Sky Elements Drones’ North Richland Hills holiday show with 1,499 drones broke Guinness World Records for largest fictional character and aerial image, according to a WFAA article. They report,

“A holiday drone show in North Richland Hills by Sky Elements Drones broke the Guinness World Record for “largest fictional character made with multi-rotors or drones” and “largest aerial image made with multi-rotors or drones” Sunday.

The event at Birdville FAAC’s football stadium saw the launch of 1,499 drones, marking the largest and tallest drone show witnessed in Texas, Sky Elements says.”

Sky Elements’ drone show in North Richland Hills, breaking records, featured a livestream and sold-out tickets, offering an eco-friendly alternative to fireworks, according to a Dallas Morning News article. In it they say,

“Sky Elements also provided a livestream of the event on social media for those who could not make it in person. The show was free to attend but required tickets, which sold out.

“This is so much better than fireworks,” one person said on Facebook. “We loved all the smiling faces that enjoyed the show and holiday cheer!” the North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation department wrote.

According to Sky Elements, drone light shows are aerial displays created with a fleet of drones, each fitted with LED lights to create patterns, shapes and animations. Drone shows are a contemporary alternative to traditional fireworks displays, with the company touting them as environmentally friendly.”

Sky Elements’ drone shows, synchronized by computer systems, offer eco-friendly alternatives to traditional fireworks, with upcoming events planned in Florida, Louisiana, and California.