Light Show · Planning · 15 October 2026 · 3 min read
How many drones do you need for a drone light show?
Text, logos and portraits need different numbers of drones. A simple guide to choosing the right size of show.
Each drone in a light show is one point of light. The number of drones decides how much detail your shapes can hold and how large they appear in the sky.
Simple text and symbols
Short names, dates, hearts and rings need fewer drones and still read beautifully.
Logos
Logos need enough drones to keep their outline clear. Simple marks need fewer, complex marks need more.
Portraits and detailed scenes
Faces and detailed images need the most drones to look recognisable.
Audience and distance
A larger crowd spread over a bigger area benefits from a larger show, so shapes stay clear from every angle.
Let the story decide
We recommend a size based on what you want to say and where guests will stand, then quote around it.