Drone Sky Shows New Zealand​

The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) requires a 3-month application period prior to show date. This is the minimum period we require to prepare your show and meet all safety standards. For more information visit CAA

A fleet of drones outfitted with LED lights that can be controlled to generate complex aerial displays is used in drone light shows. Each drone is equipped with GPS and other sensors that enable real-time coordination of their movements with a centralised computer system.

Prior to the performance, the drones are programmed with the precise flight routes and lighting schemes they will use. The individual drones are then given these instructions by the central computer system, which tells them to fly to certain spots and switch their lights on and off in a timed manner to produce the required visual effects.

In order to carry out their flight routes and lighting displays, the drones used in the performance are normally flown autonomously, which means that no human supervision is needed. To guarantee that the event works properly and that the drones are flying safely, human pilots remain on standby and ready to take over if required.

Drone light shows are an extremely complex and well-planned technological accomplishment that calls for extensive programming, exact engineering, and skilled drone flying to produce breathtaking airborne displays.

This is the single biggest question we get asked! Locations of drone shows, like with anything else drone related, are largely dictated by CASA (the Civil Aviation Safety Authority). Drone light shows fall under the swarming category and as such require an exclusion zone be prepared and enforced when flying. How big an exclusion zone you will ask? The exclusion zone is worked out on a 1:1 ratio, that means if the highest drone is 100m off the ground, the exclusion zone will extend out to 100m in every direction from the closest drone to people (this also includes people in cars and in boats even though they are undercover). 

Drone light shows go for between 10 and 12 minutes. This depends on how far the launching is away from the show area and how many drones are involved in the show. 

There are multiple factors affecting the price, like drone quantity, launch place and time, logistics and team accommodation. Please contact us to discuss the details. 

From idea to show there are four main steps: 

1. INITIATE

Our world-class team collaborates with you to ensure we completely understand your vision. 

2. ANIMATE

We handle every step of the process, from concept storyboarding to final rendering, guaranteeing an unforgettable, awe-inspiring show that brings your vision to life. 

3. PREPARE

Our drone experts handle all insurance and permits and perform extensive on-site testing to ensure your show will be flawlessly executed. 

In many cases, the answer is yes. It is ultimately determined by the number of drones and their availability.