet above ground level, within visual line of sight, and not over people unless operating under specific Part 107 categories. Because much of Fremont is in Class B or C controlled airspace under the Bay Area airport approaches, commercial flights generally require LAANC airspace authorization before each flight. Additional permissions may be required for film production, real estate photography at city parks, or flights over city facilities. Contact Fremont Recreation for park permits at (510) 790-5541, and use the FAA DroneZone for waivers.
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