We create Drone Light Shows

 Drone light displays are used in large public shows , private events, corporate events, weddings,
 product launches, city wide celebrations, and as part of advertising  and television and film productions,

100 drones start at just $18,400 for a basic drone light display show - All inclusive with no hidden costs at all. 
You can also purchase a drone light show system from us and create your own drone light shows today

• Drone light shows can number from as few as 50 drones to as many as over 5000 drones  
  
  
• The drone lights can display more than 1.8 billion color combinations.
  
  
• The drones are all controlled by one mighty central computer with just one operator with amazing results!  
  
  
• The drones can create stunning shapes, words, logos, dazzling animations, drone light show QR codes, plus the entire 
  performance is synchronized to a custom musical soundtrack and can be streamed live on social media! 
  
  
• Drone light shows are made up of small drones with high powered led lights on them, and make people say wow!|
   
• We are based in Los Angeles, California, and have drones + ground teams in Florida, New York, Las Vegas, Denver, San Fransisco, and Western Texas.
  
  
• Internationally we have drones + ground teams in Dubai, Brazil, Hong Kong, Poland, Monaco, and India.
  
  
• This allows us to work in major markets like locals without much travel or shipping fees
  
  
• by phone @ +1-213-377-6186

What is a drone light show ?

If you followed the Olympics, you must have observed the drone show. While the various sports involved in the Olympics are the main attraction, the drone light show undoubtedly created a memorable experience that everyone is still talking about and wondering how it works months after the Olympics. So, how do drone light shows work?

Drone light shows involve hundreds or thousands of drones designed to communicate and execute choreographed patterns. The choreography is created using 3D animation tools. Then software that Drone Show use features a flight path to each drone as part of the pattern. As such, you only need one flight operator to conduct the show.

What is a drone light show?

Drone light shows are made with drones featuring LED lights programmed to perform stunts and form patterns in the sky. Some of them can also carry smoke ejectors that can shoot colored smoke out for amazing day time shows.

The drones can form any pattern as long as it’s preprogrammed using our special software. The thought of having hundreds or thousands of pilots controlling each drone is hectic and would be impossible.  But programming, AI, and 3D modeling ensure smooth coordination and only requires 1 or 2 drone pilots. Drone Light Shows are easy this way.

Flight planning

This is the most crucial part of the process. It’s where our programmers design the various movements the drones will pull off, and it can take weeks or even months to complete. To achieve this, they use 3D animation software like Blender to design the choreography. 

Since this technology is relatively new, there are no best practices or bad practices. All you need to do is tell a story with the drones like you would with pixel art. 

But with drone light shows, you need to consider that the choreography must be viewable from all directions. If you’re into animation, this is another way that you can bring your imagination into reality. Drone Light Show Company does this quickly. 

Testing

Once you’ve completed the choreography, it’s time to test it. This is to make sure the drones take off and execute the whole choreography without colliding and ensure the drones can achieve the required distance between each other and the needed speed to complete the choreography. 

And no, you don’t need to launch the drones to test them. That would lead to crashes and make the whole process quite expensive. Instead, you can use software like the Drone Light Show Company uses to conduct the test and make the necessary adjustments. This software simulates the drone’s size and speed, enhancing the accuracy of the test. 

Finding a suitable site

Once you’ve tested the drones, it’s time to find the best place to deploy them. This is a place where they won’t crash into other objects and a place where they are easily viewable by the audience. A flat ground works best. Some of the devices needed to launch a drone show include a GPS ground station, a WiFi router, and a controlling laptop.  We can launch up to two miles away so we can always find a parking lot or park or place to launch from if space is tight or your guests want privacy. 

Pre-flight check

Before deploying the drones, you need to make sure all drones are working as expected, make sure the batteries are fully charged, and ensure the weather is suitable for flying the drones. You also need to check if you’re authorized to fly in the airspace.

Deploying the drones

Once you find the best place for your drone show, the Drone Light Show Company software or any other software will assign the flight paths to each drone. That’s how you can be sure not to find two drones in one position. Better yet, DroneShow even has safety features to make the whole process effective and safe. For starters, it has a Geo-Fence that keeps the drones within a defined perimeter. 

If one drone happens to lose power and comes crashing to the ground, it will fall within this perimeter and not on the spectators. Secondly, there’s an interface that allows you to land one individual drone or all the drones in case of any issues. 

And lastly, there’s one drone pilot who can take control of the drones if the laptop or launching system fails. But if there are no issues, the drones will fly, execute the choreography, and land on their own.

Will drones replace fireworks?

Yes, it’s conceivable that drone light shows could replace fireworks shows. Drones have replaced other technologies in other sectors before now. For instance, drones replaced helicopters in filming, they replaced airplanes in aerial photography and surveillance, and they’ve even replaced delivery vehicles in some industries.  We can make the drones look like fireworks as well, so no-one is missing anything! 

As a result, we can expect that they may replace fireworks too. Below are some reasons why drones may be better than fireworks.

Drones are quiet! 

Fireworks are known to emit an explosive sound that doesn’t sit well with pets or people who live close by and would prefer sleeping rather than listening to the fireworks. And let’s not forget that explosive noises may be bad for veterans or people with PTSD from explosive noises.

But the only noise a drone emits is from the propellers. Also, the drones are often flying at 150 feet above the ground and in a designated perimeter. It’s easy to sleep through a drone light show. If you hate fireworks, I think drone light shows will make you change your mind.

They’re customizable

There isn’t much you can do in terms of variety with fireworks. Sure, you can make them print out some names and some patterns, but drones are a game changer. We’ve seen space stations, rovers, deer, Star Wars animations, globes, baseballs, logos, and many other patterns printed in the skies. 

As mentioned earlier, anything you can create using 3D software can be executed in a drone light show. 

Drones are safer

Fireworks are quite risky. There have been cases where they explode too close to residential areas, causing fires. For instance, in 2018, fireworks caused 1900 structure fires, 17,100 outside fires, 46 injuries, and more than $100 million in damage. 

That makes you wonder if fireworks are even worth it if they can cause this much damage. With this in mind, people have been trying to look for safer methods to celebrate, and drones have become a viable option. But how safe are they?

Drone light shows are cheaper

In most cases, running a drone light show is cheaper than a fireworks show. You can find small drones and build a small drone light show yourself. Better yet, there are companies with ready-made drones offering such services. 

Fireworks can be pretty costly, considering the setup costs and the risks involved. And the best thing about drone light shows is they’re accommodating; more people will be happy, there’s less noise, and you can’t really put a price on putting a smile on more faces. 

This may not be a suitable price for a small business, but there are smaller startups offering lower prices for small drone shows. I’ll mention a few later in the article.

How many drones are needed for a show?

The number of drones needed for a show can range from 10 to hundreds or thousands depending on your budget, the size of the audience, the space available to execute the show, and the choreography. 

For a local drone show, you should bring together at least 50 drones. But as mentioned, the Olympics, mall openings, and other shows with a large audience can use up to 5,000 drones. 

The future of fireworks

For all that drones are making waves in the light show industry, fireworks are not necessarily out on their ear quite yet. Some changes are taking place in the fireworks industry, which could help make it more viable. Below are the main ones.

• Daytime Fireworks – One major challenge of using both drones and regular fireworks is they work best at night. But there’s a growing demand for daytime fireworks, and they’re now a thing. 

• 3D Choreographed Fireworks – It’s now possible to display a choreographed fireworks show by designing 3D animations and simulating how the fireworks are executed, as well as the speed of the wind to make sure the choreography is successful.

Let’s not forget that some people still prefer the loud explosions of fireworks. If drones don’t phase out fireworks completely, we may begin to see event organizers combining both of these technologies.

HOW TO PERFORM A DRONE LIGHT SHOW 

1. We create and agree to terms and sign a contract for your project
2. We create timeline of events and deadlines for your project, that we both agree upon
3. Show contract is signed and countersigned
4. A deposit is required before any start of work begins
5. You choose the creative and logistical directions for your event or show with us in an creative meeting
6. We may request any artwork and your team and our team make a  list of the shapes and/or wording /logos/ QR codes and the order you  would like this to be in for your show - we do this over the phone and guide you. Its as simple as a numbered list saying what order the show is
7. We discuss a music sound track and build that sound track for your show ( if required)
8. We create a storyboard of your show with the art work and ideas that show the various formations
9. We present the PDF and the music track ( if applicable )
10. Once approved we create an animated video that shows how the show will look and feel in real time.
11. Once you approve this  stage,  we begin to program the drones
12. Programming /coding takes place and then our ground team takes the programming and flashes the individual drones with the programming
13. Rehearsal takes place and a video is sent to you for one last approval. - Any changes are made
14. Your show is then packed into crates and shipped to your location
15. Our team then unpacks and charges the show and does a rehearsal with your team and at this time changes such as timing and order can be done - this can be done at the show location or in an open field, or parking lot near your location if needed.
16. Our team then performs your show at your location and the crowd goes wild! 
17. Final payment is dues 30 days after the show perfromance

Each drone light show package includes:

• 5 custom formations that you may choose ( logo, words, image, face, hash tag, 
• Includes up to 12 stock ( pre-made ) formations  ( we have done shows for 9+ years and have most basic shapes for holidays, events etc, the best thing to do is just make a list of what kind of shapes you want and for the most part we will have them pre-built ( outside-of custom logos, QR codes etc )
• Add on custom formations are $1000 each ( logos, shapes, words )
• We typically hook into your existing sound system, but we can provide a sound system for a fee.
• Basically the sky is not the limit, and we aim to give you the best experience in drones anywhere. 
• by phone @ +1-213-377-6186