Aerial Imaging Services in Reynoldsburg, OH

FAA Part 107 Requirements

All commercial drone operations in Ohio require the pilot to hold an active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Our network operators are verified Part 107 holders.

State Drone Laws

Ohio does not have a comprehensive state-level drone law regulating commercial UAS operations. The state enacted HB 292 (2018) establishing the Ohio Aerospace and Aviation Technology Committee to study UAS integration, and the Ohio Department of Transportation hosts the Ohio UAS Center which promotes safe drone integration into the national airspace system. Ohio does not require a separate state-level drone license or registration for commercial operators beyond FAA requirements. All commercial drone pilots in Ohio must hold a valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and follow federal regulations including airspace authorization via LAANC for operations in controlled airspace. Ohio state parks managed by the Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) require a special use permit for commercial drone operations — contact the individual park office for application. Ohio does not have an explicit state preemption clause for local drone regulations, meaning municipalities may enact their own ordinances regulating takeoff and landing on public property. Operators near military installations (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center in northeast Ohio) must coordinate with base operations and check for active TFRs. The Ohio General Assembly has introduced several UAS-related bills over the years (including SB 255 addressing drone surveillance privacy) but none have been enacted into comprehensive UAS legislation. The FAA controls all airspace above 400 feet AGL. Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland metropolitan areas have extensive Class B and Class C airspace requiring LAANC authorization.

Local Ordinances

The City of Reynoldsburg does not have a specific municipal drone ordinance. Commercial drone operators conducting business within city limits must hold a valid City of Reynoldsburg business license. Drone takeoff and landing in Reynoldsburg parks requires coordination with the Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation Department, which manages over 100 acres including Huber Park, Cotner Park, and J.F. Kennedy Park. The city straddles Franklin, Fairfield, and Licking counties. Operations near CMH airport require LAANC authorization for the Class C airspace that covers most of the city. The Blacklick Creek corridor in southern Reynoldsburg is an environmentally sensitive area requiring coordination with Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District. Commercial operators should carry minimum $1M liability insurance.

Restricted Airspace

• Class C: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) Core and Outer Shelf. CMH Class C airspace has a 5 NM core surface area up to 4,200 ft MSL and a 10 NM outer shelf from 1,500 ft AGL to 4,200 ft MSL. Reynoldsburg is approximately 5 miles east of CMH, placing western portions of the city within or near the CMH Class C core boundary and the rest within the 10 NM outer shelf. LAANC authorization is required for commercial drone operations in most of Reynoldsburg. Operators must check the FAA sectional chart and LAANC dashboard for their specific grid square. The proximity to CMH means frequent low-altitude aircraft traffic in the area.
• Infrastructure: I-70 / US-40 / Brice Road Corridor. Reynoldsburg sits at the I-70 and Brice Road interchange, with US-40 (East Main Street) running through the city center. I-70 is the primary east-west interstate connecting Columbus to Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. The I-70/Brice Road interchange is a major infrastructure node for east Franklin County. ODOT has active infrastructure inspection programs along these corridors. The Hill Road and Taylor Road corridors have significant commercial and residential development.
• Infrastructure: Norfolk Southern Rail Corridor. A Norfolk Southern freight rail line runs through Reynoldsburg along the East Main Street corridor, serving industrial and logistics facilities. Rail corridor inspection is a growing application for drone aerial imaging. Operators near rail corridors should maintain safe distances from tracks and coordinate with Norfolk Southern for any infrastructure inspection work. The rail line connects Reynoldsburg to the Ohio River and major freight terminals.
• Special Use: Civic Area and Huber Park. The Reynoldsburg Civic Area along East Main Street includes city hall, the police station, and Huber Park. The Blacklick Creek corridor runs through the southern portion of the city and is an environmentally sensitive area. The Cotner Park and J.F. Kennedy Park complex provide recreational facilities. Drone operations in park areas require coordination with the Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation Department.