A US-based drone company has captivated social media users after posting a video of one of the largest drone shows by flying 5,000 UAVs over a field in Mansfield, Texas, ahead of Christmas. Sky Elements broke their own record of flying 2,500 drones in the Northern Hemisphere just a week earlier, earning their 11th Guinness World Record. The company teamed up with UVify to bring to life the amazing drone light show, which featured Santa Claus riding his sleigh pulled by two giant reindeer.
The video has since gone viral on social media and shows several technicians from both teams setting up the drones outside. As night falls, the drones, with near-laser precision, rise from the ground and launch themselves into the sky, installing LED lights that flash to form gigantic structures. The next moment you see Santa Claus, dressed in his red uniform and long beard, waving to the audience with a sleigh full of presents for boys and girls on his nice list.
As of the last update, the video had over 98 million views and 5.5 million likes on Instagram alone.
Social media responds
“Imagine looking out your window and seeing this,” said one user, while another added: “Our ancestors would be truly shocked if they ever saw something like this in the night sky.”
A third commented: “This is really bad. Too cool to be true.”
Of this achievement, Sky Elements Chief Pilot Preston Ward said, “Not only did we spread the holiday cheer, but we scored our 11th Guinness World Record while we were at it!”
Meanwhile, UVify COO Robert Cheek added: “Today's achievement is a testament to the incredible innovation and dedication of the entire UVify team. We are thrilled to be working with Sky Elements to push the boundaries of what is possible with drone technology and a truly unforgettable experience.”
This is not the first time that SkyElements has created a festive drone show. On Thanksgiving, a lifelike turkey burst into the night sky full of life and color, delighting social media users.
