A total of 22,580 drones illuminated the night sky over Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province, during the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, creating a breathtaking fusion of tradition and cutting-edge technology. Continue reading
Category Archives: Drone Light Shows
Refunds Demanded After ‘Awful’ Christmas Drone Show
People who travelled to a Christmas drone show in West Sussex in England are demanding refunds after describing the event as “awful” and “shockingly poor”. Continue reading
16,000 Drone Show in Liuyang, Hunan,China
The 17th Liuyang Fireworks Cultural Festival takes place at the Liuyang Sky Theater according to the Liuyang Fireworks Association. Organized by the association, this year’s festival will continue to uphold the concept of “fireworks practitioners hosting the fireworks festival.” Through corporate crowdfunding and market-oriented operations, the event seeks to create a spectacular fireworks celebration that blends tradition with the future and integrates technology with art. Continue reading
China’s National Day Drone Show in Quanzhou Ends in Disaster
A spectacular drone and fireworks show in Quanzhou, China, celebrating the launch of the Cai Guoqiang Contemporary Art Center, turned chaotic after a technical glitch caused dozens of drones to crash mid-performance. Continue reading
Strong Winds Blamed for 427 Drones Falling into River During Women’s World Cup Light Show
Strong winds blamed for 427 drones falling into Yarra River during Women’s World Cup light show. Investigation finds wind conditions at 14 July 2023 event exceeded the drones’ capacity shortly after launch, triggering collisions and errors. Continue reading
1,500 Drone Light Show at Chongqing Low-Altitude Economy Expo
A mesmerizing display of 1,500 drones lit up the night sky above Shuanggui Lake National Wetland Park in Chongqing as part of the first Western China Low-Altitude Economy Expo. Continue reading
Sky Elements Drone Show Aims for World Records on July 4 Celebrations
Thursday night, the sky above Irving was lit up with more than just fireworks. About 525 drones took flight as part of Sky Elements‘ highly anticipated show at the city’s Sparks and Stripes Fourth of July celebration. The North Texas-based company was aiming to set a world record for the largest aerial image of a cowboy hat. Continue reading
ASTM International’s Drone Technology Task Group Sets Drone Show Safety Standards
A new task group has been formed by ASTM International to create safety standards for drone show operations, focusing on technical requirements, procedures, and risk management. Continue reading