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Rheinkirmes to Debut Germany’s Largest Drone Light Shows Before Fireworks

Final safety checks have been completed under clear skies with rehearsals set to conclude before two 20-minute drone performances over the Rhine.

Overview

  • The shows will launch 1,000 LED-equipped drones on July 12 and July 18, each delivering nearly 20-minute choreographies of two- and three-dimensional images up to 300 meters high.
  • AO Multimedia & Drones markets these spectacles as the country’s largest light shows, deploying five times more drones than typical displays.
  • Motifs include Düsseldorf icons such as the Radschläger and a 150-meter-tall dancer figure, with the first program featuring the Radschläger and the second highlighting the Rheinturm.
  • Over 80 percent of the sky-bound animations will be visible from both banks of the Rhine and adjacent bridges, offering multiple vantage points.
  • Organizers stress the drone performances complement rather than replace the traditional fireworks and confirm favorable weather forecasts for the scheduled dates.