Creation of show design, colours and effects with 3D visualisation – matched to music and timing for a coherent overall experience.
Heidelberg has enchanted visitors for centuries: the world-famous castle above the old town, the Old Bridge, the Philosophers’ Walk – and the long-standing tradition of the castle illuminations, when fireworks and Bengal lights make the ruins glow. A drone show in Heidelberg continues this romantic tradition of light with modern technology: hundreds of choreographed drones paint glowing images above the Neckar and the old town – precise, quiet and unforgettable.
Impressive drone shows
Detailed discussion of your visions, goals and technical requirements for the drone show.
Coordination of all official permits and safety requirements – from flight clearances to data protection.
Planning and execution of all logistics – from safe drone transport to punctual on-site setup.
Safety concept with airspace monitoring, barriers and risk analysis – for a controlled and safe drone show.
Precise execution on site – from setup to show. Our team flies all drones in sync and ensures smooth technology and safety.
From intimate weddings to major events – discover the many possibilities.
And many more: State reception • Fashion show • Theatre performance • Carnival • Gaming event • Open day • Theme park • Christmas party
Hardly any other city combines romance and science like Heidelberg – Germany’s oldest university, international research institutes and millions of guests from all over the world. A drone show speaks to both sides: emotional light art in the sky, realised with precision technology. Ideal for city festivals, corporate events of the science and technology sector and private celebrations – and as a quiet alternative to fireworks, gentle on the old town, residents and the wildlife along the Neckar.
The Neckarwiese is Heidelberg’s natural festival ground – during the castle illuminations, tens of thousands of spectators follow the spectacle above the river from here. With the castle and the Old Bridge as a backdrop, a drone show unfolds in a setting of rare beauty, its light formations mirrored in the Neckar. Showmatrix develops the right choreography for your location and handles the complete permit planning with the authorities.
A drone show is an event where a group of drones with synchronised lights light up the sky at night. Unlike traditional fireworks displays that use pyrotechnic effects, a drone show utilises LED lights that are precisely programmed to create impressive light patterns and choreography.
Drone shows offer an environmentally friendly and safe alternative to fireworks. They produce no smoke, cause no noise and leave no harmful residue. They also minimise the risk of accidents and fires, resulting in a safer event environment.
Drone shows in Heidelberg are ideal for a wide range of events – for example the Heidelberg Autumn festival, city festivals, university and corporate events, private celebrations and the Christmas market. Weddings, anniversaries and New Year’s Eve celebrations also become unforgettable moments with a light show in the night sky.
Basically, it can be said that the more drones there are, the more diverse the possibilities for visualisation become. From our expertise, we can say that beautiful lighting effects and formations are possible from a number of 100 drones and the multi-dimensional possibilities can conjure up breathtaking effects and images in the sky with 200 – 2000 drones. The size of the drone package is of course always dependent on the customer’s wishes, requirements and budget.
Drone shows are significantly safer as the drones used are equipped with advanced safety precautions such as redundancy systems and emergency protocols. Care is also taken to define safety zones for the audience and staff.
The preparation time for a drone show depends on the scope of the show. As a rule, the planning and coordination takes 2-3 weeks to ensure that everything runs smoothly. However, our team is very experienced and able to realise requests at short notice.
Yes. A drone show in Heidelberg requires aviation permits – the responsible body is the aviation authority of the state of Baden-Württemberg. Depending on the venue, coordination with the municipality, public order office and other local bodies may also be required. The experienced Showmatrix team handles the entire permit process for you – from application to clearance on the day of the event.
Yes, drone shows can integrate customised patterns, lettering, logos and messages into the choreography. This enables a customised and unique performance that is specifically tailored to the client’s needs.
The cost of a drone show in Heidelberg depends on the number of drones, the duration of the show and the complexity of the choreography – but is generally significantly lower than a comparable fireworks display. We will be happy to prepare a customised quote for your event.
