Allumee and Sky Elements light up Monaco with a record-breaking show featuring 3,050 drones flying over the Formula 1 circuit
A Historic Record at the Heart of F1
A first-of-its-kind event marks F1’s long-term commitment to Monaco and Las Vegas
MONACO — June 4, 2026 — Sky Elements, a global leader in drone shows, staged a historic show tonight in Monaco featuring 3,050 drones—the largest drone show ever produced in the Principality and the first of this scale for Formula 1. Sky Elements produced the event in partnership with Allumee, its operational partner for this exceptional event.
Set against the Monte Carlo skyline, the show traced the iconic route of the Monaco Grand Prix across the night sky, before revealing the entire F1 lineup: the logos and race cars of each team, illuminated dozens of meters above the harbor.
The event also celebrated two major milestones for motorsports: the renewal of the Monaco Grand Prix on the F1 calendar through 2035, and the extension of the Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037; two of the championship’s most iconic races are now secured for the next decade.
Why Monaco? Why tonight?
“Monaco is the jewel of Formula 1, and we wanted to honor that legacy with something this audience had never seen before,” said Rick Boss, President and CEO of Sky Elements. “Flying 3,050 drones over this circuit, recreating the track and every team in the sky—this is a major milestone for our company and for what live entertainment can now achieve.”
Sky Elements handled the creative direction and production of the show, entrusting Allumee with the deployment and operation of the 3,050 drones. This collaboration strengthens the growing relationship between the two companies and reflects the increasing globalization of large-scale drone shows.
“Pulling off a production of this scale in Monaco requires exceptional expertise and coordination,” says Edouard Ferrari, Founder and CEO of Allumee. “We are honored that Sky Elements has entrusted us with the production of this historic event. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and the advancement of drone shows on the international stage.”
As drone shows continue to redefine major public experiences around the world, the production in Monaco illustrates the growing ambition of event organizers seeking innovative and memorable formats to captivate global audiences.
About Sky Elements
Sky Elements is the leading drone entertainment company in the United States, operating the country’s largest fleet of drones and capable of producing more shows in a single night than any other provider. Holder of 17 Guinness World Records and a finalist on America’s Got Talent, Sky Elements performs in all 50 U.S. states as well as internationally, offering turnkey and fully customized productions for municipalities, corporations, professional sports teams, and major global events. Based in Dallas, Texas, Sky Elements is redefining the standards of aerial live entertainment.
About Allumee: From Lyon to Monte Carlo
Allumee is a company specializing in the design, artistic direction, and production of large-scale drone light shows. Founded in 2020 by Edouard Ferrari and headquartered in Lyon, Allumee combines in-house artistic direction, proprietary technology, and operational expertise to create fully customized shows for premium brands, institutions, and world-class events. With local teams in France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Monaco, Allumee operates both across Europe and on the international stage.
Drone shows are making their mark on the global sports scene
The Monaco show is not an isolated case. Major sporting events are increasingly incorporating drone shows as a premium entertainment format: World Cup finals, Olympic opening ceremonies, and auto Grand Prix races. Compared to fireworks, drone shows offer tangible advantages—graphic precision, relative silence, and no chemical residue—that appeal to organizers of premium events.
With this record-breaking performance in Monaco, Allumee is clearly positioning the drone show as the live entertainment tool of choice for major events in the coming decade.
Allumee, the production partner for Europe's largest drone show
For the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, Sky Elements entrusted Allumee with the deployment and ground operations for the 3,050-drone show above Port Hercule. This collaboration illustrates the level of excellence required for this type of production on an international scale.
Creative Vision & Production
Artistic design, choreography, and production direction for the show
Deployment & Execution
Ground coordination, fleet logistics, and operational management of the 3,050 drones
FAQ — Drone Shows and Formula 1
How many drones flew over the Monaco circuit?
3,050 drones were deployed during the show on June 4, 2026—an all-time record for Formula 1 and for Monaco.
Who produced the F1 Monaco drone show?
Allumee handled the deployment and operation of the drones, in partnership with Sky Elements, which was responsible for creative direction and production.
How much does a drone show of this scale cost?
Large-scale productions like the one in Monaco are custom projects. Allumee offers shows starting at €20,000 (excluding tax) for standard-sized events. For a show featuring 3,000 or more drones, the budget is negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
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