- Nearly 16,000 drones formed the largest synchronized display ever recorded.
- The performance earned two Guinness World Records for achievements in drone coordination.
- China replaced the chemical combustion of fireworks with digitally programmed lighting choreographies.
Liuyang, often called the “fireworks capital of the world,” has added another milestone to its history.
About two weeks ago, nearly 16,000 drones took to the sky in what is now the largest synchronized drone display ever recorded.
15,947 units participated in the spectacle, each following a programmed flight path to create towers, flowers and a brilliant “sky tree.”
Dual GWRs for a show
The event obtained two Guinness World Records, one for the number of drones controlled from a single computer and another for the 7,496 units that launched fireworks during the performance.
The show, organized by Gaoju Innovation with the support of Liuyang pyrotechnics experts, was titled “A Firework That Belongs to Me.”
The concept replaced gunpowder with software, transforming what was once a chemical art into a digital one.
Each drone’s movements were guided through RTK positioning and mesh networking, with updates sent in real time to maintain accuracy.
The technology used in this operation reflects the same type of engineering that powers navigation systems and autonomous control.
In this case, he directs a large-scale performance.
However, these shows can backfire, as seen at a previous Liuyang event where malfunctioning drones caught fire and fell into the crowd.
Incidents like that reveal how fragile large-scale drone operations can be.
Coordinating thousands of lithium-powered flying devices requires pinpoint precision, and any software error could turn a record-breaking performance into a safety hazard.
While the drones used are much more advanced than typical beginner drone models, risks remain, especially when weather and communication interference come into play.
What stands out about this achievement is not only its beauty but also its potential applications beyond entertainment.
The same systems that make synchronized light formations possible could easily be adapted for mapping, signal jamming, or other coordinated tasks.
The overlap between performance technology and military research is clear and raises questions about the extent to which drone control systems could evolve.
While the show was billed as a celebration of creativity and national pride, it also demonstrated capabilities that could interest both defense strategists and event organizers.
China’s latest record may encourage other countries to attempt similar displays, further boosting the widespread use of drone technology.
For now, it remains an impressive example of how precision programming can turn hardware into art.
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