Drone light shows are a group of illuminated, synchronized drones choreographed to arrange themselves into formations in the sky. Anything you can think of, we can create!

We begin the process of creating a drone light show by meeting with you, the client, to understand your show's goal. Our design team plans the choreography based on a soundtrack, creates storyboards, and produces a sample video that combines them. Once you approve the music and artwork, our programmers transform the choreography into drone commands using computer software. The entire custom show development typically takes 4-8 weeks, and we ensure close collaboration with our clients, providing complete creative control over the final product.

Drone light shows prioritize safety with manual control options for pilots, automated landing protocols for malfunctioning drones, and geo-fencing to restrict their operation. Our shows also employ encrypted programs with rolling passcodes, mitigating the risk of unauthorized access from potential hackers.

Illumin simplifies the authorization process for drone light shows by handling it on your behalf. We obtain the necessary permissions based on your event's location and airspace requirements, leveraging our extensive experience of over 100 years in operating within Canadian and US airspace, including both controlled and uncontrolled areas.

Regulatory procedures typically account for the longest duration in the process, ranging from four to eight weeks, making this timeline reasonable. Factors such as the number of drones, show complexity, location, and duration influence the preparation time required for a drone show event.

With our experienced and creativity-driven team, Illumin offers custom-made drone shows tailored to your event and audience. Through Illumin, we go beyond entertainment to connect your audience with measurable outcomes and objectives, setting us apart as a unique provider in the industry.

Anywhere in the world, but the process through regulatory approvals may take longer in regions outside North America.

Illumin owns a fleet of drones and can also scale our drone fleet in relatively short notice. We can handle a show of any size, but larger shows will take longer to plan.

Drone light shows generally last between 10-12 minutes, taking into account factors like weather conditions that can impact battery life and the number of drones used simultaneously. By rotating the drones and not utilizing all at once, the display can extend its duration significantly. Additionally, we provide the flexibility of multiple performances per evening to accommodate your event needs.

The space required for a drone show depends on the number of drones involved. For a minimum setup, a site of approximately 25m x 45m with secure fencing around the launch area is needed. The minimum airspace required is 340m x 300m, which includes double geo-fencing and exclusion zones to ensure safety during the performance.

Drone light shows are not possible in high winds, heavy rain, or snow. However, they can perform in most other weather conditions. The optimal drone flying temperature is 55°F - 80°F, but drones will operate from 22°F - 110°F for shorter shows, as extreme temperatures will affect battery life.

The cost for a drone show can vary widely and is dependent on many factors. Some things to consider are: size and complexity of the show, as well as location.