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Photography & Drones — France
What travelers need to know about photography & drones in France. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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RESTRICTED
French law restricts drone use and photography/video of sensitive sites — airports, military bases, prisons, nuclear plants — and large gatherings such as concerts and parades.
Up to 75,000 euro fine or 1-year imprisonment
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