Philadelphia

Conditional

Issuer: City of Philadelphia (Streets Department for closures, Parks and Recreation for park media permits); the Greater Philadelphia Film Office coordinates but does not issue permits

Cost: No flat city permit fee published; the film office charges per-day service fees (roughly $200 for still photography up to $400 for features), and street closures need a Commercial Activity License plus paid police

Processing: Apply ahead; insurance must clear city risk management first

Filming in the public right of way needs insurance approval and a license agreement with the city. A certificate of insurance naming the City of Philadelphia as additional insured is required; the dollar minimum is set per shoot by risk management.

Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107; the city adds approvals and airport-area airspace runs through the aviation department

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.