Boulder County
Drone
City and FAA rules apply.
Checked 2026-09-14
Personal photography
Casual photography during normal public use.
Portrait or hired shoots
Organized still photography on city property is handled through the Boulder film permit process.
Commercial, brand, or film
Commercial or staged production requires city film permitting.
Drone
City and FAA rules apply.
Fee or rate
Small productions and still photography permit $0, medium $250/day, large $500/day
Permit path: COMMERCIAL_PERMIT
Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.
Included
Access
COMMERCIAL_PERMIT. Applications generally 14 days in advance. Events, stage bookings and park operations can restrict access.