Commercial Drone Use Application
Per Great Parks of Hamilton County bylaws, drones may not be flown in any of the parks without written permission from the Chief Executive Officer.
Commercial use is defined as produced materials being used for profit-making purposes.
131.16: Model Toys: Engine-powered, self-propelled radio-controlled, or free sailing model and toy airplanes, rockets, boats, cars, sirens, or other noisemaking devices are not permitted to be operated within the park district, except in designated areas or with written permission of the Chief Executive Officer. Penalty, see § 130.99
131.17: Aircraft and Hot Air Balloons: No person shall voluntarily bring, land, or cause to descend, or alight upon or adjacent to park land or water, any helicopter, airplane, balloon, parachute, hang glider, or other apparatus for aviation, without specific written permission from the Chief Executive Officer. Penalty, see § 130.99
Contact : [email protected]
Contact Phone : 513-521-7275
Processing Timing : Up to 1 week
Fee Description : Commercial Drone Permit Fee
Fee : $250 per day, per location
Reservations
Commercial drone users who wish to reserve a specific park area or feature must go about the same registration process, and pay the same reservation fees, as park guests. Reservation fees vary.
Payment Options
Drone use fees and reservation fees must be made at least five days prior to the date of flying. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. You can make checks payable to:
Great Parks of Hamilton County,
10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Attn: Shawnessee Ference.
Refunds Policy
No refunds will be issued for cancellations. If a cancellation is necessary due to inclement weather, a new date may be scheduled.
Drone Insurance
Commercial drone users must have insurance in the amount of $1 million for general liability with Great Parks of Hamilton County named as the Additionally Insured.
Security Options
Security can be provided by the Great Parks of Hamilton County Rangers at their current hourly rate with a minimum 48-hour notice. Outside security companies are not permitted. Please contact the Ranger Department at 513-521-3980 for additional information and requirements.
- The drone policy is nontransferable and an approval letter must be in possession while on park property.
- Drone owner must follow all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Great Parks of Hamilton County bylaws.
- The holder of the application is liable for any damage to park property.
- No vehicles are permitted on grass, sidewalks or other park areas not designated as vehicle parking areas.
- No flying is permitted in nature/wildlife management areas, over people, over animals at the Winton Woods Farm & Equestrian Center or areas not open to the public.
- Great Parks reserves the right to revoke drone approval at its sole discretion.
- Any misuse of park property or failure to comply with Great Parks of Hamilton County bylaws will result in revocation of drone flying approval and possible expulsion from the property.
- Park visitors are not to be prevented from using park facilities and amenities as a result of drone flying. Photos or videos must not include any park visitors without their prior permission.
- A valid Motor Vehicle Permit is required to enter the parks.