Was There a Drone Show at the Super Bowl?

Super Bowl LX in February 2026 brought drones to the Bay Area, just not where you might expect.

A drone show near the big game

During Super Bowl LX week, a drone show lit up San Jose's SoFA District as part of the citywide celebration. Over the stadium itself, though, the FAA banned all drone flights, with unauthorized operators facing fines of up to $75,000. The spectacle happened in the city, while the airspace above Levi's Stadium stayed clear.

Why big events have strict airspace rules

Major events sit inside tightly controlled airspace, which is exactly why a professional drone show is planned around permits and authorizations well in advance. The shows you see at big events are run by teams that handle the FAA paperwork and coordination behind the scenes.

Plan a drone show the right way

Drone light shows are legal and safe when flown by a licensed team with the right approvals. See whether drone light shows are legal and how they work for sporting events, or request a quote.

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