Commercial drone operations in Kaneohe face tight federal and city restrictions due to Marine Corps Base Hawaii airspace, requiring FAA Part 107 plus LAANC authorization and often special base clearance.
Honolulu has no dedicated commercial drone chapter, but Part 107 applies and ROH Chapter 40 Article 28 restricts aerial advertising. Kaneohe commercial flights must account for MCBH's Class D and restricted airspace, often requiring coordination with base air traffic control in addition to FAA LAANC. Filming in city parks requires Chapter 10 compliance under Sec. 10-1.2 and usually a permit. Trespass over private parcels invokes HRS Sec. 711-1114. Real estate photographers around Kaneohe Bay commonly face enforcement when operating without proper airspace authorization.
FAA civil penalties can reach $32,666 per violation, and base airspace incursions can trigger federal criminal enforcement.
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Residential pool barriers in Kaneohe must meet ROH Sec. 16-6.2, which requires enclosures, self-closing gates, and opening limits to protect children. Compli...
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