It seems like with the technology available now in smart phones, that is a tough law to enforce. People should be able to take personal photos of
their visit, or is this directed at commercial publications?
Maybe some good can be done if they only go after those who post selfies on the internet!BajaBlanca - 11-19-2017 at 12:00 PM
Seems outlandish to charge for a drone or any other means of taking a photograph.wilderone - 11-19-2017 at 12:20 PM
Not so unusual. When you get a permit to visit the great Cave Murals, you pay an extra $10 dls (I think) to take personal photographs. Says the drone
was "special" photo equipment. I would agree. He also trespassed onto federal property when it was not opened to the general public (and I would have
to assume did not pay an entrance fee).
US national parks charge the following:
The National Park Service uses the following fee schedule:
Commercial Filming/Videos
12 people, camera & tripod only - $0/day
110 people - $150/day
1130 people - $250/day
3149 people - $500/day
Over 50 people - $750/day
Still Photography
110 people - $50/day
1130 people - $150/day
Over 30 people - $250/day
Are there other permit requirements? You will be required to obtain liability insurance naming the United States as additionally insured in an
amount commensurate with the risk posed to park resources by your proposed activity.
