RP008-26 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 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 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 drone show shall begin promptly at 9:30 PM upon the Event Organizer’s signal to align with the conclusion of the live entertainment portion of the event. • The contractor must provide a minimum of 150 drones capable of producing coordinated light animations visible to the public viewing area. • The contractor must obtain all required FAA waivers, flight authorizations, airspace approvals, and local permits in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. • The contractor shall allow access to operations by local public safety officials including Gwinnett County Fire Marshal and law enforcement on the day of the event. • The contractor will be responsible for setup, testing, operation, teardown, and removal of all equipment, restoring the launch area to its original condition following the show.