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Disney and Intel Drones to Wow the Crowds with “Groundbreaking” Entertainment

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Coordinated, choreographed dronesĀ are the latest technical innovationĀ set to wow theme park crowds as Disney and intel launch previews of their ā€œStarbright Holidaysā€ showĀ in Orlando

After 5 months of close collaboration, Intelā€™s new “Shooting Star quadcopter” drones will create the live display and it will be the first time such an experience has been produced and guided by Disney’s Imagineers.

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Josh Walden, GMĀ of Intelā€™s New Technology Group said, ā€œOur drones, together with Disneyā€™s expertise in animation as well as storytelling, and the music score, together make what we think is going to be a groundbreaking form of entertainment.”

Wired details the technology behind the system, which utilises drones that are “simply flying LED delivery systems, capable of creating over four billion color combinations”.

Images courtesy Intel

https://www.wired.com/2016/11/disneys-latest-attraction-300-drones-flying-formation/

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Charles is managing director at blooloop. He attends numerous trade shows around the world and frequently speaks about trends and social media for the attractions industry at conferences. Outside of blooloop, his passions are diving, trees and cricket.

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