Keeping Show Drones Flight-Ready
Behind every drone light show is a huge amount of preparation long before the first drone ever takes off.While the final result looks effortless — hundreds of drones moving perfectly…
Behind every drone light show is a huge amount of preparation long before the first drone ever takes off.While the final result looks effortless — hundreds of drones moving perfectly…
On 19 January 2026, FlightShows became the first UK operator to receive a UK SORA-based Operational Authorisation for drone swarming. We look at the aviation, regulation and innovation behind that milestone, and where swarm technology goes next.
In recent years, drone shows have gained popularity and have been organised more frequently. However, there have been instances where drones have fallen or flown away, leading to concerns about…
Drone light shows hold an undeniable charm, enchanting audiences with their spellbinding performances. However, amid the excitement, a common concern crops up: Can you actually fly drone shows near an…
The drones took to the sky on 16 August in Tenby, Wales, as part of a Ministry of Defence (MOD) campaign to remind the public of the simple actions they should take to stay safe when using military training land.
This article was originally published in March 2021 and refers to the CAA's former OSC framework. FlightShows was one of the UK's early operators authorised for large-scale drone swarming under…