SHOW FLOW

DRONE SHOW FLOW

Below you can find a basic overview of the work flow involved in a drone show.

We have tried to keep it as simple as possible showing from point of contact to show completion.





LOCATION:

The most important information we require is the location you plan on having your drone swarm light show.

The location you intend to have a show in determines what is achievable within the constraints of the CAA regulations.

We would also require permission from the landowner or representative to allow launching the drone light show

SURVEY:

Once we have the location details, we can then calculate the available area for us to perform a drone show.

This information is used in selecting suitable drone shows.

If the show is custom made, this will assist the Swarmation Team in the creation of the perfect drone swarm light show.

SHOW PLANNING:

The planning process is the creative stage.

The Swarmation Team gather as much information required to create a custom show. Whether bringing your ideas to life or designing a show for you our Team has you covered.

SHOW IDEAS:

Your custom show can be created using notes, sketches, pictures, text, logos, just about anything that can convey your idea to the Swarmation Team. They will help guide you through the process.

1st STAGE TEST:

Once the show has been designed, it is time to test the show virtually. Our software checks the show design and informs us of any potential collisions or drones travelling too fast. This allows us to make any changes prior to launching a practice run, 

2nd STAGE TEST:

Once we are happy with the show results we can then move onto a physical practice. Usually this would take place beforehand at our testing grounds, or on site prior to the main event.

SHOW DESIGN COMPLETION:

Once all the design, testing and practices have been completed,

The show is ready to launch!

SHOW SAFETY TESTS:

Once the drone light show animation has been created and tested, we are ready to attend your event and launch your show!

Before we launch your drone show, there are a few more safety points we need to check and monitor.


SCAN:

We need to check the potential of interference from various radio signals, this is carried out using a radio scanner. We also check the range on all equipment to confirm operation.


AIR SAFETY:

At least 28 days prior to your drone show, a NOTAM, or Notice to Airmen shall be put in place. A NOTAM is visible to all air users, allowing plenty of notification that the airspace will be in use, and as a warning to not fly too close. Throughout the drone light show we monitor surrounding air traffic using electronic means as well as relying on the eyesight of not only the pilot, but all groundcrew as well.

GROUND SAFETY:

Our area will be set out as per our flight plan and this varies from location to location. There will always be a sufficient safety gap between our drones and any people attending the show.

Our perimeter will be sufficiently marked and possibly manned to deter entry by anyone not under our control.

CROWD SAFETY:

Our well trained ground crew have multiple roles.

Some crew will monitor the perimeter of our flight area.

Other crew may be positioned along any public facing barriers or access points to stop unauthorised entry.

DRONE SAFETY:

Our drones are checked before each and every flight.

Our drones have multiple safety backups including:

Three different forms of control,

Three compasses including one RTK GPS compass for total precision,

Three IMU's ( controls the drone movement and reactions)

A complete overview of the drones health including battery voltage, reception, height, speed and more are shown on our system

GEOCAGE:

In the highly unlikely event a drone tries to escape our show area, we have another safety feature.

This is made up of several geofences to completely surround our flying area. A geofence is like an invisible fence, and we have two in every direction. When the first fence is 'hit', the drone is immediately instructed to land - If it continues to drift across the second fence before landing, it will be instructed to stop the motors immediately causing it to drop within a safe distance from any attendees.

TAKE OFF:

The show is now ready to go!

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