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Park Drone Restrictions: Alpharetta vs Sandy Springs

How do park drone restrictions rules compare between Alpharetta, GA and Sandy Springs, GA?

Alpharetta and Sandy Springs have similar restriction levels.

Alpharetta, GA

Fulton County

Heavy Restrictions

Atlanta parks prohibit drone takeoff/landing without a Department of Parks & Recreation permit. Chattahoochee River NRA prohibits all drone use under 36 CFR §1.5.

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Sandy Springs, GA

Fulton County

Heavy Restrictions

Atlanta parks prohibit drone takeoff/landing without a Department of Parks & Recreation permit. Chattahoochee River NRA prohibits all drone use under 36 CFR §1.5.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactAlpharettaSandy Springs
Atlanta parksPermit requiredPermit required
Chattahoochee NRABannedBanned
State parksBannedBanned

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Alpharetta FAQ

Can I fly over a park from outside?

Even crossing the airspace below 400 ft over a park can violate park rules.

What about HOA common areas?

Private property — HOA rules govern.

Sandy Springs FAQ

Can I fly over a park from outside?

Even crossing the airspace below 400 ft over a park can violate park rules.

What about HOA common areas?

Private property — HOA rules govern.

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