Sail GP Grand Prix

[SkyPath Studios]

Hello,

I’m wondering if it is legal to drone the sail gp Grand Prix in Chicago. I’ve seen Johnny fpv get some footage. I understand it can’t be done from navy pier or over people, but is this allowed on regular public property or by boat?

 

[Cafguy]

Short answer NO

• Attendees shall not make, create, store, record or transmit any kind of sound recording, visual footage, image and/or description of the racing (as well as any result and/or statistics of the race) (the “Recording”) other than for personal, private use or use on social media channels for personal and non-commercial, non-journalistc and/or non-news reporting purposes and in each case not more than 30 seconds continuous footage of any one race. Save as listed above, it is strictly forbidden to disseminate over the internet, radio, television or any other current and/or future media, any sound, image, description, or result and/or statistics of the racing in whole or in part, or assist any other person(s) conducting such activities including without limitation for commercial, news reporting or journalistic use. Each Attendee must not: (a) sell, assign, transfer or license the copyright in photographs and/or video taken at the Venues; or (b) publish, disseminate or reproduce such photographs for any commercial, news reporting or journalistic purpose.
• On SailGP’s request, Attendees shall assign to SailGP the copyright and all other intellectual property rights in any Recording and all Attendees consent to use of the Recording by SailGP (and any third parties authorised by SailGP) on or in connection with any publication, exhibition or broadcast, promotional literature, campaign or material in any media worldwide. Attendees waive any personality, privacy and moral rights or similar in any Recording.

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

Short answer NO

• Attendees shall not make, create, store, record or transmit any kind of sound recording, visual footage, image and/or description of the racing (as well as any result and/or statistics of the race) (the “Recording”) other than for personal, private use or use on social media channels for personal and non-commercial, non-journalistc and/or non-news reporting purposes and in each case not more than 30 seconds continuous footage of any one race.................

I'd love to see that tested in court, surely the water is public domain and therefore a race organisation can not limit filming of it.
Surely it's the equivalent of saying that you can not film the Manx TT or any other road race or rally, be that a vehicle race or marathon/cross-country etc. ?

 

[SkyPath Studios]

I'd love to see that tested in court, surely the water is public domain and therefore a race organisation can not limit filming of it.
Surely it's the equivalent of saying that you can not film the Manx TT or any other road race or rally, be that a vehicle race or marathon/cross-country etc. ?

That’s what I’m thinking lol

 

[Cafguy]

I'd love to see that tested in court, surely the water is public domain and therefore a race organisation can not limit filming of it.

I think this would only apply IF you purchased a ticket to be in attendance.
I don't see how they could do such a thing otherwise.

 

[SkyPath Studios]

I think this would only apply IF you purchased a ticket to be in attendance.
I don't see how they could do such a thing otherwise.

That would make sense

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

I think this would only apply IF you purchased a ticket to be in attendance

and used their 'viewing areas'/stands/seating ?

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

That’s what I’m thinking lol

Of course you'd need to check for a NFZ.

 

[Cafguy]

I just checked...To fly your drone in these areas of Chicago may present a problem do to public safety...You will probably meet an officer. lol.
NOW if you want to Do a commercial Drone shoot.....Get ready for the parade of required paperwork!!! Click on the Film application permit link for a SURPRISE!

Chicago Film Office — Drone Photography

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) offers in-kind support to individuals and organizations to host free film programs in the Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center throughout the year.

www.chicago.gov

 

[SkyPath Studios]

and used their 'viewing areas'/stands/seating ?

No I’d be further down on public property

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

No I’d be further down on public property

Sensible fellow.

 

[Cafguy]

I bet you wouldnt have a problem unless you somehow interfeared ( I don't think you would) legally you would be fine I bet Your only problem would be some overzealous security person or of course the many karens you may meet.
Just remember to NOT buy a ticket and NOT sit in the stands lol.

 

[SkyPath Studios]

I just checked...To fly your drone in these areas of Chicago may present a problem do to public safety...You will probably meet an officer. lol.
NOW if you want to Do a commercial Drone shoot.....Get ready for the parade of required paperwork!!! Click on the Film application permit link for a SURPRISE!

Chicago Film Office — Drone Photography

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) offers in-kind support to individuals and organizations to host free film programs in the Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center throughout the year.

www.chicago.gov

Yep I’ll take a pass on that paperwork! LOL. I’d be doing it just for some neat footage on social media.

 

[Cafguy]

Yep I’ll take a pass on that paperwork! LOL. I’d be doing it just for some neat footage on social media.

At first I thought I had found the Website for the North Korean town of Chicago..If you read thru the MANY ridiculous rules you will notice that If : You are anyone in your crew is caught cursing or using "improper" language They will pull your permit and send you on your way.
...This is Chicago USA?.....Right?

 

[RangerEd]

I'd love to see that tested in court, surely the water is public domain and therefore a race organisation can not limit filming of it.
Surely it's the equivalent of saying that you can not film the Manx TT or any other road race or rally, be that a vehicle race or marathon/cross-country etc. ?

I think it just means you can't make any money out of the videos and/or pictures you take.

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

I think it just means you can't make any money out of the videos and/or pictures you take.

Providing you were flying from public 'property' e.g. open water and the drone was in unrestricted airspace I don't see how they could lawfully prevent it.
Certainly they may well be able to curtail your activities whilst on their 'property' i.e. prevent filming done with the intent of making money, but away from that and .......

 

[Meta4]

Short answer NO ...

Nothing in your reply mentions drone flying or answers the OP's question.

That aside, anyone who thinks it might be fun to put their drone in among a fleet of Sail GP boats needs to think again.
The boats would be a danger to your drone and you would be a danger to the crews.
Don't even consider it.

 

[Cafguy]

Nothing in your reply mentions drone flying or answers the OP's question.

That aside, anyone who thinks it might be fun to put their drone in among a fleet of Sail GP boats needs to think again.
The boats would be a danger to your drone and you would be a danger to the crews.
Don't even consider it.

Not needed if you are a ticket holder and you use their seating and other areas- Your pictures belong to them period.
Just like when you take a picture of your kid at Disney. They own all copyrights to any photos or videos taken on their property.