Royal Gorge Region
Drone
Local and FAA rules apply.
Morning golden hour
7:28 AM – 8:02 AM
Light from the S · 6659°
Evening golden hour
5:26 PM – 6:00 PM
Light from the W · 14318°
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 from legal pullouts during normal road use.
Portrait or hired shoots
Professional shoots should remain low impact unless traffic control is arranged.
Commercial, brand, or film
Commercial filming affecting traffic or road use should coordinate with local authorities and regional film commission.
Drone
Local 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. Coordinate before road-impact production. Narrow one-way ridge road has severe drop-offs and limited staging room.