Photography and filming in the Mansfield district

Photography and filming on our land

For professional photography and filming on our land, the operator must request permission beforehand, show us proof that they hold adequate Public Liability Insurance and provide a risk assessment where necessary.

Please contact the public relations team at publicrelations@mansfield.gov.uk with the following information:

• Location of filming
• Duration
• Size of film crew
• Nature of filming/subject matter
• Purpose of your production
• Location map
• Copy of your public liability insurance

Fees apply for commercial filming, for TV and broadcasting purposes. However, news outlets, students, not-for-profit and educational institutions will not be charged. Our fee covers all administrative support costs to ensure that your filming goes ahead smoothly. We shall ensure that relevant permissions are sought before your shoot and meet you on set if required.

If you are unsure if the charge is applicable to your filming project, please contact the team on the email above. 

An outline of our fees are as follows:

Flying drones

Mansfield District Council must be contacted if you wish to use its land or buildings from which to launch or land a drone. Depending on the height at which a drone is being operated, you may also need the council’s consent to fly over its land.

The operator is responsible for the proper use of the airspace itself, and it is the responsibility of the operator to ensure compliance with the CAA regulations, the law, and terms of insurance.

In seeking the council’s permission to fly a drone, the council’s requirements are that as a minimum, the operator must provide an appropriate drone flying licence and accreditation. The drone operator is responsible for ensuring that any use of the drone is done in a safe and lawful manner.

For detailed information and up-to-date guidance, visit the Civil Aviation Authority (opens in new window).

Please fill out the online form if you are interested in flying a drone.

Click here to fill out the drone flight permission request form.

Privacy

If your drone or model aircraft is fitted with a camera or listening device, you must respect other people’s privacy whenever you use them.

If you use these devices where people can expect privacy, such as inside their home or garden, you’re likely to be breaking data protection laws. The council will also take measures to ensure that those using its public spaces may do so without having their privacy unreasonably infringed.

For more guidance on protecting people's privacy whilst flying a drone visit the Civil Aviation Authority website (opens in new window).

Events

If you wish to operate a drone during a council event in Mansfield, you are advised to seek permission of the event organiser beforehand. 

Civil Aviation Authority Registration

If your drone has a camera (unless it is a toy) or weighs 250g or more then you need to register with the CAA. You need to renew this registration every year. This is a registration of you as the operator rather than the drone itself.

Anyone flying a drone weighing 250g or more needs to pass a test and get a flyer ID from the CAA.

For the most up-to-date advice, please refer to Civil Aviation Authority website (opens in new window).

The basic rules for flying a drone

• The drone must not weigh more than 20kg
• You cannot fly above 400ft or 500mts from you horizontally
• Ensure your drone is always in sight
• Always keep away from other aircraft, hot air balloons, helicopters, airports and airfields
• Drones cannot be used at night or out of daylight hours without special permission for night time flying from the CAA

If your drone is fitted with a camera

• You must not fly within 50m of people, vehicles, buildings or vessels
• You must not fly within 150m of congested areas or large groups of people such as concerts or sporting events

In addition to knowing the current law and rules relating to the use of drones, please note the following:

• Use your common sense and fly your drone safely whilst respecting the privacy of others.
• Do not use the drone in poor weather especially in high winds if there is a risk that you could lose control of your drone.
• Are aware of the laws relating to data protection and CCTV use.
• Always have permission from the landowner if you intend to fly from land that you do not own.
• Have the necessary insurance in place in case of accident, personal injury or
  damage to property.
• Must ensure that all licences and permissions that are required are in place before
  you fly a drone.
• Are fully aware of areas that may be subject to flight restrictions; that are designated
  as controlled airspace or are military aerodrome traffic zones.
• Are advised to seek independent advice if you have any doubts as to what is legally
  required of you.