# Drone shows in Rio de Janeiro – Drone Stories

> Drone shows in Rio de Janeiro: the show we flew there for Shakira, and what flying in Rio de Janeiro takes: airspace approval, site survey, weather window.

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Where we fly · Brazil

# Drone shows in Rio de Janeiro

Yes, we fly drone shows in Rio de Janeiro. We have flown one show here, up to 1,500 drones, for Shakira. Every show in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro

[### Shakira at Copacabana

Shakira · Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro · 1,500 drones](/drone-shows/shakira-copacabana/)

What to know

## Flying in Rio de Janeiro: what to know

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| Airspace approval | Every show in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro so the show fits your run-of-show, your permit and your crowd plan. |

FAQ

## Drone shows in Rio de Janeiro: questions

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## Planning a show in Rio de Janeiro?

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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