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US City
San Francisco
Film SF's per-day permit fees, the insurance that names the City and the Port, and the personal-photography line.
Permit: conditional
Shoot decision
Depends on setup
Productions using public property need a permit. Personal photography that does not occupy or claim exclusive use of public space generally does not.
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: Film SF (San Francisco Film Commission)
Cost: Still photography around $200 per day; commercial, corporate, web, and music-video work around $300 per day
Processing: Apply at least 7 business days ahead; the permit issues only after insurance is received
Productions using public property need a permit. Personal photography that does not occupy or claim exclusive use of public space generally does not. Insurance is required: typically $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate in general liability, naming the City and County of San Francisco and the Port as additional insured.
Drone / airspace
Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107; the city adds 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 city law.
Practical notes
- San Francisco Recreation and Parks permits filming on park property separately from Film SF; many iconic spots are park land.
- Landmarks like Lombard Street and the Palace of Fine Arts can carry extra conditions for commercial shoots.
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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