City Ordinance

Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Registration Application for Public Event

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are prohibited in the City of Carmel at public events unless registered with the Carmel Police Department. Operating a UAS without an approved registration can result in fines up to $500.

Before submitting your application, you will need the following information:

1. FAA Registration Certificate
2. 107 or 333 Exemption Cover Page
3. Certificate of Liability insurance
4. Written authorization by the owner of the private space or public space in which the public event is being held
5. Operator’s Certificate of Waiver or Authorization and Transportation Security Administration Security of Waiver (if applicable)
6. Any additional waivers required

For questions regarding this process, please contact Lt Tim Byrne at 317-571-2540.

To begin the registration process fill out the
Registration Application