The sky as a canvas: this is the interactive art with drones that will leave you speechless
Can you imagine seeing in the sky a choreography of lights and shapes that move to the rhythm of music and your gestures?
What if you could participate in the creation of a collective and ephemeral work of art that is projected into the night? This is what interactive art with drones proposes, a new trend that combines technology, space and movement to produce a unique and surprising sensory experience. Interactive drone art involves using drones equipped with LED lights and sensors to create patterns and shapes in the air, which respond to the sound and movement of viewers. The drones are synchronized with each other through a centralized control system, which allows them to fly in a coordinated and safe manner. Thus, a kind of three-dimensional screen is created that can be seen from different angles and distances.
What are the advantages of interactive art with drones?
Interactive art with drones has several advantages that make it attractive and novel, both for artists and the public. Among them, the following can be highlighted:
Creativity: Interactive art with drones allows you to explore new forms of expression and communication, which break the limits of traditional media. Visual and sound compositions can be created that play with light, color, shape, movement and space, generating optical and emotional effects.
Participation: Interactive drone art invites the public to be part of the work, either as a viewer or as a creator. You can interact with drones using gestures, sounds, applications or devices, influencing the final result. This creates a connection between the artist, the public and the work, which favors collaboration, learning and fun.
Innovation: Interactive drone art incorporates the latest technology and applies it to the artistic field, creating new possibilities and challenges. Artificial intelligence, robotics, programming, electronics and mechanics are used to create complex and autonomous systems that adapt to the environment and context.
What examples are there of interactive art with drones?
Interactive art with drones is a trend that is booming and has given rise to numerous projects and shows around the world. Some of the most notable examples are the following:
VOID: An interactive art installation created in New York by artists Sergio Mora-Díaz, Oryan Inbar and Jordan Backhus, which uses drones equipped with LED lights and sensors to create shapes and patterns in the air, which respond to movement and sound of the spectators. The installation is made up of a set of translucent screens, digitally projected generative images and sensors that respond visually and in real time to the proximities and movements of its visitors1. Drone 100: A drone art show created by Intel, which broke the Guinness record by flying 100 drones simultaneously and synchronized with a live orchestra. The drones formed geometric figures, letters and symbols in the sky, illuminated with different colors and accompanied by the music of Beethoven.
Drone Dancing Show: A drone art show created by Ehang, which used 1,000 drones to create a choreography of lights and movements in the sky over Guangzhou, China. The drones formed images related to the country's culture and history, such as a dragon, a lotus flower, a map or a flag.
Fleet of Drones: A drone artwork created by Studio Drift, which used 300 drones to create a kinetic sculpture in the sky over Miami, United States. The drones moved organically and fluidly, mimicking the behavior of a swarm of birds, and changed color depending on the time of day.
Drone Graffiti Project: A drone art project created by KATSU, which used drones equipped with spray paint to create graffiti in inaccessible or prohibited places, such as buildings, bridges or billboards. The drones were controlled by the artist using an application, which allowed him to choose the color, shape and size of the strokes.
