LAS VEGAS, NV | The esteemed International Drone Show Competition showcases the creativity and prowess of drone show providers across the globe. SPH Engineering kicked off its fourth competition with its first in-person award ceremony at the LDI Expo. Attendees from all over came out to celebrate this ever-evolving technology. Companies from the US, Canada, and Saudi Arabia won awards for their innovation in the drone show space. Sky Elements was delighted to present a 400-drone light show celebrating the momentous occasion. The show flew over the Las Vegas Convention Center after the awards ceremony and drew a crowd of hundreds of LDI attendees.
Workshop Insights: Collaborative Discussions on Drone Show Technology
Rick Boss and Tyler Johnson of Sky Elements taught a workshop before the awards ceremony began. Both seasoned and prospective drone light show providers attended, marking a friendly collaborative discussion about the industry and the evolving technology around it. It was a proper meeting of the minds, as Alexander Levandovskiy of SPH Engineering gathered a group from around the world to talk about the future of this emerging industry. Questions about the setup, calibration, legislation, and software updates were a few of the many questions attendees had during the workshop. The future of the drone show industry is very bright, with like-minded individuals who want to see each other shine.
Recognizing Excellence: Winners and Highlights from the 4th International Drone Show Awards
The awards ceremony drew talented attendees who are innovative in the drone show industry. Sky Elements was one of the decorated attendees, winning awards for multiple categories. Sky Elements won 1st place for a Drone Show Used as a Marketing Tool for its Flash drone show over Santa Monica Pier. The team took home a 2nd place prize for a Drone Show Used to Raise Social Awareness for its Wave of Light drone show, raising awareness for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. The show lit a 300-foot tall candle in honor of the event in a striking display in Downtown Dallas.
ThatDroneShowGuy, aka Preston Ward, won the coveted Rising Star Award for his work this year. After only nine months of publicly releasing influencer content around drone shows, ThatDroneShowGuy has over 600,000 followers and millions of views across all social platforms. This sudden boom in excitement around drone shows is thanks to the efforts of ThatDroneShowGuy and the Sky Elements team to create a positive place for people to learn more about drone shows. The sudden interest in the industry, the tech, and the animation is something every drone show provider should be excited about. The more buzz around the industry, the better!
Post-Award Celebrations: Toasts and a Spectacular 400-Drone Light Show
After the awards ceremony, attendees toasted and went outside for the drone show. The show comprised images celebrating the competition and the spirit around it. The LDI drone show consisted of 400 drones carefully coordinated to create the Drone Show Competition logo, which morphed into a hand grabbing a trophy. The Vegas drone show welcomed everyone to Las Vegas with the iconic Las Vegas sign. Not quite as large as Sky Elements’ F1 drone show, but the animators were still able to get a near-identical mock of what we could do with 600 fewer drones.
The drones then transitioned to a large light show drone with an award medal around its neck. An excited award winner catches the medal and bites it to make sure it’s real! After the iconic meme, it was time to announce the competition’s winners publicly. The drone show concluded with a QR code linking to a video showcasing the winners and their achievements. As the drones landed, the audience could watch the award-winning drone shows immediately. Sky Elements amazed the audience yet again at another beautiful Las Vegas drone show.
Bright Future Ahead: The Evolving Landscape of the Industry
The LDI drone show for the Drone Show Competition was beautiful, drawing a crowd of hundreds of LDI attendees. Sky Elements is always grateful for opportunities to perform drone shows for like-minded attendees, such as those at LDI. Sky Elements recently had a similar opportunity to present a 1,600-drone show for attendees at IAAPA that broke two Guinness World Records. The Sky Elements team cherishes flying shows for similar innovators and companies in the entertainment industry. With new technology and boundaries to break, the drone show industry’s future looks exceptionally bright. If you’re looking to wow attendees at your next expo, contact us today!
