Nearly everyone has been to an event that ended with eruptions of fireworks.
But a drone light show? That's not something you see every day.
Now, Miami-based LunaLite is bringing drone show productions to music festivals, sporting events and corporate engagements from its headquarters in Wynwood.
Founded by former event and film producers Adrian Allen and Arturo Lorde, LunaLite is launching with a fleet of 400 drones and six employees. Allen and Lorde said they are combining their storytelling expertise with technology to create visually striking light shows for small and large gatherings.
Drone light shows are produced by groups of drones that are lit and choreographed via computer software to produce a variety of aerial formations. The displays are a cleaner option than fireworks, which emit pollutants and fine particles that contaminate air and soil.
"It provides a great alternative for event producers who seek to deliver something new, exciting and environmentally sustainable to their audiences," Lorde said.
The light shows themselves can be enormous, with LunaLite capable of deploying hundreds of drones into the sky to perform for an event. The devices are equipped with LED lights visible from miles away and can form dynamic visual displays, including brand logos and messaging for clients.
LunaLite currently operates from a WeWork coworking space and has plans to hire locally as it scales up. So far, the company has seven events scheduled for 2023, with five of those commissions based outside of South Florida.
There's already a $1 billion global market for drone light shows, according to Allied Market Research. That's projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2031 as more event companies and brands turn to drones as firework replacements.
"We are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible with this exciting technology and we can't wait to share our vision with audiences around the globe," Allen said.
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