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Incredible Drone Display is World’s Biggest Ever - Guinness World Records - YouTube (youtube.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al to c/technology

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Just to be clear, the noise and air pollution that a switch to drone shows away from fireworks shows would save, would be incredibly significant. I don't think the cost makes it viable yet, but it's something to aim for.

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[–] perestroika 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Looking at the beatiful show, I cannot avoid thinking: "each of them a potential weapon".

So in fair weather, when communication is smooth and all navigation systems are working, it's entirely feasible to coordinate a swarm of 10 000. Wow. :)

Soon enough, they will be coordinating each other in the presence of electronic warfare, and swarms of 100+ fly already, so 1000 is the next step. Anyone doing air defense is probably designing energy weapons (lasers, masers, etc) at a pace approaching madness, besides making ever-cheaper drones.

As for the environmental footprint - if each drone withstands 10 performances, they will probably save resources. :)