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Drone filming permit request
The information most civil aviation and local authorities ask for before aerial filming, ready to adapt to their own form.
Template for guidance only, not legal advice. Laws differ by country: check local law, and ideally a lawyer, before signing.
Applicant
| To: authority (civil aviation, municipality, film commission) | |
|---|---|
| Production company (name, address, registration no.) | |
| Contact person (phone, email) | |
| Project title |
Flight
| Pilot (name, licence / certificate no.) | |
|---|---|
| Drone (model, weight, registration no.) | |
| Location(s) and GPS coordinates | |
| Dates and time windows | |
| Maximum height and flight area | |
| Purpose of the shots | |
| Insurance (insurer, policy no., cover) | |
| Safety measures (spotter, perimeter, emergency plan) |
Attached
- Pilot licence and ID
- Drone registration
- Insurance certificate
- Map of the flight area
- Landowner / location permission
- Shooting permit for the production
Declaration
- We will follow the civil aviation rules of the country and the conditions of this permit.
- We will keep the drone in visual line of sight and will not fly over crowds, airports or restricted sites without specific permission.
- We will tell you at once about any change of date, place or equipment, and about any incident.
Signatures
Applicant (production)
Name: ____________
Signature: ____________
Date: ____________
Pilot
Name: ____________
Signature: ____________
Date: ____________
Generic template provided for convenience. It is not legal advice and may not suit your project or country: have it reviewed by a qualified lawyer before use.
Rolling Now · rollingnow.com · Updated 17 October 2026