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Charleston runs a film and photography permit through its Office of Cultural Affairs, with a $1,000,000 policy naming the city.
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A film and photography permit is required for activity on public property or impacting public space.
Conditional
Issuer: City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs (Film and Photography program)
Cost: Street-blocking and impact fees follow the city's special events fee schedule; a single flat film and photo permit fee is not published
Processing: Apply 15 business days ahead for high-impact, 10 for low-impact
A film and photography permit is required for activity on public property or impacting public space. A $1,000,000 liability policy covering bodily injury and property damage, naming the City of Charleston as additional insured, is required.
Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107; expect added sensitivity over the historic peninsula
Local rules sit on top of FAA airspace rules. For Part 107 and drone law, see Drone Authority.
Yes: you can photograph what is visible from public space in the US
Private property sets its own rules regardless of city law.
Guidance, not legal advice
Drone Authority
City photo permits do not settle airspace. Drone Authority covers FAA rules, local restrictions, and LAANC checks.

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