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Software for drone shows combined with pyrotechnics

A drone picture, a fireworks display that extends it, two operators to synchronise: sell the whole thing as one show.

A combined show pairs a choreography of light drones with a fireworks display that punctuates or closes it. Two trades share the same site: the drone operator, with its own flight authorisations and exclusion zone, and the pyrotechnician, with safety distances and an authority declaration. There are two approaches: pyrotechnics carried by the drones themselves, reserved for specifically equipped operators, and ground pyrotechnics framing the aerial picture. Demand comes from premium clients: major cities, brands, product launches, high-end weddings that want something nobody in the area has seen yet.

Lead time is much longer than for a classic display. The drone operator often needs several weeks to secure airspace authorisations, and the pyrotechnician must lock the timecode to the choreography to the second. A shell drifting into the flight zone, a soundtrack changed at the last minute, wind that keeps the drones grounded: the scenario must cover each case, including a fireworks-only fallback if the flight is cancelled. The client, meanwhile, wants to see the result before signing off a large budget, which makes a convincing pitch essential.

In PyroDesk, the drone operator joins the dossier as a partner or subcontractor: they read the firing plan, the timeline and the site map, without the sale price. PyroSimulator shows the client the display in 3D with real calibres and the spectator view, which helps defend a premium quote. The authority declaration is pre-filled, stock is reserved, the planning blocks the crew, and the contract is signed on the client portal. Internal messaging keeps coordination with the operator in the same place as the dossier.

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Frequently asked questions

Who obtains the authorisations for a drone and fireworks show?

Each operator carries its own: the drone operator handles flight authorisations and airspace, the fireworks display company handles the display declaration. Align both calendars from the first meeting and check with the competent authorities, because lead times and documents vary from one site to another.

Can pyrotechnics be mounted on drones?

Specialised operators do it with drones designed for that purpose and suitable products; it is not a simple add-on to a standard light drone. Ask the operator and your insurer before offering it. Ground pyrotechnics remain the most common way to complete a drone picture.

How do I synchronise the fireworks with the drone choreography?

Start from a shared soundtrack with timecode that both you and the drone operator follow on your respective systems. Rehearse the start cues together, plan a fallback if the drones cannot take off, and validate the firing plan in simulation so each effect lands on the intended figure.

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