In this Tuesday June 12, 2018 photo, 300 drones operated by the Intel company displaying a heart in the evening sky, as part of the CEBIT technology fair in Hannover, Germany. (Hauke-Christian Dittrich/dpa via AP)
Since China banned fireworks across more than 400 cities to reduce pollution, a new entertainment has emerged to fill the skies: drone swarms.
Shows featuring more than a thousand drones forming 3D animated figures and other images are being booked for celebrations across the country. Among those cashing in on the technology is EHang Inc, which has been contracted for several performances and in the process set a record for the number of airborne craft in a single display.
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