Menu
03 / Equipment approvals

Creativity, with clear boundaries

HAVE AN IDEA?
GET IT REVIEWED.

Custom equipment can be part of your team’s approach. If it burns, flies, transmits, monitors, or changes the scenario’s electronic environment, submit it for review in advance. Approval applies only to the specified device, event, and conditions.

A–01

Submit at least 14 days ahead

Custom pyrotechnics

Prepare

Download worksheet · PDF
  • Completed pyro worksheet
  • Materials and ignition method
  • Safety radius and handling plan
  • Operator and disposal details

Every device requires final on-site inspection. Approval may be revoked for site conditions or elevated fire danger.

Submit a pyrotechnics request

Opens a Google Form in a new tab

A–02

Advance approval required

Drones & airborne objects

Prepare

  • Aircraft and controller details
  • Operator qualifications and lawful-use plan
  • Flight area and sterile-zone plan
  • Exact payload description, if any

Weapon-mounted drones and airborne pyrotechnics are permanently prohibited. Harmless payloads may enter only controlled or sterile zones defined by the event profile.

Submit a drone request

Opens a Google Form in a new tab

A–03

Preapproval required

Radio & electronic operations

Prepare

  • Devices, frequencies, and power levels
  • Scenario scope and duration
  • Named participants and consent plan
  • Isolation and data-protection controls

No jamming. Electronic scenarios must be tightly scoped, consent-based, isolated, and must never involve personal accounts or personal data.

Submit a radio or electronics request

Opens a Google Form in a new tab