Intel Breaks Drone Flight Record During Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
Intel uses 1,218 Shooting Star drones to create a massive light show at the PyeongChang 2018 Opening Ceremony, shattering its previous flight record.
Intel sets a new world record at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony by flying 1,218 Shooting Star drones simultaneously. The drones form the shape of a snowboarder before smoothly morphing into the iconic Olympic rings above the stadium. This impressive display surpasses Intel's previous record of 500 drones flown at once in Germany in 2016.
Despite plans to fly 300 drones live during the event, poor weather conditions force the team to rely on a prerecorded version of the record-breaking performance. This approach mirrors a similar aerial stunt Intel performs at the previous year's Super Bowl. The prerecorded footage still successfully captures the imagination of viewers around the world.
Beyond the opening ceremony, Intel continues to provide nightly drone light shows for the Olympic victory ceremonies. These additional performances feature animations of various winter sports and Olympic logos. Intel executives express pride in pushing technological boundaries on such a prestigious global stage, while Guinness World Records representatives commend the rapid growth of drone entertainment capabilities.