Commercial drone operations in San Leandro require FAA Part 107 certification and LAANC authorization in Oakland Class C airspace.
Commercial pilots must hold a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, keep the aircraft registered, and use LAANC to obtain airspace authorization before flying near Oakland International Airport. A city business license is required for commercial operators based in San Leandro. Flights over people, at night, or beyond visual line of sight require additional FAA waivers. Privacy torts under California law still apply.
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