Drones will light up the Northern Kentucky skyline this October alongside other artistic exhibitions thanks in part to a Covington-based company.
The BLINK light and arts show has partnered with Fort Worth-based Sky Elements Drone Shows to introduce the festival’s first ever Drone Light Show. The creative element for the Drone Light Show will be executed by Covington-based Durham Studios.
The first show is scheduled for Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. Two shows will be held each evening from Oct. 13 through 16.
“The BLINK Drone Show will connect Cincinnati and Covington riverfronts with an array of animation using the drone technology provided by Sky Elements Drone Shows,” said Justin Brookhart, executive director of BLINK. “The Drone Show will highlight the beautiful Suspension Bridge as the backdrop for the nightly shows.”
Attendees will be able to see the spectacle along both sides of the Ohio River. To provide optimal viewing experiences, BLINK has partnered with CVG airport to create designated viewing areas at Smale Park in Cincinnati and the Covington Landing Amphitheater in Northern Kentucky.
The Drone Light Show will feature 300 drones putting on a 10 minute show. A sequence of unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, will coordinate together to display 3D imagery, animations and lighting.
