# NYC drone shows: Central Park, permits, cost – Drone Stories

> Drone shows in New York: the show we flew there for DRIFT, and what flying in New York takes: airspace approval, site survey, weather window.

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Where we fly · the United States

# Drone shows in New York City

Yes, we fly drone shows in New York (NYC). We have flown one show here, up to 1,000 drones, for DRIFT. Every show in New York flies under an airspace approval from the aviation authority for that site and slot, with a safety zone the crowd does not enter. Below: the shows, and what flying here takes.

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## Our show in New York

[### Franchise Freedom in New York Central Park

DRIFT · New York - USA · 1,000 drones](/drone-shows/franchise-freedom-in-new-york-central-park/)

What to know

## Flying in New York: what to know

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| Airspace approval | Every show in New York needs an approval from the aviation authority for the exact site, date and time window. We apply for it. Near an airport or in controlled airspace it takes an exemption and more lead time, so start early. |
| Site survey | Our technical crew checks the take-off area, the safety zone between drones and audience, sightlines and the surroundings before we confirm. Parks, waterfronts and large open grounds in New York tend to work best. |
| Weather window | Drones fly in wind up to 25 mph (40 km/h) and cope with a few drops of rain. We plan a weather window and, where the event allows, a back-up slot. The pilot on site makes the final call. |
| Local partners | We coordinate with the venue, the local authority and, where needed, local production partners in New York so the show fits your run-of-show, your permit and your crowd plan. |

FAQ

## Drone shows in New York: questions

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## Planning a show in New York?

Tell us the site, the date and the audience. Within a day you'll hear whether it can fly there, what the airspace needs, roughly what it takes, and what we'd do with it.

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