Recreational drone use in Fulton County is governed by FAA Part 107 and recreational rules under 49 U.S.C. §44809. Local airspace restrictions apply near Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and over critical infrastructure.
FAA Part 107 governs commercial; 49 U.S.C. §44809 governs recreational. All drones over 0.55 lb must be FAA-registered. The Atlanta region has extensive Class B airspace around Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (KATL) and Class D around DeKalb-Peachtree (PDK), Fulton County (FTY), and Charlie Brown (FTY). LAANC authorization needed for any flight in controlled airspace. Atlanta parks prohibit drone takeoff/landing without DPR permit under Code §110.
FAA: civil penalties up to $32,666 per violation. Atlanta park violations: $250+ fines.
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