Pyro Drone Shows: The Future of July 4th Fireworks? | WSJ Tech Behind
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Pyro drones are transforming July 4th firework shows by launching pyrotechnics in intricate patterns with millisecond accuracy. These high-tech displays require extensive engineering, choreographed flight plans with 3D animation software and sophisticated GPS systems. But these massive shows aren’t without risks as crashing drones can be a real concern. WSJ explores the technology behind how the quadcopter fleets are changing aerial displays. Chapters: 0:00 Explosive-laden quadcopter 0:46 The pyro element 1:49 Choreography and animation 4:12 GPS geofencing, safety and accidents 7:21 Testing the drones Tech Behind 'The Tech Behind' explores the amazing engineering, computing, science and algorithms that power our favorite tech. #Drone #Fireworks #WSJ
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