Allumee and Sky Elements illuminate Monaco with a record-breaking show of 3,050 drones above the Formula 1 circuit
A historic record at the heart of F1
A first-of-its-kind drone show marks F1's long-term commitment to Monaco and Las Vegas
MONACO - June 4, 2026 - Sky Elements, a global leader in drone show entertainment, staged a historic 3,050-drone light show over Monaco tonight, the largest drone show ever flown in the Principality and the first of its scale ever produced for Formula 1. Sky Elements delivered the production in partnership with Allumee, its operational partner for the landmark event.
Flown above the Monte Carlo skyline, the show traced the iconic Monaco Grand Prix circuit in the night sky before bringing the grid to life: rendering the logos and cars of the Formula 1 teams in light, hundreds of feet above the harbor.
The performance also celebrated two milestones for the sport: the renewal of the Monaco Grand Prix on the F1 calendar through 2035, and the extension of the Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037, securing two of the championship's most storied and most spectacular venues well into the next decade.
Why Monaco, why tonight?
« Monaco is the crown jewel of Formula 1, and we wanted to honor that legacy with something this audience had never seen before," said Rick Boss, President / CEO of Sky Elements. "Flying 3,050 drones over this circuit, recreating the track and every team on the grid in the sky is a milestone for our company and for what's possible in live entertainment. »
Sky Elements led the creative vision and production of the show, partnering with Allumee for the deployment and execution of the 3,050-drone performance. The collaboration deepens a growing relationship between the two companies and reflects the increasing internationalization of large-scale drone entertainment.
«Operating a production of this scale in Monaco requires exceptional expertise, and coordination” said Edouard Ferrari, Founder and CEO of Allumee. “We are honored that Sky Elements has entrusted Allumee with the operation of this landmark event. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to excellence, innovation and the continued growth of drone entertainment on the international stage.«
As drone entertainment continues to redefine large-scale public experiences worldwide, the Monaco production underscores the growing ambition of event organizers seeking innovative and memorable ways to captivate global audiences.
About Sky Elements
Sky Elements is the largest drone light show company in the United States, owning and operating the largest fleet of drones in the country, with the capability to perform more shows in a single night than any other provider. A holder of 17 Guinness World Records and a finalist on America's Got Talent, Sky Elements performs shows across all 50 states and internationally, specializing in turn-key, fully customized productions for communities, corporations, professional sports teams and major events worldwide. Based in Dallas, Texas, Sky Elements is redefining the standard for live drone entertainment.
About Allumee
Allumee is a drone light show company specializing in the conception, design and operation of large-scale aerial experiences. Founded in 2020 by Edouard Ferrari and headquartered in Lyon, France, Allumee combines in-house artistic direction, proprietary technology and operational expertise to deliver fully customized drone shows for premium brands, major institutions and world-class events. With local teams across France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Monaco, Allumee operates both across Europe and also on the international stage.
Drone shows are becoming a staple of world sport.
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 Formula One 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 in Monaco, Allumee clearly positions the drone show as the live entertainment tool for major events of the next decade.
Allumee, execution partner of the biggest drone show in Europe
For the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, Sky Elements entrusted Allumee with the deployment and ground execution of the 3,050 drone show over Port Hercule. This collaboration exemplifies the level of excellence required for this type of production on an international scale.
Creative vision & production
Artistic design, choreography and production management of the show
Deployment & execution
Ground coordination, fleet logistics and operational management of 3,050 drones
FAQ — Drone show and Formula 1
How many drones flew over the Monaco circuit?
3,050 drones were deployed during the show on June 4, 2026 — an absolute 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 took charge of creative direction and production.
What is the cost of a drone show of this scale?
Large-scale productions like the one in Monaco are bespoke projects. Allumee offers shows starting at €20,000 excluding VAT for standard-sized events. For a show with 3,000+ drones, the budget is negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
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