Kansas
Kansas has no state filming permit; cities and counties permit their own streets, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks controls commercial shoots in state parks.
Guidance, not legal advice
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: Kansas Film Commission (Kansas Department of Commerce)
Cost: Varies by property and locality, see the film office
The Department of Commerce states plainly that there are no state filming permits; individual cities and counties may require them, and shoots on city streets or county roads should be coordinated with local police or the county sheriff. The Kansas Film Commission assists with locations and points productions at the right local authority. The layer photographers actually hit is the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP): commercial filming and photography in state parks and on KDWP-managed lands is a commercial use that needs permission from the department, arranged through the individual park or regional office.
Drone / airspace
Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107
KDWP applies additional requirements to commercial drone use on the lands it manages, so confirm with the park office before flying. For Part 107 and state drone law, see Drone Authority.
Street / public space
Yes: you can photograph what is visible from public space in the US
Private property sets its own rules regardless of state law.
Practical notes
- Kansas City area shoots straddle two states: the Kansas City Film Office covers the metro, but the Kansas and Missouri sides permit separately.
- KDWP fee schedules for commercial shoots are set per property; ask the specific park office rather than assuming a statewide rate.
Sources
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