Multiple Verge Aero drone light shows will be taking place in the skies over Indianapolis this weekend as part of the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championships.
Multiple Verge Aero drone light shows to take place in Indy this weekend
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Drones countdown Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia
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Drones were used to countdown the Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia yesterday. It is believed to be the first time that a drone light show was used to count the final seconds before the start of the event.
Drone show in China goes horribly wrong: dozens of drones crashed
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Drone shows are often touted as an eco-friendly and safe alternative to traditional fireworks. But that safety is only relative, according to a recent drone incident in Shanghai. There, during a drone show, dozens of drones suddenly fell down, resulting in several injuries. Although the show took place above water, shipping traffic was not stopped.
PIXL Drone Show #9 – Replacing fireworks with drones?
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In this latest episode, the 9th already, of our PIXL Drone Show we talk to Nils Thorjussen, the CEO of Verge Aero about his company who specializes in drone shows and the use of unmanned aircraft in entertainment. Join us as we discuss regulation, waivers, drone swarms, and safety. Be sure to check it out on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.
Drones form scannable QR code over Shanghai skyline
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A drone light show with no less than 1,500 drones above the Shanghai skyline in China recently ended in a very special way. The luminous aircraft together formed a gigantic scannable QR code. Anyone who scanned the code with their phone was directed to the download link for a new game. But not everyone is happy with the flying billboard.
Aerial artist creates detailed light painting with help of five drones
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Light painting with drones is a fascinating art form. In essence, it comes down to carefully programming the waypoints and then taking a picture of the movements of the drone with another camera and a very slow shutter speed. Children of Darklight aerial artist Frodo Álvarez takes the genre to a whole new level with his detailed light drawing of a soccer player.
Vincent Van Gogh drone light show breaks world record
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A drone light show that depicted the life of Vincent Van Gogh broke the Guinness World Record for the longest animation performed by drones. The show counted 600 unmanned aircraft and lasted 26 minutes and 19 seconds.
Drone light show communicates emotional message over Edinburgh
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Emotional words from a new poem by Scots Makar Jackie Kay were displayed in the skies over Edinburgh as part of this year’s virtual Hogmanay celebrations.
Rotterdam will usher in the new year with a drone show
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To celebrate the New Year, the City of Rotterdam in The Netherlands does not opt for a traditional fireworks show during the upcoming New Year, but for a drone show. The drone light show will not be performed live in view of the corona measures, but has already been recorded in secret in recent weeks. Just before the countdown time at noon, viewers can watch the final result via a live stream.
The Walmart Holiday Drone Light Show is coming to you
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To keep the spirits up, Walmart decided to launch a drone light show this year. The all-new magical experience called the “Walmart Holiday Drone Light Show,” will come to select communities across the country. But, for those not fortunate to live close, the drone show will be live-streamed as well.