Northern Front Range
Drone
City and FAA rules apply.
Morning golden hour
7:31 AM – 8:06 AM
Light from the WSW · 6717°
Evening golden hour
5:20 PM – 5:56 PM
Light from the SW · 14259°
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 ordinary public use.
Portrait or hired shoots
Organized professional shoots should be coordinated with the City Special Events Office.
Commercial, brand, or film
Commercial filming on city property is handled through Fort Collins Special Events / Commercial Film.
Drone
City and FAA rules apply.
Fee or rate
Project-specific
Permit path: COMMERCIAL_PERMIT
Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.
Included
Access
COMMERCIAL_PERMIT. Contact Special Events before commercial production. Water safety, river users, trails and seasonal flow affect production.