The past November 29-30, 2024, Donostia became the epicentre of innovation and digital art with the celebration of the International Drone Show Festival, organized by Flock Drone Art. This edition marked a milestone in the history of the festival by consolidating itself as the First International Winter Drone Festival, proving that the magic of technology and creativity is timeless.
With a direct economic impact (8.9% more than last year) of almost two million eurosThe DSF festival not only lit up the sky of Donostia, but also strengthened the local economy, attracting thousands of visitors, boosting tourism and revitalising key sectors such as hospitality, commerce and services.
For two consecutive nights, the iconic La Concha Beach became the perfect setting for an unprecedented festival. More than 79,000 people gathered to witness a unique event in the world, where tradition and avant-garde went hand in hand through the light and movement of hundreds of drones.
He Friday, November 29th, the festival kicked off with an impressive opening show, designed entirely as a tribute to San Sebastian. Emblematic figures of the city came to life in the night sky, captivating the public with a visual narrative that celebrated the identity and spirit of San Sebastián.
The next night, the Saturday, November 30th, two international companies carried the El Friday, November 29thThe festival kicked off with an impressive opening show, designed in
Article from the Basque newspaper that talks about the economic impact of the DSF
entirely as a tribute to San Sebastian. Emblematic figures of the city came to life in the night sky, captivating the public with a visual narrative that celebrated the identity and spirit of San Sebastián.
The next night, the Saturday, November 30th, two international companies took the show to another level with Two exclusive passes to Christmas shows, full of color, emotion and an unprecedented technological display. These shows surprised with innovative drone choreographies that shaped festive icons, filling the sky with magic and spectacle at another level with Two exclusive passes to Christmas shows, full of color, emotion and an unprecedented technological display. These shows surprised with innovative drone choreographies that gave shape to festive icons, filling the sky with magic and connecting with the excitement of the season.
The impact of the Drone Show Festival Donostia did not go unnoticed. The Councillor for Economy and Local Employment, Ane Oyarbide, highlighted in a recent article in the Basque Daily that the event represented a "qualitative leap in content and shows, with great acceptance by the spectators. The realization of an event of this magnitude was possible thanks to the Joint work between Flock Drone Art, Fomento de San Sebastian and the San Sebastian City CouncilThis collaboration allowed us to design an innovative show adapted to the urban environment of Donostia, ensuring that every detail was carefully planned to offer an unforgettable visual experience.
The festival has not only established Donostia as a benchmark in the field of drone shows, but has also demonstrated the potential of this technology to transform the way we experience art and culture.
From Flock Drone ArtWe remain committed to taking creativity to new heights and continuing to surprise audiences around the world with shows that challenge the limits of the imagination.
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