Around 16,000 drones break Guinness World Records in stunning firework show

Around 16,000 drones break Guinness World Records in stunning firework show
Almost 16,000 drones took to the skies in Liuyang, China, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest drone show to date.

The firework show was watched by millions of people in person and virtually, as 15,947 drones created stunning visuals.

Known as the fireworks capital of China, CGTN reported that Liuyang City set two Guinness World Records for the simultaneous launch of 15,947 drones from a single computer and another record for the most drones carrying fireworks simultaneously, clocking in at 7,496 drones.

The show, themed “A Firework Belonging to Me,” saw drones burst to life into the shape of trees as fireworks rained from the sky.

Photo credit: Publicity Department of Liuyang