Waipahu recreational drone pilots may fly in designated city parks only, and must comply with FAA airspace rules given proximity to multiple controlled airspace zones.
ROH Sec. 10-1.2 restricts model aircraft and drones in public parks to city-designated parks only. Flying in other parks, beaches, or over schools is prohibited. Waipahu sits near controlled airspace from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Kalaeloa Airport, requiring FAA LAANC or B4UFLY checks before flight. Recreational flights over 0.55 lbs must be FAA-registered, flown in line of sight, and below 400 feet. Trespass rules under HRS 711-1114 apply to flights over private property without consent. Sugar-mill ruins and historic sites may have additional restrictions.
Flying in non-designated parks, inside controlled airspace without authorization, or over private property.
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