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.
Atlanta Code §110-92 requires special-event permit for drone operations in city parks. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (managed by NPS) prohibits launching, landing, or operating drones in the park boundaries under 36 CFR §1.5 (Closures and Public Use Limits). Sandy Springs, Roswell, and Milton parks vary — most require permit or prohibit. State parks (Sweetwater Creek SP) prohibit drones under Georgia DNR rules.
City park: $250-$500 fine + DPR ejection. NPS: federal misdemeanor up to $5,000 and/or 6 months.
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