Have you ever considered booking a drone light show for your event, only to be deterred by all the restrictions and concerns listed online? Well, you are not alone. As a drone show company, we often encounter hesitations from our potential clients who assume they can’t include drone light shows in their event checklist for various reasons. Today, let’s debunk some of these confusing myths!

Here are some common reasons people have inquired about, which made them believe that they can't consider a drone show:

1. “The event location is near an airport.”

2. “The venue doesn't permit drones.”

3. “I live near a prison.”

4. “I can’t afford it.”

5. “I am concerned about weather conditions.”

6. “I am unsure about the all-legal requirements.” Feels complicated and time-consuming! 

1. “The Event Location is Near an Airport.”

Well, this is a fairly reasonable concern, as flying drones is usually prohibited near airports without authorization. However, it's still possible to obtain permission to fly them near airports, with proper communication, procedures, and safety measures.

In our experience as a drone light show company, we have obtained permission and flown drones near active runways by working closely with other airspace users in the past. Drone Show Africa can perform drone shows in places that many might think were impossible!

2. "The Venue has a No Drone Policy" 

Many venues especially stadiums tend to impose blanket bans on drones because of several safety and disturbance concerns.  However, through our safety protocols, open communication, and clarification, we often end up finding common ground with the venues. By addressing all their valid concerns and showcasing our processes and competence, we have been able to successfully fly drone shows at venues that were initially worried about drone usage.

3. “I Live Near a Prison.”

Drones near prisons raise understandably high-security concerns. But once again, with proper authorization, permission, communication, and respect for all the legal airspace regulations, the drone shows operations near sensitive areas such as prisons can be conducted legally and safely.

4. "I can’t Afford it."

While drone light shows might involve a heavy investment, there are several ways to make them more accessible.

Drone light shows are still a novelty, so, it is understandable when people call us with a request for a bigger drone fleet which is often very expensive – and this often discourages them from inquiring about smaller fleet sizes. However, our team specializes in doing shows with a varied fleet size – be it a 100 or 1000 drone light show, we promise to give your audience an immersive experience. 

Our team's creative show designs allow you to create a similar impact with fewer numbers and get the message across, by greatly reducing the cost. Clients can also explore sponsorship opportunities or connect us with their sponsors to significantly reduce prices. Collaborating and including a sponsor logo with the show can also make it financially viable. At Drone Show Africa, we are committed to working with clients to offer solutions that align with their vision as well as budget. 

5. "I'm Concerned about Weather Conditions."

Weather indeed affects drone operations, but it’s not necessarily a major barrier to hosting a drone light show in Africa. While adverse weather conditions like heavy rain and strong winds can pose challenges, with a proper plan and contingency measures, the shows can be successfully executed in varied weather conditions. 

6. "I'm Unsure about the Legal Requirements."

Navigating the legal and technical landscape surrounding drone show operations may seem daunting, leading some people to believe that organizing drone light shows is very complicated and risky. However, reputable drone light show providers are quite well-versed with aviation regulations and, at Drone Show Africa, we have a dedicated team that takes care of all these necessary permissions, aviation regulations, communications, etc, required for a hassle-free and compliant drone show event.

In conclusion, if these misconceptions were deterring you from submitting your inquiry, after reading this blog you would be more inclined to connect with our team to inquire about drone shows in Africa.

With our expertise and dedication, we can overcome all challenges and deliver a spectacular show that exceeds your expectations.