Due to the increased risk of fire in many parts of the southwest, cities are looking for alternatives to the July 4th Independence Day show. increase.
Many communities across the country will use drones instead of extinguishing fireworks this holiday.
Hire a Denver-based company, UAVPro, to use a drone to create a sync light display.
Graham Hill, the owner of the drone company, says his phone has been ringing constantly since the fire ban was issued.
"Last year there were probably about 12 requests, but this year there were probably 300-400 requests," Hill said.
At the Drone Light Show, you can use more than 1,000 drones that fly in formation in certain locations. Drones are programmed to perform light effects, animations, and even dance.
According to Hire UAV Pro, depending on the number of drones, the light show occupies the entire sky and extends up to 400 feet or hundreds of feet.
Hill states that Colorado has been actively working to cancel fireworks since last year's Marshall Fire.
"The greatest impetus for doing this to replace fireworks was the Louisville fire, which ignited in the winter," Hill explained. "And I think that's what surprised everyone at the potential for widespread destruction from the January and February fires. We need to anticipate this for the summer."
The company hosts drone shows in several cities in Colorado throughout the weekend of July 4.
And with growing concerns about wildfires, Centennial isn't the only state looking at the sky for a creative light display.
"We have received a large number of calls from Utah, but also from Southern California. Recently, we have received a large number of calls from Arizona and New Mexico. I have a phone call, "Hill said. "So it was interesting to see for a moment. As you know, it's a direct correlation from the outbreak of the fire to the ringing of the phone."
Due to the extreme drought in the southwest, many Fireworks are banned in the city.
Most of the western half of the United States has experienced at least moderate drought conditions.
With little visible drought relief, Hill says he is already working to increase the fleet of reserved drones in 2023.
"If we can help the community still enjoy fun and safe outdoor entertainment, and hopefully people will find it cool, and I know, I don't think there is a limit to how far this can go, "Hill said.
