Commercial drone operations in Huntington Beach require FAA Part 107 certification. Operators must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate. Flights near John Wayne Airport require LAANC authorization. State park airspace is restricted.
Commercial drone operations in Huntington Beach require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification. Operators must pass an aeronautical knowledge test and carry their certificate during operations. Flights in controlled airspace near John Wayne Airport require advance authorization through LAANC. Commercial operations over people or at night require specific waivers or compliance with updated Part 107 rules. Huntington State Beach and California State Parks prohibit commercial drone operations without a filming permit. The city may require a business license and special event permit for commercial drone operations in public areas.
Operating commercially without Part 107 certification carries FAA fines up to $27,500. State park violations carry separate fines.
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