Commercial drone operations in Westerville require FAA Part 107 certification. Operators must obtain LAANC authorization for flights in CMH Class C airspace covering southern portions of the city. City park launch requires a Parks Department permit.
Under FAA Part 107, commercial drone pilots (real estate photography, inspections, deliveries) must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate, operate within visual line of sight (waiver required for BVLOS), at or below 400 feet AGL, and during daylight or civil twilight with anti-collision lighting. Much of Westerville south of Main Street and along I-270 sits within the 5-mile shelf of John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) Class C airspace; operators must use LAANC for automated authorization. Local ordinances cannot restrict navigable airspace but Westerville may regulate takeoff and landing from city property. Operators near Westerville Central High or St Ann's Hospital helipad must exercise additional caution.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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