Travis Air Force Base Replaces Fireworks with Intel Drone Li…

It’s one other signal that drone mild reveals are greater than only a curiosity.  Travis Air Force Base is changing the enduring July 4th fireworks show with an Intel® Shooting Star™ drone mild present.

The United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4th, and since 1777 the day has been marked by outside fireworks reveals.  This 12 months, custom adjustments as Intel will present a choreographed mild present carried out (climate allowing) at Travis Air Force Base in California.

“In celebration of July Fourth and Travis Air Force Base’s 75^th anniversary, 500 Intel Shooting Star drones will dance throughout the nighttime sky in a choreographed aerial routine that honors energetic army and veterans,” says a launch from Intel’s newsroom.

“We are excited to collaborate with the Travis Air Force Base to celebrate the July Fourth holiday by bringing a new form of nighttime entertainment to honor the military and their families. I am looking forward to seeing the joy and excitement that our drone light show brings to the spectators.”
–Anil Nanduri, vp and basic supervisor, Intel drone workforce

Travis Air Force Base is collaborating with Intel to acknowledge energetic army, veterans and contributors of the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). Travis Air Force Base has one of many largest Air Force EFMP populations. The program’s mission is to determine medical and academic service necessities of members of the family in help of active-duty sponsor reassignment and civilian employment abroad.

“This drone light show will be a more inclusive July Fourth celebration that can be enjoyed by all families, especially those with sensitives to the sounds of firework explosions,” says Intel.

“The story of the Air Force is a story of innovation. With Travis in close proximity to Silicon Valley, the base strives to develop relationships and to play an active role in Northern California’s innovation ecosystem,” mentioned Col. John Klein, Travis Air Force Base set up commander. “For our 75^th anniversary and as a approach of claiming thanks for the unprecedented neighborhood help, we needed to deal with our family and friends to a particular Independence Day celebration – Intel’s imaginative and prescient to reimagine fireworks with cutting-edge drone expertise was a pure match for our airmen and viewers.”

“While fireworks amaze audiences of all ages, there are pollution and safety concerns and the loud sound effects are sometimes unsettling to humans and animals alike,” Nanduri mentioned. “This partnership showcases how Intel’s advanced drone technologies are making strides to positively impact the world and create new entertainment experiences for all audiences.”