The Chinese City of Shenzhen Organized a Show With More Than 10,000 Drones. It Was So Impressive That It Broke Two Guinness World Records

Drone shows are increasingly becoming a viable alternative to traditional fireworks. China is responsible for much of this trend, not only because its companies are at the forefront of the drone market but also because it hosts some of the most unique events on the planet. On Sep. 26, Shenzhen used more than 10,000 unmanned aerial vehicles to animate the night sky with different shapes and colors.

According to CCTV, the show began at around 8:30 p.m. last Thursday. A total of 10,197 drones flew over the city’s northeastern bay—a video released by the Asian country’s media outlet details what happened. Residents and tourists photographed the display of the Dapeng bird spreading its wings and a flying vehicle with a screen on its side. Performing such a show isn’t easy as it requires precise coordination.

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Two Guinness World Records Broken

The government of Shenzhen quickly announced on its official website that last week’s “Sky City is Possible” show broke two Guinness World Records. One was for “most drones taken off at the same time controlled by a single computer,” and the other for “the most aerial patterns formed by drones,” according to an English translation provided by Google. In 2018, Shanghai also set a world record with drones.

The local government hasn’t released technical details of the event, such as the drone model it used. It wouldn’t be surprising if the devices were DJI, one of China’s great prides. Its reputation, technology, and price have allowed this brand to control 90% of the world market for consumer drones. Some visual shows use DJI devices, like the one in which Shanghai broke a world record.

This is one of many visual spectacles taking place in China these days. Drones will fly in a coordinated manner in other parts of the country before and after the principal celebration of the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China on Oct. 1. The following activities are known as “Golden Week.” The government adds these additional days of rest to the original holiday, during which a massive event with a huge military parade takes place.

Image | CCTV

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