• Private Drone Application Form

  • Private drone users are required to complete a drone application. Please provide application at least two weeks prior to requested fly date.

    Media outlets wanting to fly a drone are to contact Kaitlyn Reno at 513-521-7275 or drones@greatparks.org

    Drone Usage Regulations

    • The drone policy is nontransferable and an approval letter must be in possession while on park property.
    • Drone owner must follow all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Great Parks of Hamilton County bylaws.
    • The holder of the approval letter is liable for any damage to park property.
      No vehicles are permitted on grass, sidewalks or other park areas not designated as vehicle parking areas.
    • No flying is permitted in nature/wildlife management areas, over people, over animals at Parky’s Farm and Winton Woods Riding Center or areas not open to the public.
    • Great Parks reserves the right to revoke drone approval at its sole discretion.
      Any misuse of park property or failure to comply with Great Parks of Hamilton County bylaws will result in revocation of drone flying approval and possible expulsion from the property.
    • Park visitors are not to be prevented from using park facilities and amenities as a result of drone flying. Drone photos or video must not include any park visitors without their prior permission.
    • A valid Motor Vehicle Permit is required to enter the parks.
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  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, I agree to defend, pay in behalf of, and hold harmless, Great Parks of Hamilton County and its Board of Park Commissioners, against any and all claims, demands, suits, losses, including all costs connected therewith, for any damage which may be asserted, claimed or recovered against or from Great Parks of Hamilton County and its Board of Commissioners and employees, by reason of personal injury and death; and property damage, including loss of use thereof, which arises out of the alleged negligence of Great Parks of Hamilton County and, or in any way connected or associated with this agreement.

    My signature below indicates that I am 18 years of age or older and have read the above information concerning operating a drone in Great Parks of Hamilton County and agree to the conditions stated and attested to the accuracy of the details of my drone application.

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