Light Up Louisville Drone Show Set for December

Louisville is set to kick off its annual Light Up Louisville celebration on December 7, featuring a spectacular drone show and video mapping, with events running from 3 to 9 p.m. The festivities will include a mistletoe market, food options, and appearances from holiday characters like Santa Claus. Meanwhile, SPH Engineering has introduced the Drone Show Creator software, which simplifies drone choreography creation, allowing users to design impressive shows with real-time control and easy integration of multimedia elements. In New Zealand, data scientist Caleb Moses utilized drone footage to estimate a crowd of at least 40,000 participants in a recent hīkoi, using various methods to assess crowd density. Lastly, a recent drone display in West End captivated audiences with a 45-minute storytelling show that featured over 600 drones, illustrating the history of life from the Big Bang to modern achievements.