Lumasky Drone Show

31/07/2025

4,000-Drone Light Show for the Opening of New Luxury Residences on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai

OMNIYAT
Beyond Developments
HQ Worldwide Shows

25/07/2025

LUMASKY DRONE SHOW 2025

Lumasky Drone Show is a team of talented designers, programmers, technicians and event organizers with years of experience in launching drone shows.

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21/07/2025

9,000 Drones for Disneyland Abu Dhabi: Largest Drone Show in the Middle East

The Walt Disney Company announced its new theme park in Abu Dhabi. The brief came as follows: a drone light show that breaks regional records, synchronized with a 107-piece live orchestra and a choir floating on a pontoon, pyrotechnics, and a waterscreen — all subject to strict safety protocols.

Magic Drone Show Concept
To perfect the animation, we optimized every detail – figure sizing, viewing angles, drone trajectories relative to pyrotechnics – all fine-tuned for maximum visibility and safety. Our pre-dawn lights-off rehearsals maintained secrecy, and ensured flawless flights.

Like every good fairytale, the show had Disney’s stamp of wonder. It became an amazing 650-meter aerial replica of Cinderella’s Castle, 10 times its actual size, which then smoothly morphed into the Disney’s new park prototype.

The most enchanting part of the show was the one with the least number of drones. Disney’s signature “magical swoosh” flashed around the castle providing the kind of magical atmosphere that captivated everyone.

New Benchmark for Live High-Profile Events

The Disney drone show in Abu Dhabi shattered records for GCC’s largest drone display. It also became Disney’s new benchmark for live announcements, as the client acknowledged its “one-of-a-kind” ex*****on, and earned coverage in Forbes and other media.

For Lumasky, it was the highest honor to make history with Disney, and launch this grandiose drone show in the UAE that eventually made global headlines.

Partners: The Walt Disney Company, Department of Culture and Tourism, Miral, HQ Worldwide Shows, Disney Parks, Disneyland

16/07/2025

6,300 Drones x 2 Shows: teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Historic Opening

Some museums open with ribbon cuttings. TeamLab entrusted us with the unprecedented:

two massive 6,300 drone shows to be launched with a 2-hour difference.

It's technically impossible ー was our first thought. However… We launched a double captivating drone light show over Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island on the opening day of teamLab Phenomena.

Designing an Art-First Concept

We spent a month developing an unthinkable concept the drone show industry had never witnessed before.

We designed animations that dissolved boundaries between physical and digital: drones morphed from structured lines into organic shapes mirroring teamLab's "borderless" philosophy. A drone display interacting in real-time with the building's projection mapping, lighting, lasers, and pyrotechnics immersed the audience into the very heart of the event.

Synchronized to Ludovico Einaudi's live piano, it proved that when art and technology merge, true magic happens.

Engineering the Impossible

- Executed two 6,300 drone shows just 2 hours apart, which we have never yet done before, but managed thanks to extra drone batteries and extra helpers

- Integrated 200 pyro drones into our drone animation to enhance the visual drama

- Built signal boost towers to cover 700 meters from location to the flight zone

- Conquered desert winds that threatened to rewrite our animations.

That night made history: setting the GCC's largest drone show record, with VIPs and celebrities too mesmerized to film as technology became art.

The emirate's newest cultural landmark is now open to the world, and we were happy to announce it with a groundbreaking drone show in UAE.

Want a dual-show (or triple?) precision and excellence? Reach out to make your high-stakes event an exclusive experience!

Credits: HQ Worldwide Shows, Miral, Department of Culture and Tourism, Saadiyat Cultural District, Ludovico Einaudi, teamLab Phenomena, teamLab Borderless / チームラボボーダレス

11/07/2025

500 Drone Light Show for Godoy Cruz Stadium Reopening in Argentina | Full Show

Witness the breathtaking drone light show that marked the historic reopening of Feliciano Gambarte Stadium in Godoy Cruz, Mendoza, Argentina! Over 500 drones and 8 sparking pyro drones illuminated the night sky with mesmerizing formations, celebrating the club’s legacy, iconic players of Club Deportivo Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba, and its brand blue-and-white colors.

This dazzling drone show in Argentina combined cutting-edge technology with deep local pride — proving how drone displays can elevate sports, culture, and community celebrations.

Club: Club Godoy Cruz
Producer:
Representative in Argentina: iluxman - Walter G. Buchholz

09/07/2025

You probably feel sorry for not visiting the world’s famous Lollapalooza festival in Argentina. Well, don't! Here are the best behind-the scenes that will tell you what was going on the ground and up in the sky over 3 festival days.

Special focus on the drone show that made Lollapalooza 2025 iconic and massively shared in social media!

00:00 Welcome to Lollapalooza Argentina 2025!
00:21 Five stages, giant sneaker and other creative setup
00:57 SPOILER on the event’s surprise element
01:12 DAY 1
03:30 Justin Timberlake making the fans go wild
04:00 DAY 2
04:37 THE DRONE SHOW
05:15 Meeting the drone show crew
05:40 How many pilots do you need for the show?
06:18 Checking Lollapalooza animation before it flies up to the sky
07:03 Pyro drones: how these fiery drones work
08:44 THE DRONE SHOW
09:13 DAY 3

Client & Event production: DF Entertainment
Event: Lollapalooza Argentina
Partner: iluxman - Walter G. Buchholz

07/07/2025

How to Organize a Drone Show at a Music Festival: Guide for Event Planner

Before going into “how”, let’s point out “why” music festivals like Coachella and Tomorrowland use drone shows in the first place:

Viral potential: drone shows generate 10–15x more shares than fireworks (e.g., Coachella’s butterfly hit 50M views)
Eco-friendly: drones produce no smoke/debris vs. pyrotechnics (key for ‘green’ brands)

Brand integration: show sky-high logos, sponsor reveals, or crowd-activated visuals (e.g., sky equalizer).
So how to launch a drone show at a festival with a maximum impact?

4 Key Steps to Organize a Drone Show
1. Location & Visibility
Animation zone: Best drone position is behind the main stage (or headliner stage for multi-stage events), or above VIP areas.

Launch pad: Hard, flat surface (no sand/grass!) within about 200m of the show area, otherwise drone batteries will spend more charge which will shorten the show time.
Audience view: Ensure 360° visibility, or direct animations toward the crowd. Test views from artist green rooms, VIP decks, and live-stream cameras.
Light pollution: Drones fade under stadium lights — schedule the show in full darkness.

2. Safety & Permits
No-fly zones: Drone shows do not fly over crowds or traffic. To secure a 50m or bigger safety radius, use crowd barriers or staff patrols.
Weather plan: Winds up to 6 m/s or light rain are ok for drone shows. For bad weather, schedule a backup slot, or a backup date in case of multi-day events.

Permits: ensure flight permits in advance, 4-8 weeks prior to the event depending on the country.
Licensed teams: Use providers with insurance, emergency protocols and broad experience, like Lumasky.

RFID jamming: festivals with RFID wristbands can disrupt drone signals — test frequencies in advance.
3. Syncing with Music & Artists
Synchronization: for immersive effect, sync the show with music or special effects. Launch via simple ‘go’ command or radio signal, or use a special timecode device that eliminates sync errors.

Artist collabs: display band logos, lyrics, or custom 3D art (e.g., a guitar morphing into the artist’s face).

Live interaction: Try “Sky Equalizer” when drones react to crowd’s ovations or singing in real time – the world’s only technology provided by Lumasky. Read more here: https://lumasky.show/interactive-drone-light-shows/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=musicevents

4. Tech Rider Must-Haves
Power: 220V outlets, backup generators.
Storage: Secure, air-conditioned tents for drones/batteries to avoid overheating.

Crew: arrange 1-2 helpers per 100 drones for rapid swaps/repairs.
Communication: Walkie-talkies for crew, RF interference checks (avoid Wi-Fi/5G clashes).

Extra Tips for Music Event Planners

Surprise factor: hide drones until the last moment (e.g., deploy from behind stage or hidden tents).

Go viral: design jaw-dropping shareable moments (e.g., a “dancing” robot formation)

Create a screensaver: yes, you can even launch a drone show that wouldn’t steal much attention from headliners, check how we did it for the Lollapalooza drone show (https://lumasky.show/projects/record-1000-drone-light-show-at-lollapalooza-argentina/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=musicevent&utm_campaign).

Combine elements:
Drones + pyro drones for “exploding” formations (requires fire department approval)
Drones + lasers/mapping to create an epic finale.

Test early: Rehearse during soundchecks to sync with lighting/cues.

02/07/2025

6 Stages of Organizing a Drone Light Show: Must-Knows for Even Professionals

Stage 1: Discussing a drone show concept

Organizing a drone show starts with planning out the date, city, event, and the budget.

Next, select your vision. A glossy logo or 3D drone portrait for the audience? The beauty of drone light shows is their versatility in shapes you want to create. From intimate 50-drone proposals to 9,000+ drone records ー the perfect number of drones depends on your goals.

Stage 2. Selecting a drone show location

Technically, it should be a venue that’s safe, visible and dark enough, even if you have to launch drone swarms from floating pontoons or fly them between skyscrapers. Our team works alongside the client to evaluate every selected location and define the optimal one (sometimes after flying to your country and checking it offline).

What if the location is windy? Not a problem. Lumasky drone swarm systems operate in adverse weather with contingency plans always ready, leveraging GPS precision for flawless choreography. Our safety protocols ensure smooth flight operations regardless of weather conditions.

Stage 3: Obtaining permits for a drone show

Flight permits are applied for in advance, and vary by location. In Dubai, we’ve mastered aviation clearances. In Egypt, we navigated special presidential approvals. Not to bother you with a wide range of specific requirements, we handle the paperwork ourselves or through a local agent.

Permits can take up to 4 weeks to obtain. Take this into account when preparing your event.

Stage 4: Designing drone animations

The process of creating a drone light show with intricate planning of all formations and transitions combines both artistry and precision. Our designers use 3D animation software to storyboard your concept ー whether it’s fine patterns, sleek logos or giant portraits. After putting the client’s final edits into animation, we simulate the entire show in a program for perfection.

The secret sauce is synchronizing drone art with music. Our in-house composer crafts an immersive soundtrack tailored to your show theme, or we sync animations to your own music. The right blend of visuals and audio is able to thrill crowds, like it did during the teamLab Phenomena drone show.

To elevate mega events, a drone show can also be synced with lighting, lasers, projection mapping, or firework displays at the needed timing. While Lumasky handles the technicality, you focus on the spectacle.

Stage 5: Delivering equipment and the team

A drone show provider organizes delivery of the crew, drones, charging stations, and backup systems to your location — whether it’s a remote island or a bustling city center.

At the venue, preparation works are done. The entire process is designed for invisible perfection: while your guests enjoy cocktails, our team quietly transforms the venue into a launchpad to deliver an unforgettable experience to your guests.

Stage 6: Launching a drone show

26/06/2025

9,000 Drones Raising Lusail Sky Festival in Qatar to Epic Heights

For 3 days straight we illuminated the Lusail Sky Festival by Visit Qatar with an unthinkable 3,000 drone light show ー including the world’s first flash drones, a revolutionary prototype that added explosive bursts of light to the choreography.

The event combined aerial acrobatics, paramotors, skywriting, fireworks with jaw-dropping drone displays, where the pearl diver stole the show as the festival’s standout drone formation.

With over 340,000 live visitors, this drone show in Qatar became the most spectacular method of destination marketing for the country.

28/05/2025

Drone Show Q&A: 11 Key Topics to Discuss Before a Drone Show

1. Overall concept: what’s the event and what’s the show dedicated to, what’s your client’s goal, what extra elements the drone light show shall be combined with.

2. Optimal number of drones for the concept. Start from these numbers: 200 drones for a private party, 500-1,000 drones for city and nation scale celebrations, 2,000+ drones for huge record-breaking performances. Apart from event type, an image makes a difference: a nice 3D portrait needs at least 1,000 drones, while a country flag can be executed with 50 drones.

3. Visual extras to give stronger expressiveness to drone formations: pyro drones, flash drones, pyro planes.

4. Extra features like interactive show options (https://fb.watch/zSwC9wdqdP/).

5. Other elements of the event: shall a drone show be paired with fireworks, lasers, smoke effects, 3D mapping, stage artists, other elements and performing teams?

6. Music: it’s always nicer to watch the show to music instead of just to the sound of buzzing drones. Do you have a soundtrack or shall it still be written in line with the show concept? At Lumasky Drone Show we have an employed music composer. We provide our clients with complete drone shows as short films which adds an extra layer of magic and immersiveness.

7. Project timeline: when and what progress to follow up. Normally, it takes the provider 2-3 months from idea to launch. The average project runtime at Lumasky is 4 weeks.

8. Tech rider indicating how to choose and prepare the launch site, where to accommodate the team and what to provide it with, as well as how to ensure drone storage and security.

9. Logistics and flight permits. While flight permits are a must, the logistic operations and expenses arise when the drone show takes place anywhere but the provider’s city.

10. Possible Risks and Force Majeure:

- Rain: The show might be delayed, but some drones can operate in light rain.

- Wind: Display time may be shortened; check with the provider about drone performance in strong winds.

- National Mourning: Be prepared for possible cancellations if a country's leader passes away (this one is not hypothetical, Lumasky has faced this unexpected news right before the show 3 times in 3 countries).

- Unforeseen Circumstances: Consider any specific risks related to your event.

11. And finally… the cost of all this magic that starts from $30,000. The cost is mainly formed of 5 factors:

– number of drones wanted

– customization (some companies make stock animations and sell them to everybody for lower price)

- extra options like pyro, flash drones or any other payload, or interactive features

– date of the show (Is it a peak season? Is it 2 weeks or 2 months before the event? Is the entire or limited fleet available?)

– country, for there are different show providers with different pricing after all.

Contact us to create your custom drone show!

22/05/2025

9,000 Drone Show for Disney Abu Dhabi | Largest Drone Show in Middle Eastern History

To celebrate the historic announcement of Disney’s first Middle Eastern theme park on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 9,000 drones lit up the sky with a breathtaking 650-meter replica of Cinderella’s Castle — setting a new regional record of the largest drone show. Synchronized with live fireworks, orchestral music, and a dazzling waterscreen, this Disney-themed drone show in Abu Dhabi featured constellations, a magical "fairy dust" swoosh, and real-time pyrotechnic choreography, all executed under extreme deadlines and unpredictable desert winds.

Lumasky Drone Show and HQ Worldwide Shows collaborated day and night to deliver flawless, record-breaking spectacle that stunned VIP guests and set a new standard for drone advertising.

Partners: The Walt Disney Company, Department of Culture and Tourism, Miral, HQ Worldwide Shows, Disney Parks, Disneyland

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21/05/2025

Imagine a giant drone show featuring a 650-meter replica of Cinderella Castle from Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, visible from up to 5 kilometers away. Sounds crazy and almost impossible, right?

Well, thanks to our talented team and a fleet of 9,000 LED drones, we made it happen!

Partners: The Walt Disney Company, Department of Culture and Tourism, Miral, HQ Worldwide Shows