Drone Laws
in Georgia (2023)

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Federal Drone Laws

The Federal Aviation Administration controls where you can fly your drone
and under what conditions throughout the United States. You should become familar with the FAA's rules before flying.

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Georgia State Drone Laws
These laws apply in the entire state.

Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites

Drone operations are prohibited in Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites. Waivers may be granted for professional commercial projecst which may generate revenue or help promote the sites. These have to be approved by the Division Director.

Ref State Parks and Historic Sites – Park Rules and Regulations

 

House Bill 481 (2017)

  • Any county, municipality, or political subdivision may not create any resolution, ordinance, or policy regulating the testing or operation of unmanned aircraft systems except if it has been adopted on or before April 1, 2017.
  • Another exception allows for resolution or policy prohibiting the launching or intentional landing of unmanned aircraft from public property.

Ref House Bill 481 (2017)


Georgia State Pre-emptions

Georgia State Legislature maintains pre-emption for all rules and regulations that concern recreational and
commercial drone use.

City and County
Drone Laws
These laws apply in some areas.

Local drone laws in Georgia refer to policies and regulations that are enacted and enforced at the county, city, or town levels.

 

Richmond County

  • No personal shall launch or operate a drone in a highly populated area within Richmond County (except the cities of Hephzibah and Blythe) without written authorization from the Richmond County Sheriff. Exceptions are previously identified model aircraft fields.
  • A highly populated area is defined as any sporting, recreation, or entertainment event with a seating capacity of 100 or more persons, an open air assembly of 100 or more persons, or any area specifically designated by Augusta, Georgia Commission.
  • It shall be unlawful to use a drone to capture an image of privately owned property or the owner, tenant, or occupant without express consent.

Ref Richmond County Ordinance No. 7531

 

Cherokee County

It is unlawful to start, launch, or land any electric-powered model aircraft or unmanned aerial system in all Cherokee County public parks and recreation areas except at areas designed by the county.

Ref Code of Ordinances Section 42-55

 

City of Conyers

Launching or landing a drone is prohibited within the boundaries of the Georgia International Horse Park.

Ref Code of Ordinances Section 11-1-2

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