Commercial drone operations in Pasadena follow FAA Part 107 regulations. No local commercial drone ordinance exists. Pilots need a Remote Pilot Certificate. Texas preempts local drone regulation. Airspace near Hobby Airport and Ellington Field requires LAANC authorization.
Commercial drone operations in Pasadena are governed entirely by FAA Part 107 rules. Requirements include a Remote Pilot Certificate, drone registration, operations below 400 feet AGL, daylight flying (or with anti-collision lighting), and visual line of sight. Texas Government Code Chapter 423 preempts local drone regulation while imposing privacy restrictions. Pasadena's proximity to Hobby Airport and Ellington Field means much of the city requires LAANC authorization for commercial drone flights. Industrial inspection drone operations along the Houston Ship Channel are common.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Pasadena code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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