Drone Show

The City of Lawrenceville is seeking a contractor to design, produce, and execute a synchronized aerial drone light show at 9:30 PM on Saturday, August 1, 2026, as part of the City’s America 250 Celebration. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, machinery, tools, means of transportation, software, supplies, equipment, materials, services, FAA compliance, permitting, and incidentals necessary to perform the drone light show. The proposed drone light show should prioritize visual fullness, fluid motion, and dynamic transitions throughout the performance. The animation sequences should maximize the visual impact of the drone formations while maintaining continuous audience engagement. • The drone light show should consist of 150 or more synchronized drones, creating animated formations in the sky through coordinated flight patterns and LED lighting. • The contractor should provide a detailed narrative describing the proposed drone light show design and execution. • The contractor should provide a storyboard or description of each animation, including sequence order and approximate duration. • The total length of the show should be approximately 15 minutes. • The contractor should describe the synchronization with music, if included. • The contractor should describe the control systems and redundancy protocols used to ensure safe and reliable drone operation. • The contractor should provide a detailed price breakdown including production, programming, travel, staffing, setup, flight operations, and teardown. • The contractor should provide all supplies and equipment necessary to perform the drone show as proposed. • The contractor should provide transportation of equipment, supplies, and personnel necessary to present the display. • The contractor should provide a contingency plan in case technical issues arise during the drone show.