Commercial drone pilots in Moreno Valley must hold an FAA Part 107 certificate and obtain LAANC or waiver authorization for MARB-controlled airspace, which covers most of the city.
Commercial UAS operations — real estate photography, construction inspection, mapping, cinematography — require an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate under 14 CFR Part 107. Moreno Valley has no local commercial drone permit or business license surcharge specific to UAS, but commercial operators doing business in the city need a standard Moreno Valley business license. The airspace picture is the binding constraint. Grids adjacent to MARB frequently show 0-foot LAANC ceilings, forcing operators to file Part 107 airspace waivers (FAA Form 7711-2) that can take 30 to 90 days. Night operations, operations over people, and beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights all require additional waivers or must comply with the updated Part 107 rules including anti-collision lighting for night work. Operators working for Moreno Valley Unified School District, city facilities, or county projects should coordinate with facility managers and notify MARB air traffic control when flights occur near the base perimeter. Insurance (typically $1M liability minimum) is standard for commercial contracts though not legally mandated.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Moreno Valley code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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