LAS VEGAS, NV | Formula 1 Las Vegas kicked off this weekend with an exciting race that tremendously tore through the Vegas strip. The finish line was met with an incredible surprise of 1,000 drones over Resorts World Las Vegas. The F1 drone show was a spectacle that both F1 attendees and Vegas tourists could enjoy. The energy was immaculate after the high-octane race grazed the streets of Las Vegas. Once the dust settled, 1,000 drones took flight to create scenes from the race and beautiful Las Vegas.
A cinematic moment in Sin City
This Las Vegas drone show was one out of a movie. Las Vegas has long been synonymous with bright lights on every corner, beckoning you to explore. The cityscape is dotted with shimmering lights and attractions, making it one of the country’s most iconic skylines. At 2 am, Sin City was visited by 1,000 drones casting a brilliant light over The Strip. After the biggest event in Vegas history, Sky Elements flew the best drone show of the weekend.
F1 extravaganza in the night sky
The Formula 1 drone show delighted audiences, creating images that were everything F1. The formations flown included a massive Formula 1 car, a casino’s roulette wheel that spins to become a P Zero tire, and a gigantic helmet with a visor for added protection. The Vegas drone show amazed onlookers leaving the F1 festivities. Max Verstappen of Red Bull took 1st place, and Vegas illuminated with light as a massive fireworks show erupted over every casino on The Strip. It was the perfect prelude to the perfect Formula One drone light show.
Authenticity in the animation
The formations that the Sky Elements in-house animation team crafted for Saturday’s F1 drone show made heads turn. The team detailed each formation carefully to ensure authenticity. The roulette wheel featured black and white squares and even included a ball that spun around it. The checkered finish line flag rippled in the wind as the drones moved in a wave. The final formation represented pure speed and how racers compete at speeds upwards of 215mph.
Close coordination with authorities to ensure a safe and effective flight
This isn’t the first time Sky Elements has flown drone shows over Las Vegas, as Sky Elements has flown numerous shows in the city before. Recently, Sky Elements flew a drone show for the Vegas Golden Knights after a historic Stanley Cup Final over the Florida Panthers back in June. Sky Elements also visited Wynn Las Vegas for their New Year’s Eve celebration, kicking off 2023 with 150 drones! The Strip in Las Vegas is notorious for its tough airspace due to its proximity to Harry Reid International Airport. Still, the Sky Elements team’s relationship and communication with the FAA made the F1 drone show a safe and flawless flight.
Sky Elements crushed this Las Vegas drone show. The team flew a gorgeous show with precision and ease, creating a spectacle for all to enjoy. With close communication with local PD, Resorts World Las Vegas, and the FAA, the F1 drone show amazed onlookers on The Strip. The F1 drone show was the perfect conclusion to a solid Formula One racing weekend. If you’d like to book a drone light show in Las Vegas, please contact us here. Check out the full show we produced below!