Indianapolis, IN Live Event and Concert Drones

Live event drones in Indianapolis

This page is for event producers, promoters and venues planning a live event in Indianapolis. We fly concerts, festivals, parades, arena shows, races and brand activations, with drone feeds sent live to screens, the stream or a broadcast truck, plus fast edits for social. For homes, tourism and general aerials see our Indianapolis, IN drone videographer page.

Race week and the Speedway

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway prohibits flying drones on all of its property, and IndyCar and NASCAR races are on the FAA stadium list, so the 3 nautical mile restriction applies from an hour before to an hour after each race. Our crew flew drones down the Las Vegas Strip and around the F1 cars at the 2022 Las Vegas Grand Prix launch party, and we plan race week launches and parties away from the track and outside those windows.

Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Pacers and Fever, and the Indiana Convention Center host concerts and shows where we fly with the venue's approval. Indoor flights at an arena need the venue's approval and a flight plan agreed with production, security and the lighting crew, and we fly small, lightweight drones close to the action. Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Colts, is on the FAA stadium list, so the 3 nautical mile flight restriction applies from an hour before to an hour after covered events. See Live drone feeds for video boards and Concert and festival FPV drones across the US.

Film Indy and Monument Circle

Film Indy, the city's film office, lists use of drones among requests that need a film permit, and every production needs a film application on file and proof of liability insurance before the permit is released. Its FAQ says drones may not fly above Monument Circle and that drone work in Marion County needs an FAA-certified pilot. We check every Indianapolis location on the FAA sectional, B4UFLY and NOTAMs before quoting, and file LAANC or FAA authorization for any address that needs it.

State and local rules

We confirm local permits, venue rules and airspace authorizations before every job.

Credits

the Las Vegas Grand Prix launch party, EDC Las Vegas live on Hulu and Braves at Truist Park.

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FAQs

Do you need a permit to fly a drone at an Indianapolis event?

For filming, yes. Film Indy lists use of drones among requests that need a film permit, with a film application and proof of liability insurance on file.

Can you fly a drone over Monument Circle?

No. Film Indy says drones may not fly above Monument Circle, so we cover events there from approved spots nearby.

Can you fly a drone at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

No. The speedway prohibits drones on all of its property, and FAA race-day restrictions cover 3 nautical miles around it.

Can you send a live drone feed to screens or a stream?

Yes. We send live drone video to LED screens, the livestream or a broadcast truck, and agree the format and cue points with your production team before show day.

What insurance do you carry?

Our standard policy is $10M liability, with optional coverage up to $25M when a venue, league or network requires it. Certificates naming your venue or production are issued before the shoot.

Request a Quote

Tell us the date, location and what you need filmed. Request a Quote or call 706-284-8364.