- Some U.S. cities have replaced fireworks with drone light shows.
- Cities in California and Colorado have introduced drones to their Fourth of July celebrations.
- Drone shows reduce the chance of wildfires and noise pollution.
Some U.S. cities, such as California and Colorado, have replaced fireworks with drone light shows for Independence Day.
Hundreds of drones to replace Tuesday’s fireworks show in San Diego All over Ocean Beach and La Jolla.
Lakewood, Boulder and Castle Rock chose drone shows Following a switch from other peripheral cities in Colorado last year.
Some fireworks festivals have been canceled this year. For example, in California, new regulations in Los Angeles County require all fireworks shows to: Licensed by the Los Angeles Area Water Quality Control Boardseveral shows had to be canceled as a result.
Similarly in the San Francisco Bay Area, fire departments watch out for fireworksand more cities has switched to hiring light show professionals and entertainment companies dedicated to delivering these experiences.
Apart from noise pollution, fireworks are a major cause of wildfires in many dry cities.Washington State Department of Natural Resources Tweeted that there have already been six wildfires this week Fireworks were set off in the Pacific Cascades area.
—Washington State Department of Natural Resources (@waDNR) July 3, 2023
In recent years, drone shows have become popular for large-scale performances. Coachella music festival and super bowl halftime show.