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A drone show is characterised by the precise choreography of a large number of drones equipped with LED light sources that create impressive patterns and formations in the sky. It combines state-of-the-art technology with artistic creativity to create mesmerising visual effects. These shows offer a unique entertainment experience that leaves spectators in awe. In combination with other creative elements, such as music or performance artists, this innovative show format is ideal for telling spectacular and fascinating stories.
The shows usually take place at night and the sky serves as a canvas for these impressive performances.
Depending on the number of drones in the show, formations can be up to 1 km wide. Our drones can create almost any imaginable display in the sky, from simple silhouettes to gigantic, moving 3D objects or even live portraits. Each drone follows an individual flight path to avoid collisions and is controlled by a ground computer. Alternatively, drones can also be equipped with smoke grenades, pyrotechnics, laser systems, intelligent spotlights or other payloads.

In line with the motto ‘Safety first’, we use drones that have been specially developed for drone light shows in the EU. They have numerous safety features, redundant sensors and advanced technologies that ensure safe operation. Communication between the drone swarm and the control station on the ground takes place via redundant channels. Preflight checks and a geofencing boundary ensure that the drones function perfectly and remain in their area of operation. An EMERGENCY STOP system is available in the event of an absolute emergency.

Our drone show operating licences are checked and approved by the German Federal Aviation Office (LBA) – based on the strict legal regulations of the European Union Safety Agency (EASA). In addition, a prescribed distance to the audience is maintained in the spatial planning to ensure the safety of all spectators. Experienced pilots and trained technicians monitor the performance in real time.

A drone show is based on precise software that plans all the movements of each individual drone in advance. During the show, the drones communicate with a central server on the ground (ground control station) to synchronise movements and lighting effects. An RTK-GNSS system (real-time kinematics – see here) is used to determine the position with centimetre precision.

An experienced pilot and trained technicians monitor the performance in real time to ensure that everything runs smoothly, to prevent accidents and to ensure the safety of the spectators.

This depends on the weather conditions. The drones can withstand a few drops of rain. However, we try to avoid flying in the rain as this can damage the drones and make the show less spectacular. Fog and rain can impair the view of the spectators. In some regions, for example, it is forbidden by the authorities to fly a drone show at temperatures below 5°C and humidity above 80%, as this could lead to the rotors icing up and affect flight safety.

The wind speed must not exceed 9 m/s.

The average preparation time is about one month. However, if you contact us 2-3 months in advance, we have more time to obtain licences, create animations and music. For special occasions, we can also prepare a show within 1-2 weeks or even faster. However, this should be discussed with our project managers.

A drone show usually lasts up to 15 minutes. In low temperatures or strong winds, this time can be reduced to 10 minutes. For most show formats, this duration is completely sufficient. If there is not enough time for your show idea, we can carry out several launches in succession. Our latest generation of drones also offers additional battery options that allow flights of up to 25 minutes. Please contact us for further details.

No, not without appropriate safety measures.

We recommend that you contact our team to discuss the details, as the number of drones depends on both the animation and the budget.

A simple question that requires a not-so-simple answer. The cost of a drone show depends on a number of factors, which we will describe below.

Firstly, the number of drones is an important factor. The more drones, the bigger and more memorable the show. Because yes, size really does matter sometimes. A show can easily consist of 300 drones.

The location where the show is to be flown is also an important factor. All of our drones and the team have to travel to this location. In addition, flying in difficult conditions (e.g. on the roof of an exhibition hall, in the mountains or even in the snow) can bring additional challenges and costs.

In conclusion, our drone shows often combine image with sound and drones with other audiovisual techniques. Imagine fireworks and well-known artists/DJs performing in one piece. Our aim is to reshape the intersection between art, design and technology and present you with inspiring concepts and food for thought. This can also have a significant impact on the cost of a drone show.

Let’s summarise the above briefly by giving you the 4 most important factors that influence the price of a drone light show:

We can arrange these types of performances to bring your story to life. Please contact us to discuss the details.

Ideally, we need the following information:

If you can’t answer all the questions, that’s no problem. Simply contact us and we will help you to clarify these questions.

In our ever-changing world, it is more important than ever to focus on sustainable solutions. Our drones are environmentally friendly and manufactured in the EU. We power our fleet with renewable energy. We operate our Ground Control Station, the ground control of the drone swarm, at the production site with battery packs that are supported by solar panels during the day, so that no local pollutant emissions are caused by the operation of computer and network technology. Once the drones are in the air, they operate silently and cause no air pollution or environmental damage.

In our ever-changing world, it is more important than ever to focus on sustainable solutions. Our drones are environmentally friendly and manufactured in the EU. We power our fleet with renewable energy. We operate our Ground Control Station, the ground control of the drone swarm, at the ProWe only fly at a speed that allows flying animals to recognise our drones in good time and thus avoid collisions.

We live to turn your ideas into reality! When creating a drone light show, you and our creative department will work closely together. There will be feedback rounds to achieve the desired result. Take a look at our drone shows for more information.

Every drone show is unique. To create a customised performance that meets your needs, we proceed as follows: