Drone Rules in Georgia (2026)
15 rules on the books across Georgia, 8 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.
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 →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.