2024 European Hot Air Balloon Cup: When drones light up the sky

Drones to be launched during the 2024 European Hot Air Balloon Cup show

From August 1st to 4th, the skies of Mainfonds-Aubeville in Charentes were the scene of an exceptional event during this 23rd edition of the European Hot Air Balloon Cup. This biennial competition, which attracts thousands of aeronautics enthusiasts, this year hosted a unique show by Allumee. Four hundred drones staged to close a four-day ballet and offer the many spectators an unforgettable aerial visual experience.

Unmissable event in Mainfonds-Aubeville

From August 1st to 4th, the skies of Mainfonds-Aubeville in Charentes were the scene of an exceptional event during this 23rd edition of the European Hot Air Balloon Cup. This biennial competition, which attracts thousands of aeronautics enthusiasts, this year hosted a unique show by Allumee. Four hundred drones staged to close a four-day ballet and offer the many spectators an unforgettable aerial visual experience.

Our unique drone show for the event

After the hot air balloons and the air show on Sunday, Allumee deployed its 400 drones for a 10 minute performance. A real grand finale for this air festival. The drones lit up the sky, combining technological precision and artistic creativity with scenes personalized for the occasion:

  • two hot air balloons,
  • two planes,
  • a helicopter,
  • an airship,
  • the coat of arms of New Aquitaine,
  • the Mainfonds-Aubeville snail.

All these elements in the spotlight aroused the admiration of a captivated audience, the reactions of the crowd underlining the general wonder.

A new dimension

This drone show perfectly illustrated our know-how. Drones have thus offered a new dimension to this highly renowned European competition. The success of this performance at the European Hot Air Balloon Cup has strengthened our position in terms of drone shows.

We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that the enchantment of the show works. For those who are wondering about how much does a drone show cost, do not hesitate to consult our page dedicated to prices. And if you also wish to organize an innovative event, we remain available and will work together to your needs.

OUR expertise, highlighted during the Tours National Day Show, and this new performance in Mainfonds-Aubeville only confirms our ability to surprise and amaze. See the astonished public In front of these whirling lights of precise arabesques, each time leaves us with the feeling of having, for a moment, made this world a little more magic.