Conditions of Entry

A. About these Conditions

1. Super Fine Events Pty Ltd ABN 25 159 701 050 of PO Box 519, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 (“the Organiser”, “we”, “us”) is the organiser of Global Drone Show 2026 (“the Event”), including the expo and Congress at Cbus Super Stadium, Robina QLD.
2. These Conditions of Entry (“Conditions”) apply to every person entering or remaining at any part of the Event site, including ticket holders, exhibitors, sponsors, contractors, media, guests and members of the public attending the Sky Lights Festival (each, an “Attendee”, “you”).
3. By entering the Event site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by these Conditions. These Conditions apply in addition to the rules of the relevant venue, our Ticketing Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy.
4. We may refuse entry, or remove from the Event site, any person who fails or refuses to comply with these Conditions. No refund will be payable in those circumstances.

B. Entry, identification and bag checks

1. Entry is permitted only during published opening hours and only via designated entry points.
2. Ticketed sessions. Entry to the expo, Congress and Drone Zone at Cbus Super Stadium requires a valid ticket presented at the entry point. The Sky Lights Festival is a free public activation and no ticket is required, however these Conditions still apply.
3. We may require you to produce valid photographic identification (such as a driver’s licence, passport or proof-of-age card) at the entry point or at any time while at the Event site. Failure to produce identification when requested may result in entry being refused or removal from the site.
4. Bag checks. All bags, containers and items brought onto the Event site are subject to inspection by our staff, security personnel or the Venue’s security team. By entering the Event site you consent to such inspections. We may refuse entry to any person who refuses to submit to a bag check or whose bag contains a prohibited item.
5. Walk-through screening. We may, at our discretion, use walk-through metal detectors, hand-held metal detector wands or other screening technology. By entering the Event site you consent to such screening.
6. Re-entry to a ticketed session is permitted only where you have been issued a re-entry pass or your ticket has been validated for re-entry.

C. Prohibited items

1. Strictly prohibited at all times. The following items are strictly prohibited from being brought onto, possessed at or used at the Event site. Possession of any prohibited item will result in confiscation, refusal of entry, or removal from the Event site, and may be reported to police:

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   • Drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) or any model aircraft of any size, type or weight, including hobby drones, micro drones and FPV drones, whether or not registered with CASA. (Authorised demonstration aircraft operated by the Organiser, the appointed Chief Remote Pilot or approved demonstrators within the Drone Zone are exempt.)
   • Radio frequency (RF) jammers, GPS jammers, signal jammers, signal boosters, anti-drone devices, directed energy devices, electromagnetic pulse devices, drone detection or counter-UAS equipment of any kind.
   • Lasers, laser pointers, high-intensity torches or strobes capable of disrupting drone flight, pilots or audience members.
   • Firearms, replica firearms, gel-blasters, air rifles, paintball markers, crossbows, bows, slingshots, ammunition and parts thereof.
   • Knives (other than small folding pocket knives with a blade not exceeding 5cm), bladed weapons, multi-tools with knife blades, edged weapons of any kind, knuckle dusters and martial arts weapons.
   • Explosives, fireworks, pyrotechnics, flares, smoke bombs, smoke grenades, smoke flares and incendiary devices.
   • Fuel, accelerants, flammable liquids, compressed gas cylinders and pressurised aerosols (other than personal-use deodorant or sunscreen of a reasonable size).
   • Glass containers, glass bottles, ceramic items and any item that may be used as a projectile.
   • Alcohol brought onto the Event site (alcohol may only be consumed where purchased from a licensed venue point and within licensed areas).
   • Illegal drugs and controlled substances; drug paraphernalia.
   • Animals, with the exception of accredited assistance animals.
   • Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, electric scooters, hoverboards, segways and any other rideable device (other than mobility devices used by people with disability).
   • Selfie sticks, monopods, tripods, professional-grade cameras (DSLR/mirrorless with detachable lenses), professional video cameras and other professional audio-visual recording equipment, except where prior written media accreditation has been issued.
   • Large bags, suitcases, hard cases, eskies, prams converted into trolleys, trolleys and similar items (a reasonable cabin-bag sized day pack is permitted).
   • Banners, flags, signs, placards or megaphones intended for protest, political campaigning or commercial promotion.
   • Whistles, vuvuzelas, air-horns and any other noise-making device that may interfere with announcements, drone operations or audience safety.
   • Items containing offensive, obscene, racist, discriminatory or threatening language or imagery.
   • Counterfeit, unofficial or unauthorised merchandise.
   • Any other item which, in the reasonable opinion of our staff or security, may pose a risk to the safety, security or enjoyment of any person at the Event.

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2. Drone-specific safety rationale. Items in this list are prohibited because the Event involves the coordinated flight of multiple unmanned aircraft, including the 1,000-drone Sky Lights Festival. RF interference, unauthorised aircraft, laser exposure and projectiles all pose serious risks to drones in flight, to pilots and to the public. Strict compliance is non-negotiable.

D. Confiscation and surrender of items

1. Prohibited items must be surrendered at the entry point or removed from the Event site. We do not provide cloakroom facilities for prohibited items.
2. Confiscated items will not be returned. Items of an illegal nature will be handed to police.
3. We accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to items surrendered, confiscated or carried by you at the Event site.

E. Conduct at the Event

1. All Attendees must conduct themselves in a safe, lawful and respectful manner at all times and follow the reasonable directions of our staff, security personnel, the Chief Remote Pilot, the Venue’s personnel and emergency services.
2. The following conduct is not permitted and may result in immediate removal from the Event without refund:
   • entering any restricted area (including the drone landing zone, exhibitor build areas, back-of-house, emergency egress routes or any area marked as off-limits);
   • crossing safety barriers, perimeters, exclusion zones or fall lines associated with any drone display;
   • interfering with, distracting or directing light, lasers or RF transmissions at any drone in flight, drone pilot, performer, exhibitor or staff member;
   • intoxication, abusive, aggressive, threatening, violent or anti-social behaviour;
   • harassment, discrimination, vilification or sexual misconduct of any kind;
   • damage to property, equipment, drones or the Venue;
   • smoking or vaping outside designated smoking areas;
   • ambush marketing, unauthorised commercial promotion, soliciting or distributing flyers, samples or merchandise without our prior written consent; and
   • any other conduct that, in our reasonable opinion, jeopardises the safety, security or enjoyment of any person at the Event.

F. Photography, filming and recording

1. Personal photography. Personal, non-commercial photography and filming using mobile phones and small handheld cameras is permitted in general public areas, except where signage indicates otherwise. You must not use a flash during drone displays.
2. No commercial recording. Commercial, professional or broadcast photography, filming, livestreaming, broadcasting or audio recording is prohibited unless you hold a current Media Accreditation issued by the Organiser. Media accreditation requests must be made in advance via info@globaldroneshow.com.
3. As set out in section 3, drones of any kind are prohibited (other than authorised display drones). Aerial photography or filming by drone is strictly prohibited.
4. Recording of you. By entering the Event site, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed, filmed and/or recorded by us, our authorised representatives, broadcast partners and CCTV systems. You consent to the use of those images and recordings for marketing, promotional, archival, security, operational and reporting purposes, in any media, worldwide, on a royalty-free basis and in perpetuity. If you do not wish to be filmed for promotional purposes, please speak to our staff at the entry point and avoid clearly designated filming areas.
5. If you bring a child to the Event, you do so on the basis that the consent in clause 6.4 extends to that child. Parents and guardians who do not consent to a child being filmed for promotional purposes should speak with our staff at the entry point.
6. Privacy of others. You must not photograph or film other Attendees in a manner that would, or that a reasonable person would consider would, intrude on their privacy. You must not photograph or film in toilets, change rooms, first aid areas or any other area where privacy is reasonably expected.

G. Safety and emergency procedures

1. In the event of an emergency, you must follow the directions of our staff, security, the Venue’s personnel and emergency services and proceed calmly to the nearest marked emergency exit or muster point.
2. Tampering with safety equipment, emergency exits, alarms, fire-fighting equipment or first aid facilities is strictly prohibited and may constitute an offence.
3. First aid is available at the Event site. Any incident, injury or hazard should be reported to our staff or security as soon as possible.
4. Outdoor displays and weather. Drone displays are weather-dependent. We may delay, modify or cancel any display at any time on safety grounds and you must follow all directions given. We accept no liability for any loss or inconvenience associated with weather-related changes.

H. Children and supervision

1. All children under the age of 15 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times while at the Event.
2. The accompanying adult is responsible for the conduct, safety and wellbeing of the child, including ensuring the child complies with these Conditions.

I. Alcohol, smoking and food

1. Alcohol service at the Event is provided under the licence of the Venue and/or licensed concessionaires. The sale and consumption of alcohol is subject to Queensland’s liquor laws, including responsible service of alcohol obligations. Patrons who appear intoxicated will be refused service and may be removed from the Venue.
2. Smoking and vaping are permitted only in designated areas and are otherwise prohibited throughout the Event site.
3. Outside food and beverages may not be permitted at certain ticketed sessions. Please check signage at the entry point.

J. Risk warning and assumption of risk

1. Attendance at the Event involves inherent risks, including risks associated with crowds, outdoor environments, weather conditions, low-light conditions during drone displays, loud audio and visual effects, and the operation of unmanned aircraft. You acknowledge and accept those risks by attending.
2. If you have a medical condition, sensory sensitivity (including epilepsy or photosensitivity), are pregnant or have mobility needs that may affect your enjoyment or safety at the Event, please consider whether the Event is suitable for you and seek advice from a medical professional if necessary.
3. To the extent permitted by law, the Organiser excludes liability for loss or damage that is not reasonably foreseeable or is not caused by our failure to exercise due care and skill.
4. Nothing in these Conditions excludes liability for personal injury or death caused by our negligence where such liability cannot be excluded by law.

K. Personal property

1. All personal property brought onto the Event site is at your sole risk. We do not accept responsibility for the loss, theft or damage of personal property. You are responsible for the security of your belongings at all times.
2. Lost property handed in to us will be held for a reasonable period and may be disposed of thereafter.

L. Refusal of entry and removal

1. We reserve the right, acting reasonably, having regard to safety, security and operational requirements, to refuse entry to or remove any person from the Event site at any time, including where the person:
   • breaches any of these Conditions or our other terms;
   • is or appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs;
   • possesses a prohibited item;
   • behaves in a manner that is unsafe, unlawful, threatening or otherwise inappropriate; or
   • is the subject of a current trespass or banning notice.
2. Where a person is refused entry or removed under this section, no refund will be payable and the Organiser may issue a banning notice in respect of future events.

M. Privacy

1. Personal information collected from you in connection with the Event (including via CCTV, bag checks, identification checks, accreditation and lead capture) is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at www.globaldroneshow.com.

N. General

1. Governing law. These Conditions are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland and the courts competent to hear appeals from those courts.
2. Variations. We may amend these Conditions from time to time. The current version is available at www.globaldroneshow.com and applies to your attendance at the Event.
3. Severance. If any provision of these Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision is severed and the remaining provisions continue in force.
4. Consumer guarantees. Nothing in these Conditions excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantee, right or remedy that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
5. Contact. Queries regarding these Conditions can be directed to info@globaldroneshow.com.