# What is a drone light show? – Drone Stories

> More than often we receive one simple question. However, sometimes simple questions require somewhat more explanatory answers. That’s why we’d love to dive i…

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# What is a drone light show?

More than often we receive one simple question. However, sometimes simple questions require somewhat more explanatory answers. That’s why we’d love to dive into this question: what is a drone light show?

In short

We are Drone Stories. We flew the first independently orchestrated drone performance (Franchise Freedom, with Studio DRIFT) and have since flown 1,000 drones over Central Park, 15 shows at Burning Man and the F1 drivers in Las Vegas. Most shows fall between 100 and 1,000+ drones.

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## What is a drone light show?

A [drone light show](/magazine/what-is-a-drone-light-show/) is the product of creative concepts, planning, skill and drones. In short, however, a drone light show is a number of drones arranging themselves in aerial formations. The drones are illuminated and synchronized to perform a choreographed show, often supported by music. We can create almost any image or shape in the sky and use the drones to tell a mesmerizing story in the skies.

This is easier said than done. Creating an awe-inspiring drone show requires creative concepting, designing processes and planning skills. More than anything, it requires technical know-how, advanced software and reliable hardware. Also, drones don’t fly by themselves. They have to be carefully programmed and choreographed in order to fly as in union and create stories that resonate with the audience and function as a whole.

What a drone light show is, is actually very closely related to [how to make a drone light show](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Caw-kNE2GcRg3pipeTCWyWxOU0JEgiqHzH2mt5ox8ww/edit). In short, this is a intricate process that can be summarised into four steps. It starts with pre-production, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Then we get into the design process, where we explore the concept, create a storyboard and animate said storyboard. Then our [drone light show company](/) goes into the production phase, making sure everything is prepared for the show. In conclusion, it is showtime. We turn the sky into (y)our canvas!

## Drone shows for you

There, now you know what a drone light show is. Want to see some more examples of [drone shows](/drone-shows/)? Check out our [Burning Man 2022 drone show](/drone-shows/burning-man/). You can find out more about our [drone show company](/about/) or what a [drone show costs](/drone-show-cost/) also. Any other questions? [Let us know](/contact/)!

LIGHTING UP THE CANNES LIONS SKY

The evolution and future of media were showcased in the sky during this Kargo Cannes drone show, brought to life by 1400 drones.

## Related shows

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[### FORMULA 1 LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX

Formula 1 · Las Vegas - USA · 1,000 drones](/drone-shows/f1-las-vegas-gp-2023/)[### Shakira at Copacabana

Shakira · Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro · 1,500 drones](/drone-shows/shakira-copacabana/)[### Björk at Coachella

Björk · Coachella · Indio, California · 864 drones](/drone-shows/coachella-drone-show/)

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## Tell us your story. We’ll put it in the sky.

Brief us on the event, the place and the audience. Within a day you’ll hear whether a drone show is the right call, roughly what it takes, and what we would do with it.

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