Intel Drone Light Show Steals the Show at Coachella

Intel’s taking pictures star drones have carried out at Coachella for the second yr in a row, lighting up the sky above the set of headlining act ODESZA.

It’s one among the few occasions that the know-how large has been in a position to carry out dwell above an viewers, fairly than occasions being prerecorded, as was the case with the Super Bowl halftime present final yr.

Other notable Intel exhibits have included the opening and shutting ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, repeated world information for the most variety of drones flown autonomously and a visit to the Las Vegas strip to mild up the Fountains of Bellagio.

Read extra: A Closer Look at Intel’s Indoor Light Shows

Beyond fireworks: Intel’s imaginative and prescient for drone mild exhibits

In an editorial, Intel’s VP of New Technology and GM of UAS, Anil Nanduri, outlined the firm’s imaginative and prescient for the way forward for fireworks. He anticipates the know-how getting used for each promotional and leisure functions.

“The sky is a blank canvas for creating new experiences with drone light shows, including Intel branding and awareness. Both Intel and our strategic partners have benefitted from the media attention and awards generated by our shows,” he wrote.

“We look forward to seeing these experiences in locations across the world from sporting events, theme parks, celebrations and more.”

Intel is in an excellent place to push the know-how ahead, with robust relationships with regulators and a historical past of embracing innovation responsibly. Nanduri believes that the firm’s mild exhibits will go on to switch fireworks for good.

“At Intel, we will continue to push the boundaries of drone technology, accelerating the adoption of commercial drone use and proliferating this new, innovative form of entertainment. We are committed to bringing drone innovations to market in a safe, responsible and scalable way. We are thankful for the regulatory agencies, ecosystem partners, customers and everyone involved that helped make this a reality,” he mentioned.

“One day in the future, we will look back at history and see how drone light shows transformed the way we look at the night sky.”