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Drones = Potential Threat To Music Festivals
What if a filming drone injures a fan?
The use of small drones, such as the DJI Inspire 1, has become increasingly popular in various settings, including music festivals like Coachella. However, drones have also caused some problems, such as crashing on the White House lawn and flying too close to airports or marine animals. Despite these issues, sales of drones are expected to increase dramatically in the coming years.
As drones become more prevalent at live music events, insurance professionals are urging artists, promoters, and venues to obtain additional coverage. Although general liability insurance and workers’ compensation are standard for touring artists, they do not necessarily cover drones, which are considered aircraft. Hiring a commercial drone operator for an event may provide the necessary insurance, but industry experts recommend obtaining additional coverage.
Insurance brokers claim that acquiring drone insurance is not expensive, with some suggesting a per-head rate or umbrella insurance covers all attendees. As a result, some promoters and venues have opted to ban drones altogether to avoid potential lawsuits if something were to go wrong.
Overall, drones represent a new technology that is merging with mainstream culture and raising important insurance considerations for live music events.
But regardless of how you feel about drones and the danger they might pose to festival goers, I think we all agree that visiting Coachella every year is worth the risk – so be sure to get your Coachella tickets today before they’re completely sold out!