Photography / Drone

Simi Valley is a popular location for not only filming as well as photography, and has been featured in countless movies, tv shows, commercials and advertisements. A permit is require for commercial photography in Simi Valley.

You will require a permit if any of the following apply to you:

• You will be paid for your services by a client
• Your photography will be published (via any medium) 
• You will sell your photographs
• You will be utilizing props or creating a scene

If you are planning on flying a drone in Simi Valley you are required to file a permit with either the City of Simi Valley or Rancho Simi depending on your drone filming location.