All articles tagged with #drone show
LA's Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened with an A-list gala featuring Oprah Winfrey, Harrison Ford, Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Hamill as George Lucas and Mellody Hobson defend a mission to elevate illustration and pop culture as art; a drone light show and a Black Eyed Peas performance capped the night as critics debate the museum’s narrative-art concept and its place in LA’s cultural landscape.
Drones numbering 2,977 lit up the night sky in a photo-gallery tribute that recreates the Twin Towers, honoring the victims of the 9/11 attacks as family members, survivors, and first responders looked on at the aerial artwork.
A public drone art installation titled '2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor' lit up New York Harbor with 2,977 lights—one for each 9/11 victim—and rose to form the Twin Towers at full scale, created in collaboration with the 9/11 community as a free, reflective tribute ahead of the 25th anniversary.
During MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia, a drone show flashed all 30 team logos and highlighted stars like Shohei Ohtani, as fans gear up for the 2026 All-Star Game following Sunday’s Futures Game and ahead of Monday’s Home Run Derby.
At the Paramount lot, the Jackass crew capped their chaotic run with the final film premiere, a black-tie optional affair featuring a raunchy afterparty (penis-shaped pasta and a butt-shaped ice luge), an 11-minute drone spectacle, and remarks from Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze and Jeff Tremaine as the cast and a star-studded guest list bid farewell to the franchise.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is buzzing with pre-race activity ahead of the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026, featuring a national-anthem flyover, a Mass at trackside, Purdue marching band escorting the Borg-Warner Trophy, fireworks, a drone show, and teams and drivers preparing in Gasoline Alley and pit lanes as gates open for the event.
San Francisco will host an eight-minute, 500-drone light show over the Embarcadero to accompany the Chinese New Year Parade, featuring Year of the Horse imagery and other cultural visuals; produced by Pixis Drones with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of SF, after last year's technical hiccup, with plans for dragons, drums, and a preview of next year's animal.
Over 80,000 people attended the Vatican's Grace for the World concert featuring artists like Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli, culminating in a drone show with images of religious and cultural symbols, as part of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity 2025, emphasizing unity and compassion across diverse communities.
The Buffalo Bills have postponed the halftime drone show at Highmark Stadium due to inclement weather and safety concerns, prioritizing the safety of fans and partners. The team plans to reschedule the event for a future date.
Simon Cowell broke "America's Got Talent" rules by using a second Golden Buzzer for a drone show by Sky Elements, leading to protests from fellow judges Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Howie Mandel. The situation was resolved by allowing all judges to have two Golden Buzzers each, ensuring everyone was satisfied.
Thousands of people gathered at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to witness a rare annular solar eclipse during day 8 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The event included a drone show, Mass Ascension of balloons, and a special candle burn by balloon pilots to commemorate the eclipse.
The July 4 drone show in Boulder, Colorado, was delayed due to severe weather, including lightning. The show is now scheduled to begin at 9:40 p.m. The University of Colorado Boulder police advised people to seek shelter in the concourse or Bach Fieldhouse. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. The drones can fly in light rain but not in heavy rain, lightning, or sustained winds over 20 mph. If the weather does not improve by 10 p.m., the show will be canceled. Other nearby cities, such as Louisville and Estes Park, also experienced weather-related disruptions to their fireworks displays.
The Fourth of July drone show in North Richland Hills, Texas, set a new Guinness World Record for the largest aerial sentence formed by multi-roto/drones. The show featured 1,002 drones with LED lights, creating intricate formations depicting American history and patriotic images. Sky Elements Drones also broke a company record by producing 40 shows over the holiday weekend using over 10,000 drones.
The city of Rancho Cordova is hosting a Fourth of July celebration with a carnival, hot air balloon rides, and a fireworks show synchronized to music. The event is expected to attract 20,000 visitors over two days, with tickets priced at $10 for adults. The fireworks show, touted as the largest in Northern California, will feature drone reveals for the first time. The festivities take place at Hagan Park from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., with the fireworks show starting at 9:30 p.m. each night.
Coachella 2023 featured a drone show by SKYMAGIC, making its US debut, before BLACKPINK's headline performance. The eight-minute show included 500 drones forming images that celebrated the legacy of Coachella, including beloved art installations from previous festivals. The final image honored BLACKPINK as they lowered behind the stage to set the scene for the next Coachella pageantry to hold the festival’s gaze.