Behind the scenes - How to make a drone show
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- The video demonstrates how to start set-up a drone show with DroneShowSoftware.com.
The creative part of the drone show depends on the show's choreography. The drone flight has to be created with any 3D animation software. Believe it or not - there are no limits for animation. Drones can create virtually ANY shape in three dimensions. They can even carry fireworks. The animation for this Winter Holiday drone show was created by Base Motion studio (Riga, Latvia.)
The speed and distance have to be tested once the animation is finished to make sure there is no collision danger and that the drones can reach the required speeds.
Once the animation is finished, Drone Show Software makes it possible to test it virtually - no drones are harmed! :) So-called software-in-the-loop (SITL) virtual environment that simulates real drone behavior is used. SITL allows to check if the provisionary takeoff and landing positions are OK if all animation formations are as they should be, all the lights are working as expected and the show is facing a correct direction. When the provisionary show position is clear, to assure audience safety it is possible to set drone flying limits with a cylinder or polygon shaped fences. Ready to proceed!
Controlling dozens or even hundreds of drones simultaneously is not easy at all. The good thing is that Drone Show Software takes care of the hardest stuff. The show operator just needs to check the drones and push the button!
Next step - organization of the show: setting up the Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS base station, Wi-Fi router for connecting the drones and the main control laptop. When everything is ready drones can be placed on the take-off field. When the drones have been placed out, Drone Show Software automatically assigns the flight paths from the animation to each drone. Next, the paths are uploaded to the drones. Then its time to do a preflight check to make sure all parameters are within the accepted limits. The final step is setting the show time, letting the drones know when they should take off. Drone Show Software allows to pre-program an exact starting time for all of the drones, so you do not need to worry about starting the show late. Ready, steady, arm the motors and go!
Drone Show Software displays all drone parameters in real time. It also shows the flight in 3D map environment. The setup has 4 safety layers to protect spectators: Geofence prohibiting drones to fly beyond a certain perimeter; control interface; Red Button app, and a backup human pilot with a remote controller is required to take over with manual control. The drones will land automatically after the show to enjoy the applause.
Here’s to many great shows to come!
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Thanks for explaining how it works. Really interesting!
It's like the Lite Brite I had when I was a kid came to life... In the SKY! I love this on so many levels!
THATS what it reminds me of!! Lite Brite was my favorite toy.
@@SarahMichelle777 Yesssss! Same here!
Wow, I knew about this type of technology for a while but still I can't get enough of how satisfying such displays are.
Thank you for your nice comment!
Ive seen this couple times now, its so badass to watch
Pretty cool them using Blender to do this.
Thanks for your feedback - we at Drone Show Software team totally agree with you! It's so mesmerizing to hear the buzzing of drones while taking-off for the show - add to it perfect music synchronisation, firework (optional) and it is a full package of entertainment for eyes, ears and mind :D Like this show czcams.com/video/HiFoXFeKQzI/video.html
@@sph-droneshow-community I think in locations were fireworks are getting forbidden now. This is a super nice replacement
Physics is reality! Love it.
So many animals run til they collapse of exhaustion because of fireworks events. If Drone Shows replaced fireworks, and there was music instead of loud bags, then so many animals lives would be saved, and nervous pets wouldn't suffer.
Yes, drone shows can be used as an alternative to fireworks to have more quite show and without fire hazard.
@@sphengineering plus endless possibilities 😄
Hope you are a vegan
I agree
True , I really hate my dogs freaking out because of my neighbour's fireworks , like we had to chain it nd it bit d chain until it broke its teeth ( before anyone says we shouldn't chain dogs in d house, d reason we had to chain it is cause we had guests in our house who are really scared of dogs being around)
This stuff is the best! THE BEST! Awesome stuff coming!
Just WOW ❤️
Absolutely fantastic. Good job all the team. Cutting Edge Technology.
what are the coast's of 49 drones with software?
Im here after watching live drone shows at Kuala Lumpur for New Year Celebration yesterday... awesome 🥰
Amazing that there are human beings that imagine and create such software.
Hello! We totally agree. 🤩 Thank you for your nice comment.
Who is here after SAG Games 2019 closing ceremony?
👇👇
Program are so impressive.
C'est fabuleux...
Bom dia
Passando para prestigiar aquele super like ✌
Amazing
Thanks! :)
Really interesting!
Happy to hear! Drone show industry is growing now!
I like the new Blender plugin guys. Seems quicker at checking collisions and speeds. And it looks like I can now have a different FPS for the waypoints and the changes in RGB values. Nice. 8FPS changes in colour does create nicer effects.
Well Done UGCS.
Nice
me! so curious after watching SEA Games closing ceremony 2019 :)
they just did one in Barbados with 600 drones and it was addressable sicne each drone had rgb light it was like a low resolution tv just awesome
Thank you for your feedback!
Never thought how this shows wr done until now
thats wild
Im here aftet i watched Seagames 2019 closing Celebration
me too GHAHAHAHAHAAHHA
Same
Same!!!! Na curious ako eh 😂
ako ,ehehehehe
Naruto XD1988
Yes same
Eco friendly 🙂
Very Best than fire crackers...
Except for the lithium batteries…
Can i know which sensor is used in each drone to coordinate with each other, i mean how software knows the position of the drone, and the distance between any nearby drome because I don't think gps will measure distance less than 1 meter in such a small system. And how does software know the hight from ground in all drone.?
Whoa...
If they can do this with drones imagine what they could do with surveillance birds
Count me in !!!
BLENDER 3D!!!!!!!!!!
I had no idea that these guys were just using Blender! That rules.
Yes, Blender is great to create the 3D choreography for drone shows animating the drone flights. in 2020 we even organised the first "Drone Show Choreography Competition" to motivate more Blender users to become drone show choreographers. Discover: www.droneshowsoftware.com/competition
Hahah you need a clear spot or landing zone for take off... hahah thats why they added those empty plastic container below them. They fly with their own landing zone so they can land almost everywhere. Also the plastic is a nice light diffuser. Thats a win-win situation :)
Indeed - a win-win situation. Initially the plastic container for these "v.1 show drones" is used a light difuser, and after some time testing the team decided to skip the legs (saves space while transporting the drone fleet) and land on drone's own landing zone. Today there is more than one model available for the drone shows - depending on payload (light, firework, etc) and flight conditions. For example, SwissDroneShow for their winter show use specially modified drones to be able to fly in -20C, here is the story behind their show czcams.com/video/loAaWmWezqQ/video.html
@@sph-droneshow-community I guessed it right :)
@@sph-droneshow-community Wouldnt it be more aero dynamic to have sort of blinds in that basket? Not sure how the new version looks, but this one seem to be a wind catcher
@@sph-droneshow-community Ps have you ever seen this guys work
www.stratusleds.com/aerial-leds
THats so cool to watch as wel
Wow......they should also make a drone game where you go in with a laser gun and must shoot drones
Ahhh... NO!
How do they create the choreography in blender that allows it to be connected to the drones, Is there a plugin that comes along with the DroneShowSoftware?
Hello! Check the information about the Drone Show Creator technology on the Drone Show Software web page: droneshowsoftware.com
wow. im curious about the bts of drone. im here after Korea drone amidst covid 19
More info is published on droneshowsoftware.com or send a message to ugcs@ugcs.com.
which drone you guys use? the Led is connected with the drone or you need install and prepare the light with other program?
Hello! Thank you for your question.
You can read about the drone manufacturers we work with on our Drone Show Software web page: droneshowsoftware.com
The narrator sounds like it is a satire video
Also his voice is like in a 90s documentaries
Wouldn't it be easier to just form a big cube of many stationary drones and then synchronize the led lights on them? Like a 3d TV screen. Wouldn't that be easier than creating choreographed flight paths?
While a drone show can serve as a flying screen, achieving a high-resolution image requires at least 2000 drones, preferably 4000. However, by orchestrating dynamic formations with drones, we can achieve a remarkable effect using significantly fewer drones.
How did you guys manage the drone battery duration?
In most cases our shows last up to 10 minutes, which is plenty for a fully charged 4 cell Li-Po battery.
When we are flying in colder weather we are using battery warmers and two sets of batteries - one for preparation and one for the show.
Battery levels are monitored in Drone Show Software.
For more detailed information please reach out to ugcs@ugcs.com or fill in the contact form at droneshowsoftware.com/#contact-us
i was suppose to sleep but a random stuff pop up to my head that needs to be google
and now ik that they coded it, i thought 500 people was controlling the 500 drones individually
Yes, the process of launching a drone show looks different, all the power is in good software.
We are glad that you are interested in the topic, visit our website www.droneshowsoftware.com/software to read details about the steps to launch a drone show.
How does the software know where each drone is at any given time? GPS does not have the resolution, and the D=S*T formula alone seems too asynchronous to work.
The precision is achieved with RTK GPS. More info about the solution is published on droneshowsoftware.com/software or please reach out to dss@ugcs.com. Subscribe to the Drone Show Community youtube channel to see more cool #droneshow videos czcams.com/users/DroneShowSoftwareCOMMUNITY
@@sphengineering Intriguing, UGCSTV. I had not known about RTK GPS. I've been scratching my head, trying to DIY my own position aware solutions. Great work. Thanks for the quick answer.
The Formula - e dyriah drone show got me here.
This technology can be very difficult to defend in the future, I really hope the navy and the airforce are already ready for this threat.
alo realmente buen video me gustaria que permanezcan haciendo este contenido... Voy a seguir mirando sus creaciones. Les mando un beso nos vemos luego 🤞🏽👍🏽
😊😊😊😊😊😊
is the software free for non commercial use ?
i mean is there a student license?
Drone Show Software is designed to create drone shows for diverse events of the entertainment industry not offering students license. If you see a scientific/educational usage of the software, please share your ideas by getting in contact with ugcs@ugcs.com.
I would really love to learn about this
What kind of drones are used? Do you have a link fro them?
Currently, there are 3 manufacturers which provide Drone Show Software compatible drones. More detailed on droneshowsoftware.com/software#drone-manufacturers or get in touch droneshowsoftware.com/#contact-us
which kind of drones are used in shows??
In this video, we use self-built drones based on Pixhawk.
Here after watching SEA GAMES closing ceremony.. Akala ko isa isang tao hahahahaha
i thing that i`m the only one ho want to see SEA GAMES closing ceremony after this :)))
2:15 which programming language is this one used to script each drone behavior?
We use C++
How much does this cost?
You can find the answer to your question here www.droneshowsoftware.com
and also leave your request in the feedback form, we will contact you with pleasure!
what type of drones are used in the video?
Thank you for your question! We are partnering with different drone manufacturers.
For more information and Drone Specifications, please contact our team: droneshow@sphengineering.com
Price of one drone
What type of drone are they using? And Where can I Buy this?
Drone Show Software supports Pixhawk based drones. Customers can choose from a range of compatible drones built by authorized manufacturers. More detailed information about the drones is published on www.droneshowsoftware.com/software or send a message to ugcs@ugcs.com.
ugcstv you also have the prices for me?
@@joep8600 Please send a message to ugcs@ugcs.com
what if in the future these drones became a weapon?..
In the future?
In the video, I see that the drones they use are DIY ... how much would each of those drone they use in the video cost ... since I see that the program is very good
The drones require a specialised setup, and Drone Show Software currently supports drones manufactured by two drone vendors (more vendors to come soon.) For more detailed information about the prises - please reach out to ugcs@ugcs.com
@@sphengineering I WOULD LIKE, IF YOU CAN ... MEASURE THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE DRONE, OF THE VIDEO ... SO I CAN DO IT ... AND BUY THE PROGRAM ... WHAT DO YOU THINK ...
@@davidbustamante1935 The Drone Show Software has a list of compatible drones provided by certified drone vendors. For more information check the droneshowsoftware.com/software or send a message to ugcs@ugcs.com.
starting with 50 drones can do a decent show ?
One of the most important elements of any show is the choreography - let's compare to some dancing event - also one/two dancers can achieve a WOW effect if the lights, music and choreography are aligned and breathtaking! The same applies to drone shows - if the choragraphy and transitions from one formation to next are mesmerizing - then the whole show will be amazing. If you wish to have more detailed discussion on this topic, please reach out to dss@ugcs.com. Have a great day!
What are the proce of the drones shown in this video also do cheaper drones do the same job can someone help lol
If you need a consultation of our Drone Show Software team regarding this issue, please forward your question to us on our web page mentioned in the description of the video.
Sea games phillippiness
so, are you offering a service or the product (drones, software, tecnical instruction...)?
SPH Engineering offers product: Drone Show Software and also drones, training, consultation, etc.
@@sphengineering ill take a look to your website, thanks
@@rutiponce8377 Great! Or let's get in touch directly - please send a message to ugcs@ugcs.com ;)
The voice is js life qatar airways announcement
How much do the drones cost?
Currently there are 3 drone providers for Drone Show Software - to have more detailed information please reach out to ugcs@ugcs.com or fill in the form droneshowsoftware.com/#contact-us to get in touch with the #DroneShow team!
Everything came in reel world to real world.we are aspecting real Ironman suit.
What is the name of the drone that you guys use?
The Drone Show Software has a list of compatible drones provided by certified drone vendors. For more information check the droneshowsoftware.com/software or send a message to ugcs@ugcs.com.
I want to know about this
More info about the solution is published on droneshowsoftware.com or please reach out to dss@ugcs.com. Subscribe to the Drone Show Community CZcams channel to see more cool #droneshow videos czcams.com/users/DroneShowSoftwareCOMMUNITY
How the light are controlled?
Software dude
Wireless dmx
after watching Sea Games :D
I want that software
Same
Please reach out to our team for more detailed discussion droneshowsoftware.com/#contact-us or ugcs@ugcs.com
Please reach out to our team for more detailed discussion droneshowsoftware.com/#contact-us or ugcs@ugcs.com
Here after watching drone advertisement with a QR code in Shanghai April 2021
Maybe someday they can play super mario in the sky...
I think 1 done is equal to i pixel. Maybe.
Nice idea :)
Watching the speed of the drone show industry development, everything is possible!
Who is here after Singapore Marina Bay Sands New Years countdown
👇👇👇
I wish this will replace fireworks. Not only is it better for the animals, sensitive people and the environment, but it’s so much more beautiful than fireworks and it also has the emotional component. I can’t understand how people are so obsessed with fireworks.
The future looks good ;)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We appreciate you love the idea of drone shows replacing fireworks! We truly believe that embracing innovative technologies like drone shows can contribute to a more sustainable future.
I will like to buy 200 and start my own business if it works 💪👷
Sounds like a plan! :) Please reach out to our team by sending a message to ugcs@ugcs.com or fill in the form on droneshowsoftware.com/#contact-us to get more detailed information.
Some interesting materials are published on
- There's no business like drone business droneshowsoftware.com/news/tpost/kirsbfj541-theres-no-business-like-drone-business
- How Drone Shows are Made droneshowsoftware.com/news/tpost/ff5fexd3fu-how-its-made-integrating-drone-shows-wit
- Behind the scenes/ Experience of drone show providers droneshowsoftware.com/news/tpost/pym034rf51-behind-the-scenes-experience-of-drone-sh
How do the drones keep track of distance to each other?
Lennart Nilsen I don't think they do as each drone is programmed with its own unique flight path. Unlike say acrobat airshows where pilots fly in formation and constantly look at their relative position to each other.
@@jaytam1 All it basically is a GPS in the drone
Hi,
i want to have a drone show
how can i get it?
i need hardware and the software
Hi, please send a message to ugcs@ugcs.com, so we can provide you with more detailed information! Discover: www.DroneShowSoftware.com
@@sphengineering hello. I just followed that link and have sent inquiry for software purchase.
@@danklyf4202 Awesome! We will reply shortly! :D
@@sphengineering hello. I just checked my email and there was the info i requested from you. Thank you for responding so quickly. I'm looking forward to purchasing the ultimate package, 100+ drones. 👍
Makes me wonder if aliens are just drones nwo
Hired...
Lets save the environment! Fireworks are so polluting... These are much better!
I'm excited about the software and impressed by the engineering, but the voiceover is terrible. Thumbs down.
Thank you for your feedback on the software! Also on the voiceover - great that the voiceover is outsourced and has nothing to do with the software, engineering and drone show :)
weba
Step one: have lots of money!
In our educational course, we also cover the topic - how this can be done within the block "MARKETING MATERIALS FOR CUSTOMERS & INVESTORS"
shop.ugcs.com/collections/drone-show-software/products/how-to-create-a-drone-show-business
Need some music for drones shows?
Thanks for the offer! :)
The background music is loud AF on this video.
We will take this comment into account in further work with the videos.
Thank you!
Good evenig,
My name is Elena Boada,
How can I contact you? ,
I am interesting to make the presentation of my project with drone.
thank you.
Mas hanep kay Drillon