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

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.
An 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, at nightfall, its 400 drones for a 10-minute performanceA true grand finale for this air festival. Drones lit up the sky, combining technological precision and artistic creativity with scenes customized 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 crowd's reactions underlining the general wonder.
A new dimension
This drone show perfectly illustrated our know-how. Drones have thus offered a new dimension to this 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 the enchantment of the show continues. For those who are wondering about how much does a drone show cost, please feel free to consult our page dedicated to pricing. And if you too would like to organize an innovative event, we remain available and will work together to meet 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 audience in front of these whirling lights of precise arabesques, leaves us each time with this feeling of having, for a moment, made this world a little more magic.