Over 1,200 Intel® Shooting Star™ drones flew above PyeongChang for the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, breaking a Guinness World Records™ title. Experience the moment when a larger-than-life snowboarder formed overhead and the Olympic rings illuminated the night sky.
From freezing cold temperatures to high gusts of wind, Intel engineers have their work cut out for them. But for every challenge, came a quick solution – from setting flight paths to running multiple tests in similar conditions and ensuring a spectacular show.
Experience our latest drone light shows, from the launch of the new Intel® Shooting Star™ Mini drones at CES to a show celebrating the home entertainment release of Wonder Woman.
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) attendees — along with everyone on the Las Vegas Strip — were treated to a choreographed display of lights and creative animations in the skies above the famous Fountains of Bellagio. Intel® Shooting Star™ drones and the fountains performed together to a rendition of the song “Stargazing” during CES.
In collaboration with Warner Bros., our drone team flew 300 Intel® Shooting Star™ drones to celebrate the Wonder Woman home entertainment release. The result? A twinkling digital galaxy floating above the LA skyline. Every part of the show - from our all female drone crew to the custom formations featuring Wonder Woman’s iconic tiara and sword - paid tribute to the character that inspired millions.
Our purpose-built light show system – the Intel® Shooting Star™ drone fleet – set the Guinness World Record in 2016 for the Most Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) airborne simultaneously. Only a single laptop and one pilot were needed to achieve lift-off for 500 beautifully choreographed drones.
Drone 100 made its public debut during Vivid Sydney, as 100 illuminated drones performed a choreographed routine over the harbor – all while accompanied by the breathtaking sounds of the Sydney Youth Orchestra.3
It took an exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to bring the successful Drone 100 light show to America, where 100 Intel drones lit up the sky above Palm Springs, California.
Head to our tech culture magazine to discover the people and technologies that are changing the world of Intel drones. Check back regularly for new articles on UAVs, drone light shows, and more.
Intel® technologies' features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. No computer system can be absolutely secure. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at https://www.intel.co.uk.
This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.
Intel is a major partner of Sydney Opera House.