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Drone Rules for Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Macon, Georgia (GA) • United States
Bibb County, Macon, GA 31217, USA
Lat: 32.765 • Lng: -83.5635
Ground Not allowed Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Drone operations within Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge require authorization from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Refuge lands are managed for wildlife conservation, and unauthorized drone use is prohibited within the mapped refuge boundary.


Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Drone Rule

Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located near Macon, Georgia and is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The refuge protects bottomland hardwood forests, wetlands, wildlife habitat, and natural resources along the Ocmulgee River corridor.

National Wildlife Refuge regulations prohibit launching, landing, or operating drones within Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge unless authorization has been granted by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

This restriction applies throughout the mapped refuge boundary, including wetlands, forest habitats, wildlife observation areas, refuge roads, trails, visitor access points, and other refuge-managed lands.

Because Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is managed primarily for wildlife conservation and habitat protection, pilots should obtain authorization from refuge management before conducting drone operations within refuge boundaries.

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  • National Wildlife Refuge boundary. Drone launch, landing, and operation restricted within refuge-managed lands without authorization from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Rule sources
  • https://www.fws.gov/refuge/bond-swamp — Official U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service page for Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Refuge lands are managed by USFWS and drone operations require authorization within refuge boundaries.
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