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Miami
Miami spans several film offices; here is who issues permits, the county fee, and the insurance every jurisdiction wants.
Permit: conditional
Shoot decision
Depends on setup
Which office you apply to depends on the exact location: unincorporated Miami-Dade, the City of Miami, and Miami Beach each permit their own jurisdiction.
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: Miami-Dade County Film and Entertainment Office (the City of Miami and the City of Miami Beach run their own offices)
Cost: Miami-Dade base permit application fee around $150 (valid about 28 days); the City of Miami Beach charges no permit fee but still requires insurance and an indemnity agreement
Processing: Apply ahead; permits release after insurance is approved
Which office you apply to depends on the exact location: unincorporated Miami-Dade, the City of Miami, and Miami Beach each permit their own jurisdiction. All require at least $1,000,000 in general liability naming the relevant government as additional insured. Personal photography that does not occupy public space generally needs no permit.
Drone / airspace
Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107; local offices add insurance and approval requirements
Local takeoff, landing, and park restrictions sit on top of FAA airspace rules. For Part 107 and 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 local law.
Practical notes
- Miami Beach, including Ocean Drive and the Art Deco district, is its own jurisdiction with its own film and print office; do not assume a county permit covers it.
- Beaches and parks may carry separate location fees on top of the permit.
Guidance, not legal advice
Rules change and enforcement varies. Confirm with the issuing authority before you shoot. Drone law depth lives at Drone Authority.
Drone Authority
Check the flight side
City photo permits do not settle airspace. Drone Authority covers FAA rules, local restrictions, and LAANC checks.
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