Rule

34-176

Schedule

8563

Subject

Drone Policy

Effective

October 1, 2021

Issued

July 30, 2021

To ensure the safety of the Georgia Ports Authority (“Authority’”) employees, customers, and other terminal visitors, the Authority will permit only its authorized employees (who are also Federal Aviation Authority certified pilots) or its contractors (also Federal Aviation Authority certified pilots), working expressly for the Authority, to operate drones or other unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) authorized on or in the airspace above its terminals.  The Port Police Director will determine which Authority employees or contractors are authorized to operate drones on the terminal.  All other persons are strictly prohibited from operating a drone or UAS on or in the airspace above Authority terminals. The decision whether to approve or deny any request for drone or UAV operation shall be within the sole discretion of the Authority.

FEES – The Authority may waive the below fees if it has a data-sharing agreement with the customer.

SERVICE/PRODUCT FEE
Stock Footage / B-Roll Footage $0 (Free)
Drone Operator Plus Rental $850, per day
Video Editing Negotiated Rate