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SEMI-CUSTOM DRONE SHOWS

 Tell your story with our cost-effective semi-custom drone
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What is a semi-custom drone show?

A semi-custom show is created using our library of pre-designed formations, which we call "frames." Each frame is a beautiful, tested sequence, like a soaring heart or a burst of geometric shapes. Rather than building your show from scratch, we carefully select and sequence these ready-made frames to tell your story.

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We work with you to choose frames that reflect your ideas and the theme of your event. Whether you want to celebrate an anniversary or highlight a specific message, we guide you in selecting the perfect formations to make the show feel uniquely yours. 

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How it works

Step 1:

Submit your enquiry, and we will respond, typically within 24 hours. We will review the details and provide you with a quote. 

Step 2:

Once step 1 is complete, we will work with you to create an initial concept. When you're happy with the concept, it will be fully animated and tested.

Step 3:

We will send you a render of the show. Once your happy with the show, the details will be finalised, and everything else is left to us.

 Is a semi-custom show right for you? 

​​Your event is on a tighter timeline, and you need a show ASAP.

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You want to tell a story, but don't need the flexibility of a bespoke show.

You can't justify the cost of a bespoke show, but want to share your story.​

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What benefits does a semi-custom show have over a pre-built show?

1.

A show shaped by you.

We achieve this by working with you to select the perfect pre-designed animations that reflect your vision, creating a seamless and unique performance.

2.

Make it unmistakably yours.

Add personal touches like initials, a date, or a meaningful symbol to the performance, creating a deeper emotional connection that a standard pre-built show cannot provide.

3.

Tell a story in the sky.

We sequence the animations to create a flowing narrative with a beginning, middle, and end, making your celebration more emotionally engaging than a standard, fixed show.

How does the cost of a semi-custom show compare to a bespoke show?

A semi-custom drone show is significantly cheaper than a fully bespoke show.

How much cheaper?

Typically, the animation cost is roughly half of a full bespoke show; however, this is not half of the full cost of the show. Contact us today for a personalised quote for your needs.

Why is it cheaper?

Because we are using our pre-built frame library, most of the extensive animation work is already complete. This significantly reduces the design time needed to prepare your show. 

Our capabilities

20+

The minimum number of drones we fly per show is 20. The maximum is 200 drones.

15

The maximum length of show we can provide is 15 minutes; this does not include take-off and landing.

1 month

We recommend booking at least 1 month before the show date.

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