A breathtaking drone display during the Mysuru Dasara celebrations in Indian state of Karnataka has entered the Guinness World Records, with 2,983 drones forming a stunning artwork of a tiger in the night sky.
The spectacle, held at Torchlight Parade Ground in Bannimantap on September 28, surpassed the previous record of 1,985 drones.
Aerial footage of the display, shared online by drone content creator Srihari Karath of Botlab Dynamics, has gone viral, showcasing the massive scale and precision of the record-breaking show.
The September 28 event marked the first of two trial demonstrations ahead of the main shows on October 1 and 2. Spectators cheered as 3,000 drones painted the sky with intricate images, accompanied by a musical performance by playback singer Kunal Ganjawala.
Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), which organised the show, increased the number of drones from 1,500 last year to nearly 3,000 this year to create the national animal in the sky.
Managing Director Munigopal Raju said the project followed rigorous procedures, including certification by a London-based team, and vetting by aeronautical engineers, auditors, and legal experts.
“The groundwork was carried out to ensure the illumination of Mysuru’s streets and the drone show together create a truly memorable experience,” Raju said, crediting around 200 CESC staff and 100 private company employees for making the world record possible.
While the tiger artwork was the highlight, the show also featured dazzling images of the solar system, world map, Indian soldier, peacock, dolphin, eagle, Lord Krishna dancing on a serpent, ‘Mother Cauvery,’ the Karnataka map with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar, Ambari elephant, and Goddess Chamundeshwari.
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