In brief
DAMODA says it made its North American market debut with a drone light show at Embarcadero Marina Park in San Diego on May 22, 2025. The performance used 1,000 drones to depict ocean, sports and cultural themes associated with the city, including imagery honoring the San Diego Padres and the “Kissing Statue.” The company says its technology has also been used in larger and smaller displays, and cites a Guinness World Records achievement involving simultaneous drone launches. DAMODA describes its system as FAA-certified and points to an airspace waiver covering April 10 through June 30. Alongside the debut, the company announced a North American Partnership Program offering equipment procurement, creative design and operational support to prospective partners. General Manager Figo Shi said the company plans to provide design, sales and leasing services.
Key takeaways
- DAMODA held a drone light show at San Diego’s Embarcadero Marina Park on May 22, 2025.
- The company says 1,000 drones illustrated local ocean, sports and cultural themes.
- DAMODA announced a North American Partnership Program with equipment, design and operational support.
- The company cites past displays, Guinness World Records and an FAA airspace waiver.
DAMODA Stuns San Diego with Eco-Friendly Spectacle: Outshines Fireworks, Rivals Hollywood’s Magic
San Diego, May 25, 2025 -- The global leader in drone light performances, today officially entered the North American market with a groundbreaking show over San Diego’s Embarcadero Marina Park. A thousand drones painted the night sky with centimeter precision, weaving a breathtaking tapestry of “Ocean • Sports • Culture” that left thousands breathless – redefining industry benchmarks for drone light shows in the region.
City-Centric Design: Painting San Diego’s Soul with Drones
The formation drone light show seamlessly blended San Diego’s DNA into three aerial masterpieces:
- Ocean Symphony: Dynamic waves, golden sunrises, and surfer silhouettes mimicked Pacific tides using swarm drone light show algorithms.
- Sports Legacy: A 1000-drone swarm recreated a baseball mid-swing, honoring the San Diego Padres MLB team while proving drone light show equipment precision.
- Cultural Icon: The historic “Kissing Statue” monument soared as a luminous led drone show, paired with local famous anchorman Ron Burgundy’s “City Smile” portrait matrix,to encourage the City and people of San Diego to “ Stay Classy”
“Every pixel breathes San Diego’s spirit,” said Figo Shi, General Manager, North America Region of DAMODA. “We don’t copy templates, but we engineer stories through drone light display technology.”
DAMODA Tech Dominance: Guinness World Records holder & 99.999% Safety Legacy
DAMODA, the first and only company to simultaneously launch 10,197 drones (breaking Guinness World Records for "Most Drones Airborne" and "Largest Drone Image"), once again redefined scalability by 10,518 drones in April 2025. Their proprietary drone ground control station enables an exceptional millimeter-level positioning accuracy, a key factor in this record-breaking achievement. Beyond their groundbreaking large-scale displays, DAMODA also possesses remarkable expertise in smaller formations, crafting equally stunning visuals.
Examples of their impressive small-scale work include the 1,050-drone show in Sydney and the 600-drone display at the Brazil Electronic Music Festival. Industry leaders widely acknowledge DAMODA's technology as the ultimate swarm drone light show solution.
DAMODA’s FAA-certified drone system combines encrypted protocols and obstacle-avoidance AI. The FAA’s April 10–June 30 airspace waiver confirms DAMODA as one of the Chinese drone light show firms fully compliant with U.S. aviation standards.
Building a North American Drone Entertainment Ecosystem
Drone light shows (Drone Fireworks Display) are rapidly replacing traditional fireworks. DAMODA has successfully partnered with top-tier Ips, with its innovative "flying LED screen" (LED Drone Show) technology unlocking new possibilities for outdoor advertising while advancing environmental sustainability by phasing out pyrotechnics.
This debut marks DAMODA’s official entry into the North American market, accompanied by the launch of its “North American Partnership Program”. The initiative invites drone light show company partners across U.S. states to join a one-stop ecosystem offering equipment procurement (drones for light show), creative design, and operational support.
“We’re not here to compete, we’re pioneering a new industry frontier,” stated Figo Shi. The company will deliver end-to-end services spanning Drone Creativity design to sales/leasing of drones for light show. DAMODA aims to become the premier provider of outdoor entertainment solutions.
Event Details
- When: May 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST
- Where: Embarcadero Marina Park, San Diego, CA, 92101
Contact Info:
Name: Figo Shi
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Organization: DamodaTech, Inc.
Website: https://en.dmduav.com/
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Questions around this news
What did DAMODA present at its San Diego debut?
The May 22 show at Embarcadero Marina Park used 1,000 drones to depict themes tied to San Diego. The release describes aerial images of ocean waves and surfers, a baseball player honoring the San Diego Padres, and the city’s Kissing Statue alongside a portrait of Ron Burgundy.
What does DAMODA’s North American Partnership Program offer?
The release says the program invites drone light show partners across U.S. states to join an ecosystem offering equipment procurement, creative design, and operational support. It also describes the company’s planned end-to-end services as including show design and the sale or leasing of drones.
How do drone light shows create images in the sky?
A coordinated fleet of drones carries lights that can change color and brightness. Flight-control software assigns each aircraft a position and movement, allowing the group to form shapes or text over time. Timing, spacing, and synchronization help make the changing formations appear as a connected display to viewers.
What is an airspace waiver?
An airspace waiver is authorization to conduct an operation under specified conditions that differ from standard aviation rules or restrictions. It can set limits on matters such as location, altitude, timing, or safety procedures. A waiver applies only within its stated scope; it is not a blanket approval for every flight or event.
