8,000+ Drones Light Up the Sky in a Stunning Collaboration Showcasing Innovation, Japanese Culture, and Global Creativity
by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association.
Japanese drone show developer and promoter Red Cliff Co. ltd recently announced that, in partnership with Chinese drone developer HIGH GREAT, they had received the Guinness World Record for the largest ever drone show. As part of the display, 7,998 drones successfully created a massive display measuring approximately 155 meters in width and 85 meters in height in the night sky.
Red Cliff also recreated, via drone, an animated version of the music video for the song “Intergalactic Bound” by virtual singer Hatsune Miku, introducing Japanese culture to the local audience as part of the show.
The record for the largest light mosaic has frequently changed hands in recent years. Notable milestones include a show featuring 2,066 drones in South Korea in 2018, 3,051 drones in China in 2020, and 5,200 drones in China in 2021. On September 3, 2024, a show with 7,598 drones was held in China, only to be outdone days later by the new attempt by Red Cliff and HIGH GREAT.
The full text of the record reads as follows, saying, “The largest light mosaic by drones/multi-rotors was achieved by Shenzhen High Great Innovation Technology Development Co., Ltd. (China), Rising Star (Saudi Arabia), REDCLIFF, Inc. (Japan), and New Age Media Group (Australia) in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, on September 4, 2024.”
On the second day, 8,100 drones, led by HIGH GREAT and France’s Group F SAS, performed a synchronized show themed “LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND.” Using the sky as a broad canvas, the display featured shapes like hearts, globes, and text, captivating audiences for 15 minutes. b
Komei Sasaki, CEO of Red Cliff, was quoted as saying, “We are thrilled to have achieved a Guinness World Record through this collaboration with HIGH GREAT, Rising Star, New Age Media Group, and Group F SAS. My heartfelt gratitude goes to all involved. Drone shows remain an evolving technology, and innovation will continue to unlock new possibilities. We aim to integrate cutting-edge technology and creativity in our ongoing endeavors.”
More information is available from the original press release here (in Japanese).
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Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
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