This show dates back to December 2022 and remains a really important part of the FlightShows story. At a time when drone shows were still a genuinely new sight in the UK, 150 drones lit up Heaton Park with a giant menorah, dreidel and a celebration of Chanukah in the stars.
We were incredibly proud of what we created then, and still are. Our shows and capabilities have grown enormously since, but this was one of those early moments that showed us just how powerful drone shows could be when technology, storytelling and a community come together.
FlightShows were honoured to be asked to present a drone light show in Heaton Park in Manchester to celebrate the Jewish festival of lights. We are so happy that our drone show technology could be a part of this community event and were delighted to display a 60m high menorah in the skies above Manchester to celebrate Chanukah’s message of freedom and light.
150 drones were used to create the giant menorah, a huge spinning dreidel, a globe, Happy Chanukah and more as part of the 12-minute display.
It was really impressive how the team at FlightShows put together the Chanukah Drone Show for us. The concept and story was new to them, but they picked up on all the details and managed to portray it amazingly well.
Eoin and the others were honest, clear and helpful as well as managing all the different hurdles that cropped up along the way in a very efficient and cordial manner.
Thank you very much.
Rabbi Moshe Cohen, Chabad-Lubavitch Manchester
The event was covered on BBC North West Tonight.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001gcy0/north-west-tonight-evening-news-20122022
Amazing, what a performance!
Glad you enjoyed, Ari. We can’t wait for Chanukah 2023!
Having read this I thought it was rather informative.
I appreciate you finding the time and energy to put this article together.
I once again find myself spending a significant amount of time both reading and posting comments.
But so what, it was still worthwhile!