Indian Harbor Light Show Created by Drones Marks Club’s 135th Anniversary

On Saturday the night skies over the Indian Harbor Yacht Club were buzzing with drones in a celestial display that was part of the club's 135th anniversary celebration. During the drone show, which was in lieu of a more traditional fireworks display, illuminated drones lined up to create a variety of images including a champagne bottle and pair of glasses, a nautical flag, and the numerals 135. The result was a safe, sustainable event with lower environmental impact. In fact, in many locations across the US, drone shows are taking the place of traditional pyrotechnics for a variety of reasons, ranging from reducing pollution to avoiding risk of wildfires. And they're quieter, as opposed to traditional fireworks that expose animals – not just pets, but also wild animals and livestock – to immense stress. The effect of hundreds of glowing synchronized drones reversed out against the black night sky, often set to music, is memorable indeed. Happy anniversary IHYC! [caption id="attachment_219557" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Contributed photo: Gary Silberberg[/caption] [caption id="attachment_219554" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Contributed photo: Gary Silberberg[/caption] [caption id="attachment_219555" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Contributed photo: Gary Silberberg[/caption] [caption id="attachment_219556" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Contributed photo: Gary Silberberg[/caption]