Boulder County
Drone
City and FAA rules apply.
Morning golden hour
7:31 AM – 8:06 AM
Light from the SW · 6701°
Evening golden hour
5:22 PM – 5:57 PM
Light from the SW · 14276°
Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.
Checked 2026-09-14
Personal photography
Casual photography during normal public use.
Portrait or hired shoots
Organized still photography on city property can be handled through the City of Boulder film permit process.
Commercial, brand, or film
Commercial production on Pearl Street Mall requires city coordination, small productions and still photography permits are currently free under the published 2026 fee schedule.
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. Do not block pedestrian circulation, businesses or scheduled events.