Verge Aero

01/06/2026

With decoupled flight controls, our system automates responses to in-flight conditions the instant they occur.

We built the Verge Aero drone show system with safety at the core. This is just one of the layers that gives pilots confidence for every flight.

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31/05/2026

Should pyrotechnic companies consider drone shows?

Joe at Rozzi Famous Fireworks was skeptical at first.

His advice is straightforward for other display companies: if you can make the investment, "I would strongly suggest it." And if you can't, find a drone show partner and offer the package together.

Catch Rozzi's big fireworks-and-drones productions in the USA this year:
⛳️ Six Flags Great America's 50th Anniversary celebration series (6/20 through 8/9 in Gurnee, Illinois)
🏰 Kings Island Grand Carnivale (7/18 through 8/2 in Mason, Ohio)
🎆 Western & Southern / WEBN Riverfest 50th Anniversary (Sept 6th along Cincinnati, Covington, and Newport riverfronts)
🇺🇸 Various Independence Day shows in the greater Cincinnati area!

Kings Island Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor 102.7 WEBN Western & Southern

28/05/2026

Recent events have reminded all of us in the drone show industry of something we already know: spectacular performances begin with rigorous engineering, disciplined operations, and multiple layers of safety.

At Verge Aero, safety isn't a feature added to the system—it's a foundational design principle that influences everything we build.

This video kicks off our series explaining the systems that make shows reliable.

23/05/2026

Still reeling from Fantasy Fest 2026 ⚡️⚔️ here’s a peek of the incredible 1,000-drone show by that lit up Norfolk’s sky just in time before the real storm rolled in! Show video coming soon.

21/05/2026

Rain, rain, stay away… The crew is ready for with 1,000 drones (and some pyro) tonight in Norfolk!

19/05/2026

Drones aren't just at Disney. Theme parks small and large have adopted drone shows as lucrative attraction.

Some parks opt to own a light show fleet, opening themselves up to more profitable opportunities.

Take Northern Lights Drone Shows, whose weekly campground drone show grew into a regional entertainment operation across northern USA. Their spectacular team along with the network made their first off-camp show possible — and the rest is history.

The full case study is available on our blog.

Photo credit: Bear Paw Adventure Park, Northern Lights Drone Shows

Jellystone Park Caledonia

09/05/2026

As a drone show operator, the most incredible venues can be tricky.

Take the Edinburgh Castle for example:
🏰 Historic landmark with tight flight restrictions
🏰 Unusual launch location (a courtyard bordered by cannon walls and a war memorial)
🏰 Sensitive grounds that limited equipment placement
🏰 Highly variable winds
🏰 Counter-terrorism security requiring close compliance

Aeroava navigated those constraints AND pulled off a gorgeous, perfectly-timed drone sequence in the closing scene of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo live performance alongside performers, lasers, and fireworks.

Shows like this demonstrate the necessity of a reliable drone show system:
🛸 Pre-visualization with realistic scale, altitude, and detailed obstructions;
🛸 Automatic flight path deconfliction so pilots can only fly what's safely achievable;
🛸 Precise grid and launchpad tools to achieve custom launch formations and multiple launchpads;
🛸 Effortless compatibility with Finale3D to integrate any show into a wider production environment
🛸 Timecode synchronization for perfect live performances.

Being a drone show operator allowed AeroAVA to safely plan and deliver a technically complex drone display in one of the world's most sensitive event venues.

Photo credit: AeroAVA Ltd, Craig Duncan Photography

04/05/2026

Yoda or Vader: which would be stronger in the Force? 🤔

May the Fourth be with you.

28/04/2026

Expect world-class pyrotechnics and drone shows all 3 nights!

27/04/2026

If you know a university student who is passionate about drone technology, share this with them. Application deadline is May 1.

The UAV Empower: Path to Leadership Event Scholarship sends up to three students to Commercial UAV Expo 2026 in Las Vegas this September. Each recipient receives a full conference pass, three nights of hotel, a travel stipend of up to $1,000, and mentorship meet-ups with industry professionals onsite.

The application is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at U.S.-based institutions, across all majors. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.

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