It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a drone light show!

Interest is growing in using drones for aerial light shows, and as an alternative to fireworks displays. They can be programmed to make customized aerial displays, such as this alien design which was

Interest is growing in using drones for aerial light shows, and as an alternative to fireworks displays. They can be programmed to make customized aerial displays, such as this alien design which was created by Go Drone Shows for the Spooky Moon Music Festival in El Paso in October 2022.

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For the first time in its history, the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo in Redmond will feature drone light shows. The Bend-Bulletin first reported on the drone light shows, which will take place after each evening’s musical performance and feature more than 200 drones launching into the night sky. The drones are programmed to fly like a hive of bees buzzing with LED lights, swooping into formation hundreds of feet in the air to sculpt recognizable shapes and objects, from corporate logos to an American flag and a dirt bike stunt performer. Drone light shows are growing in popularity at outdoor events and can offer a quieter, more environmentally friendly alternative to fireworks displays. We talk to Jonathan Segali, the CEO of Go Drone Shows, for a preview of the drone performances his company has created for the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo and the future of using drones for aerial entertainment.

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a drone light show!