Mon Dec 09 07:02:26 UTC 2024: ## Texas Drone Show Breaks World Record with 5,000 UAVs
**Mansfield, TX** – A spectacular drone show in Mansfield, Texas, has captivated the internet, achieving a new Guinness World Record and garnering millions of views online. Sky Elements, a US-based drone company, collaborated with UVify to orchestrate the breathtaking display of 5,000 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) just before Christmas.
The show, featuring a giant, animated Santa Claus in his sleigh pulled by reindeer, surpassed Sky Elements’ own previous record of 2,500 drones, set just a week prior. This marks the company’s 11th Guinness World Record.
A video of the event, which has gone viral on social media platforms like Instagram, has accumulated over 98 million views and 5.5 million likes. The footage showcases the meticulous setup process and the awe-inspiring moment when the drones take flight, their LED lights forming vibrant, large-scale images against the twilight sky.
Social media users expressed their amazement, with comments ranging from “Imagine looking out your window and seeing this” to “Our ancestors would have been truly spooked.” One user simply described it as “genuinely bada*s.”
Preston Ward, chief pilot of Sky Elements, expressed his excitement, stating, “Not only did we spread the holiday spirit, but we also scored our 11th Guinness World Record while we were at it!” Robert Cheek, COO of UVify, added, “Today’s achievement is a testament to the incredible innovation and dedication of the entire UVify team.” He highlighted the partnership’s success in pushing the boundaries of drone technology.
This isn’t Sky Elements’ first festive drone spectacle; a Thanksgiving show featuring a lifelike turkey also generated significant social media buzz. The company continues to impress audiences with its innovative and increasingly large-scale drone light shows.
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