Nairobi: Nairobi is on Wednesday set to witness the first-ever public drone light show powered by Jay Pyrotechnics. The dazzling drone shows to light up Nairobi's night sky will, according to organisers, bring residents and visitors a new experience, a combination of modernity, realistic art shows, and light shows with laser mapping technology.
According to Kenya News Agency, the first drone light show in the capital city will be a high-impact artistic infusion of innovation and tradition in a digital age. The groundbreaking event will be spearheaded by Jay Pyrotechnics, a leading brand in fireworks and visual experiences across the African continent. A drone light show involves multiple aerial vehicles equipped with LED lights flying in synchronised formations to create patterns and images in the sky.
The company, a leader in drone light shows in the country, is working in overdrive to deliver the first-ever drone show in Kenya that will not only be visually satisfying but also environmentally friendly. Industry stakeholders contend that drone lights are the perfect substitutes for fireworks displays, as they are noiseless and less polluting. They are friendlier and more interactive displays without pollution, with Jay Pyrotechnics promising a spectacle that will 'illuminate the skyline and the hearts of the people'.
Jay Pyrotechnics Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jayshree Suchak says Nairobi will be set 'ablaze' with light music and wonder and expressed optimism that city dwellers will embrace the show wholeheartedly. The CEO says the nighttime display will take place during the inauguration of a newly completed green-certified tower along Mombasa Road where hundreds of drones fitted with lights will create moving formations in the sky.
The Purple Tower, a 14-storey building located along Mombasa Road, will be unveiled on Wednesday with a rare spectacle. 'We are set to execute a groundbreaking 300-drone light show for the official launch of Purple Dot Tower in Nairobi,' she said. She added that it will be Nairobi's first-ever drone show of its kind, marking a significant milestone in the city's entertainment and event production landscape.
Jay Pyrotechnics, formed in 1993, is a globally renowned creative events company in the field of fireworks, special effects and visual experience and has a presence in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Mauritius, Seychelles, Nigeria, Ghana, and Egypt. Suchak says drone light shows and aerial performances are redefining the future of entertainment on a large scale in Kenya and across Africa.
She says Nairobi's inaugural 300-drone display promises to be a night of enchantment and splendour as her company showcases Kenya's growing drone industry. 'We will illuminate Nairobi's skyline with its first-ever drone light show, and it will be a memorable and experiential occasion,' said Suchak in an interview. She went further 'Kenyans will witness an unprecedented aerial spectacle as drones take to the skies.'
Suchak says the record-setting show represents the future of live entertainment that combines technology, artistry and innovation in a way that has never been seen before in Kenya. She said the company is leaving 'no stone unturned' to ensure an unforgettable experience and grand celebration, with the main feature being a laser show and multimedia projections.
Suchak says drone light shows are becoming increasingly popular for events, festivals, and celebrations. She says the highlight will be a light show as 300 drones take off in the night sky that promises a spectacle of dancing lights in the night sky, synchronised to music, leaving people in awe and wonder. Drone light shows are a combination of drones programmed to fly in 3D space to make identifiable visual forms and create a stunning visual spectacle for events.
Suchak says the innovative aerial performance with the combination of movement and colour will redefine celebrations on the local scene, seemingly blending artistry and cutting-edge technologies. 'We look forward to creating more awe-inspiring experiences in the near future, a paradigm shift in celebrations, as drone shows visually appeal to diverse audiences,' she said.