Flying drones at Las Vegas shows
The Las Vegas venues covered here let drones fly only under tight conditions, and the notice periods run from a show deadline to six months. These rules come from each venue's 2026 guide or the CES 2027 Venetian Expo manual, named in each rule. FAA rules apply on top of all of them.
Last checked Nov 6, 2026
What to know
- LVCC: fly only inside a closed cage
At the LVCC a drone needs show management approval and a drone form, must weigh under 55 pounds, can fly only within your booth and never over people, and must be fully enclosed, ceiling included, by sturdy flame-retardant netting or plastic. Tethering doesn't count as a safety measure, and drones must stay 18 inches from any structure, sprinklers included.
ConfirmedLVCVA: Las Vegas Convention Center Facility Guide (revised June 2026)Checked Nov 6, 2026
- LVCC: aviation insurance unless enclosed
Any drone use at the LVCC, even for marketing content, needs aviation liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Enclosed exhibits on the show floor are exempt from that insurance requirement.
ConfirmedLVCVA: Las Vegas Convention Center Facility Guide (revised June 2026)Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Venetian Expo: no outdoor flying at all
For CES 2027 at the Venetian Expo, drones need a permission form, the maker's guidelines and insurance approved in advance, must weigh under 55 pounds and fly only in netted exhibit space. They can't fly outdoors at the Venetian, the Palazzo or the Expo, because the properties are within five miles of the airport.
ConfirmedCES 2027 Venetian Expo exhibitor manual: rules and regulations (Freeman)Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Mandalay Bay: 60 days' notice
Mandalay Bay allows drones only in very limited cases, with written approval from its Risk Management Director and convention leadership requested at least 60 days ahead. The rule covers any unmanned vehicle, not just drones.
ConfirmedMandalay Bay meetings and convention planning guide (V4.26)Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Resorts World: six months and a test flight
Resorts World wants a written drone permit request at least six months ahead with the pilot's credentials, dates and times and a written flight plan, plus a test flight with its safety team. It requires at least $5,000,000 in drone insurance naming the property, and bans flying in lobbies, restaurants and common areas.
ConfirmedResorts World Las Vegas: conference and event planning guide (V5)Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Westgate: a netted demo area on the plan
At Westgate, drones, remote-control cars, robots and similar products can be demonstrated only in a netted demonstration area that appears on the fire marshal floor plan.
ConfirmedWestgate Las Vegas: Catering & Conventions Policies & Procedures (rev. February 2025)Checked Nov 6, 2026