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 Shawnessee Ference 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. Cost for residents of Hamilton County: $10 annual/$5 daily; other visitors: $15 annual/$8 daily (Otto Armleder Memorial Park and Fernbank Park are cooperative ventures with the City of Cincinnati; a Motor Vehicle Permit is not required).

Name*

First NameLast Name

Applicant Title*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email Address*

example@example.com

Primary Phone*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Secondary Phone

Please enter a valid phone number.

Other Phone

Please enter a valid phone number.

Park*

Specific Location*

Specific Area*

Specific Date of Use*

Date

Start Time*

End Time*

Description of Project

** Please provide proof of drone registration with appplication.

Questions below are optional.

Do you have a license to fly a drone?

YesNo

Do you have drone insurance

YesNo

Are you a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics?

YesNo

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 the filming at the above identified park location and agree to the conditions stated and attested to the accuracy of the details of my drone approval.

Applicant Signature