Central Mountains
Drone
Town and FAA rules apply.
Morning golden hour
7:34 AM – 8:09 AM
Light from the SSW · 6691°
Evening golden hour
5:27 PM – 6:02 PM
Light from the WSW · 14286°
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 visitor photography is compatible with ordinary public use.
Portrait or hired shoots
Commercial portrait or branded work falls under Town commercial shoot registration when using public areas.
Commercial, brand, or film
All commercial photo/video shoots in Vail must complete the Town photo/video shoot registration.
Drone
Town and FAA rules apply.
Fee or rate
No fee for Town commercial photo/video registration
Permit path: COMMERCIAL_PERMIT
Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.
Included
Access
COMMERCIAL_PERMIT. Submit at least 10 days prior. Private hotels, shops and interiors require separate owner permission.