Drone Rules in Georgia (2026)
17 rules on the books across Georgia, 9 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Recreational Drones
Local rules for flying drones as a hobby, including where you can fly, altitude limits, and restrictions near parks and public events.
Georgia: statewide
StatewideSome RestrictionsGeorgia law generally reserves authority over the operation of unmanned aircraft systems to the state, limiting cities…
Read full rule →Augusta-Richmond County
Significant RestrictionsAugusta-Richmond County regulates recreational drone flights under Code § 1-3-44, requiring Sheriff authorization to…
Read full rule →Warner Robins
Significant RestrictionsWarner Robins bans drone flights below 400 feet over specific major roads, active public-safety incidents, and…
Read full rule →Roswell
Light RestrictionsRoswell, Georgia does not set its own airspace or flight rules for recreational drones; Code of Ordinances Section…
Read full rule →Commercial Drones
Additional permits and requirements for using drones for business purposes like photography, delivery, or inspections.
Alpharetta
Significant RestrictionsSec. 32-4(a)(11)k of the Alpharetta Code of Ordinances prohibits flying drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, rockets, or…
Read full rule →Augusta-Richmond County
Some RestrictionsAugusta-Richmond County exempts FAA-authorized commercial drone flights from the sheriff's highly-populated-area permit…
Read full rule →Park Drone Restrictions
Bans on launching, landing, or operating drones in city and county parks, with exceptions for designated model-aircraft fields.
Warner Robins
Heavy RestrictionsWarner Robins flatly bans drone flight below 400 feet over any government or public building, property, or park, under…
Read full rule →Alpharetta
Significant RestrictionsThe City of Alpharetta bans flying drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, rockets, or model aircraft in any city park or…
Read full rule →Augusta-Richmond County
Significant RestrictionsAugusta-Richmond County regulates drones countywide, including in parks. Flying in a highly populated area, any…
Read full rule →Cherokee County
Significant RestrictionsCherokee County bars launching, flying, or landing any drone or unmanned aerial system in a county park or recreation…
Read full rule →Gwinnett County
Significant RestrictionsFlying a drone in a Gwinnett County park is unlawful outside the areas the parks and recreation director designates for…
Read full rule →Roswell
Significant RestrictionsRoswell, Georgia bars anyone from launching or intentionally landing a drone on city-owned, leased or possessed…
Read full rule →South Fulton
Significant RestrictionsFlying a drone over any City of South Fulton park or recreation facility is illegal unless the operator gets a permit…
Read full rule →Whitfield County
Significant RestrictionsWhitfield County bars launching drones, radio-controlled flying devices, hot air balloons and hobby rockets from any…
Read full rule →Forsyth County
Some RestrictionsForsyth County bans drone use in county parks and recreation facilities for hunting or fishing, or to harass a person…
Read full rule →Airport Proximity Rules
No-fly zones near commercial airports, FAA controlled-airspace authorization (LAANC), and additional state/local proximity rules.
Event Drone Restrictions
Temporary flight restrictions over stadiums, parades, and major public events, plus the federal sports-stadium TFR rules.