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US City
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh publishes its fees and an explicit handheld exemption, with a low-cost still-photo permit and a separate drone permit.
Permit: conditional
Shoot decision
Depends on setup
Required when a production uses public property: equipment on streets or sidewalks, parking on a public street (always), alleys, or parks.
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: City of Pittsburgh Office of Film and Event Management
Cost: Commercial film permit base fee $525; still photography permit $50; drone filming application $75 (2025 fees)
Processing: Apply at least 7 business days ahead
Required when a production uses public property: equipment on streets or sidewalks, parking on a public street (always), alleys, or parks. The city explicitly does not require a permit for handheld shooting like walk-and-talks or B-roll that does not block access. Workers compensation coverage is required; students may use proof of school insurance.
Drone / airspace
Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107; the city issues a separate drone filming permit for a $75 application fee
Local rules 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 city law.
Practical notes
- Parking production vehicles on a public street always requires a permit, even when the shoot itself is on private property.
- Commercial still photography on public property has its own lower-cost $50 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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