Kisumu plans its first drone light show for Christmas and New Year
A fireworks company is seeking approval from Kisumu County and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to fly hundreds of illuminated drones over the lakeside city. Its manager hopes to stage the first show before the end of the year.
Kisumu could see its first synchronised drone light show this festive season. The Star reported that hundreds of illuminated drones would fly in choreographed formations over the lakeside city. They would create images and patterns during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Kenya News Agency also reported the plan, saying Kisumu will host the show as the festive season begins. The show still needs approval. According to The Star, a fireworks and pyrotechnics company that recently opened a Kisumu branch is in talks with the county government and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). Branch manager and master projection artist Zamir Nurali said regulatory clearance and public safety were key considerations. "We are in discussions with the Kisumu County Government and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to see how we can execute a very beautiful drone show in Kisumu," he said. Nurali said he expects the first show to take place before the end of the year. Its final scale will depend on how many drones are used and how complex the formations are. He said a basic drone light…
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