Liuyang turned the night sky into a living canvas on October 17, staging a record-breaking fusion of drones and fireworks that captivated millions on-site and online. The central Chinese city in Hunan province, long celebrated for its pyrotechnic heritage, set two Guinness World Records in one spectacular performance—blending cutting-edge aerial choreography with centuries-old fireworks craftsmanship.
The first milestone came as 15,947 drones took off in perfect unison, all controlled by a single computer. The second pushed the boundaries of aerial art even further: 7,496 drones carried fireworks aloft, creating the largest drone formation flight to deploy pyrotechnics. The show was a seamless collaboration between Shenzhen’s Gaoju Innovation and Liuyang’s renowned fireworks makers, a partnership that showcased how technology and tradition can elevate each other.
At the heart of the performance was a breathtaking “Sky Tree,” a towering formation that glowed against the night before the lower drones ignited their fireworks. The bursts resembled ethereal sprites, adding a natural wonder vibe to the high-tech spectacle. While Liuyang hosts fireworks displays every Saturday evening, this one stood apart—both for its scale and for the precision required to orchestrate thousands of airborne units without a hitch.
Key highlights:
– Two Guinness World Records: most drones launched simultaneously by a single computer, and largest drone formation flight carrying the most fireworks
– 15,947 drones launched at once under single-computer control
– 7,496 drones equipped with fireworks in the same show
By synchronizing nearly sixteen thousand drones with millisecond timing and integrating fireworks safely into flight formations, Liuyang has set a new global benchmark for drone light shows and pyrotechnic innovation. The event not only reinforces the city’s status as a fireworks capital, it also points to the future of large-scale public celebrations—where artistry, engineering, and storytelling meet in the sky.
