1,000 drones perform spectacular formations in Guangzhou

Drones get ready to take off for a performance in Guangzhou, capital city of south China’s Guangdong Province, on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. [Photo: ycwb.com]

A record number of 1,000 Chinese drones performed stunning formations in Guangzhou of south China’s Guangdong Province on Saturday night to celebrate the Lantern Festival, the last day of the Chinese New Year holiday.

According to local news portal ycwb.com, the drones formed six different formations during a 15-minute performance against the night sky near Guangzhou’s landmark Canton Tower. The performance was held concurrently with a concert.

All the drones were made by Chinese producer EHang and controlled by only one computer.