Recreational drones in DeKalb follow FAA Part 107/Recreational Flyer rules. PDK (DeKalb-Peachtree Airport) and Hartsfield-Jackson controlled airspace covers most of the county. Stone Mountain Park bans drones.
Recreational drone use in DeKalb County is governed by the FAA Exception for Recreational Flyers (49 U.S.C. Β§44809). All drones over 0.55 lbs must be FAA-registered; operators must pass the TRUST test, fly below 400 feet AGL, and maintain visual line of sight. DeKalb is blanketed by controlled airspace: PDK (DeKalb-Peachtree Airport) Class D in the north-center of the county and Hartsfield-Jackson Class B to the southwest. LAANC authorization is required before flying in either. Stone Mountain Park (state-operated) prohibits drone takeoffs and landings. DeKalb County parks generally prohibit drone launch without a park-use permit. PDK has active tower operations and receives regular corporate and GA traffic.
FAA enforcement: up to $27,500 civil per incident and potential criminal charges for airport-area violations. Park violations: $100 to $500. Stone Mountain Park bans: state-level citation.
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