Abu Dhabi, UAE launches the world’s largest drone light show

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, Nova Sky Stories and Analog.

Abu Dhabi, UAE launches the world's largest drone light show

The multi-year partnership consolidates Abu Dhabi’s leading position in immersive storytelling and entertainment innovation.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi), Colorado-based Nova Sky Stories and Abu Dhabi-based Analog, a UAE company specializing in physical intelligence and mixed reality technology.

Through this multi-year partnership agreement, Abu Dhabi will launch a groundbreaking initiative to incorporate state-of-the-art drone technology into large-scale immersive storytelling, further consolidating its position as a global center for entertainment innovation. Multiple iconic locations will stage synchronized drone performances to create artistic narratives that interweave the UAE’s rich heritage and vibrant future.

The light show will feature the world’s most advanced fleet of 10,000 drones, a first for the region, combining cultural storytelling with advanced drone technology to create an immersive experience.

His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “By leveraging innovative technology, we are finding new and immersive ways to share our vision and culture with the world. At the intersection of creativity and entertainment, our partnership with Nova Sky and Analog will challenge convention and set a higher bar for residents and visitors to experience. These visual spectacles reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a leader in entertainment innovation, creating immersive and memorable moments for all.”

Kimbal Musk, CEO and co-founder of Nova Sky Stories, said: “We are thrilled to be working with DCT Abu Dhabi. With this groundbreaking initiative, Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of embracing innovation and will have the world’s largest and most advanced fleet of light drones for cultural storytelling and entertainment experiences. Nova is enabling the world’s greatest artists and musicians to take their art to the skies, and we can’t wait to show the world what’s possible with a fleet of this size.”

Alex Musk, Founder and CEO of Analog Kipman said: “Abu Dhabi’s skyline will become a dynamic canvas for storytelling. We will paint a holographic narrative in the sky, blending tradition with new-age technology to allow audiences to experience the spark that is only possible when imagination meets reality. At Analog, we exist to create new realities and by partnering with Nova Sky Stories, DCT Abu Dhabi is reimagining entertainment in a way that not only pays homage to Abu Dhabi’s heritage, but also sets the benchmark for immersive experiences around the world.”

Chengdu Dujiangyan City launches urban landscape lighting improvement project

In order to coordinate the improvement of urban quality and major festivals and events such as the 2025 Chengdu World Heritage Marathon and the Qingming Water Release Festival, the Street Light Management Center of the Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Bureau of Chengdu Dujiangyan City has recently carried out a concentrated urban landscape lighting system upgrade. By repairing the river lighting facilities and optimizing the lighting environment of the main roads and back streets and alleys, efforts are made to create a safe and beautiful night landscape, so that the city’s “appearance” and people’s livelihood are improved simultaneously.

Chengdu Dujiangyan City launches urban landscape lighting improvement project

On the morning of March 18, the reporter came to the ancient city area. Both sides of Xingfu Road and South Street were busy. Construction workers are carrying out fine painting and maintenance of street lights along the street. So far, the beautification work of 30 street lights has been completed in this section, and the gray and faded lamp poles are covered with a brand new coat, which complements the style of the ancient city.

At the same time, the night view improvement project of the Water Culture Square has also been fully completed. The original 32 projection lamps were replaced with high-brightness, wide-coverage projection lamps. Citizen Shi Dalin praised: “The square is an important area for the elderly to exercise and for tourists to gather. Now the lights are brighter, and everyone can travel conveniently and safely!”

As a city landmark, the “Blue Tears” river landscape has also ushered in a quality upgrade. In the upper section of Nanqiao Neijiang, the staff has completed the replacement of more than 350 landscape lamp spotlights and repaired more than 270, and beautified and painted more than 1,500 meters of shading boards along the line to further enhance the light and shadow effects.

Xiao Qianjiu, a staff member of the Maintenance Section of the Street Light Management Center of the Dujiangyan Comprehensive Law Enforcement Bureau, introduced that this renovation focuses on detail optimization to ensure that the night view of the river retains a romantic atmosphere while the light distribution is more uniform and the visual experience is more comfortable.

Back streets and alleys say goodbye to “blind lighting spots”

During the interview, the reporter learned that in response to the problem of “there are lights but no lights, and there are roads without lights” that citizens are concerned about, the Street Light Management Center of the Municipal Comprehensive Law Enforcement Bureau has also recently simultaneously promoted the “add lights and supplement lights” action. At the intersection of Rainbow Avenue and Xuefu Road, 2 columns and 12 middle pole lamps were added, and 3 columns of LED street lamps were installed in the lower section of Baitiao Hebei Road, greatly improving the lighting coverage of back streets and alleys.

In addition, a total of 190 lamp poles have been beautified on Wenhui Road, Juqing Line and other sections. The warm yellow lights set off the neat streets, weaving a safe road network for night returnees.

“The lighting project is not only the ‘face’ of the city, but also the ‘inside’ of people’s livelihood.” In the interview, the relevant person in charge of the Dujiangyan Comprehensive Law Enforcement Bureau said that the next step will be to continue to check the weak lighting areas, dynamically optimize the layout of facilities, and use intelligent and refined management and maintenance to help improve the city’s image, so that citizens and tourists can share the happy picture of the city.

47 Solar Streetlights Installed in Youmapo, Luchuan County, Yulin, Guangxi

On February 18, workers began assembling solar streetlights along the roadside of Youmapo, Xinshan Village, Mapo Town, Luchuan County, Yulin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

47 Solar Streetlights Installed in Youmapo, Luchuan County, Yulin, Guangxi

As a people’s livelihood lighting project, this solar lighting initiative covers all roads within Youmapo Village. It not only brightens nighttime travel for more than 1,000 local residents, but also serves as a vivid practice for effectively consolidating poverty alleviation achievements and advancing rural revitalization.

A total of 47 solar streetlights have been installed along the road with a total length of approximately 1,600 meters. Each streetlight is equipped with an 8-meter pole and a 1-meter bracket, paired with high-efficiency solar panels and maintenance-free storage batteries. With no need for cable laying, the lights feature outstanding energy efficiency and durability, thoroughly resolving the long-standing safety problem of inconvenient nighttime travel for villagers. Project funds were implemented in strict accordance with the budget to ensure every fund is put into key lighting construction.

The completion of the public lighting project in Youmapo has made up for the shortage of local lighting facilities. It greatly enhances the sense of happiness and security of over 1,000 villagers, strengthens the awareness of the Chinese national community, and empowers local residents to take more solid steps forward in the progress of rural revitalization.

Urban Lighting Quietly Revamps in Dongfang City, Hainan

In early spring, Dongfang City of Hainan Province is carrying out an all-round urban quality improvement initiative to refresh the look of streets and alleys. From streetlight upgrading and nightscape brightening to greening trimming and atmosphere creation, Dongfang is undergoing a quiet renewal with its urban landscape constantly elevated.

Urban Lighting Quietly Revamps in Dongfang City, Hainan

As night falls, when strolling along major and secondary urban roads including East Jiefang Road, Dongfang Avenue and South Second Ring Road, attentive citizens will notice that road lighting is brighter and more uniform than before. Such improvements are brought by the ongoing systematic streetlight upgrading project in Dongfang.

It is reported that the upgrading covers nearly 19,000 street lamps on major and secondary roads across the city. By replacing traditional lights with high-efficiency LED light sources and building an intelligent management and control system, power consumption is reduced at the source. With a total investment of 6.166 million yuan, the project includes streetlight renovation, intelligent system construction and full-cycle operation and maintenance services. It innovatively adopts the model of covering operation and maintenance costs with energy-saving benefits, achieving a win-win result of fiscal burden reduction and energy conservation efficiency.

Shuoshen Road to Yingbin Avenue in Shuozhou, Shanxi Province, now illuminated

The section of the Xishuo Line from Shenshuo Avenue to Yingbin Avenue in Shuozhou, Shanxi Province, serves as the only route to Shuozhou Zirun Airport and Shuozhou East Station. For a long time, it faced heavy traffic, densely populated entrances and exits, and insufficient nighttime lighting.

Shuoshen Road to Yingbin Avenue in Shuozhou, Shanxi Province, now illuminated

To address this, Shuozhou City launched a lighting project that, in just 51 days, resolved the lighting bottleneck in this “last mile” of the transportation hub.

The section of the Xishuo Line from Shenshuo Avenue to Yingbin Avenue, once pitch black at night, is now illuminated by neatly arranged LED streetlights. Since the project’s completion, this vital thoroughfare connecting Shuozhou city, Shuozhou East Station, and Shuozhou Zirun Airport has completely bid farewell to the dark and transformed into a safe corridor for nighttime travel.

Across the Xishuo Line from Shenshuo Avenue to Yingbin Avenue, new streetlights are installed every 40 meters, illuminating the path for pedestrians. According to reports, all the streetlights installed this time use LED light sources, which not only significantly save energy but also have a lifespan twice as long as ordinary streetlights.

The lighting project for the Shenshuo Avenue to Yingbin Avenue section of the Xishuo Line encompasses multiple aspects, including pipeline relocation, power supply, and traffic diversion. Shuozhou City established a coordinated mechanism across multiple departments, adopting a “staggered operation + mechanized construction” model to advance the project construction as quickly as possible, ensuring its completion 40 days ahead of schedule.

Lei Zhanbiao, Chief Engineer of the Shuozhou Municipal Transportation Bureau, explained that with a total investment of approximately 6.5 million yuan, 278 new energy-saving LED streetlights were installed over 51 days from March 1 to April 20 of this year, achieving full illumination coverage along the 6.4-kilometer section. During the construction period, the municipal government repeatedly coordinated with relevant departments, including power and transportation, to ensure efficient progress and ahead of schedule completion.

The lighting upgrade for the Beihai Golden Beach Pier in Guangxi has been completed

Recently, residents of Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, while strolling along Golden Beach, noticed the upgraded lighting on the Golden North Shore Pier. The dazzling lights complement the waves, the night sky, and the streetscape, creating a new landmark for nighttime leisure.

The lighting upgrade for the Beihai Golden Beach Pier in Guangxi has been completed

As night falls, the Beihai Golden North Shore Pier lights up in unison, creating a dreamlike image of a luminous ribbon drifting on the sea. Visitors stroll along the boardwalk, enjoying the sea views and a romantic moment.

The lighting project for the Beihai Golden North Shore Pier commenced in late April and, after seven days of continuous work, was completed and commissioned on the evening of April 30. The project includes 1,837 wall washers, 150 linear lights, and 2,779 step lights. The multi-layered lighting design creates a smooth outline for the boardwalk, creating a stunning visual effect of “sea-land integration.”

In May 2022, the nearly 1,000-meter-long Beihai Golden North Shore Pier officially opened to traffic. Its unique location offers visitors a comfortable viewing experience. Admiring the ocean and the sunset from the bridge at sunset is a breathtaking experience. As night falls, the pier illuminates with warm lights, and a leisurely stroll accompanied by the gentle sea breeze is a relaxing and relaxing experience.

The upgraded pier has enhanced the nightscape of Golden Beach North Shore with even more dazzling splendor, making it a new destination for nighttime leisure for residents and tourists. The interplay of lights and ocean views adds a touch of fantasy to the pier at night. Residents who frequently visit the pier say, “The pier is even more beautiful now than before. It’s especially pleasant to stroll along at night.”

LED Lighting System Illuminates the Shenzhen Headquarters Building of Dajia Property & Casualty Insurance

Recently, the Shenzhen Headquarters Building of Dajia Property & Casualty Insurance-a highly anticipated new landmark in Shenzhen-lit up the night sky, signaling that this skyscraper, nicknamed “Water Barrel Waist,” is nearing completion and will soon grace the Shenzhen Bay skyline.

LED Lighting System Illuminates the Shenzhen Headquarters Building of Dajia Property & Casualty Insurance

On June 5, the project manager of the Dajia Property & Casualty Insurance Headquarters Building revealed that the recent illumination was part of the building-wide lighting system调试 (debugging). Next, a joint inspection of the project is scheduled for the end of June. Upon successful completion, the building is expected to be handed over to the owner by the end of the year.

Located in the Houhai Financial Business Headquarters Base, the Shenzhen Dajia Property & Casualty Insurance Headquarters Building is adjacent to Shenzhen Bay Port and Houhai Station (serving Metro Lines 11 and 13). With a total construction area of 217,000 square meters, the complex consists of a 57-story main tower standing 273 meters tall and two annex buildings. It is designed as an international shared headquarters office space.

The building’s fa?ade features a high-performance glass curtain wall system spanning 81,200 square meters. Combining double-glazed Low-E glass with sunshade blinds, the system ensures optimal natural lighting while significantly reducing energy consumption.

The curtain wall’s concave textures and vertical lines create a sculptural geometric form. These elements produce dynamic light and shadow effects during the day, while the integrated LED lighting system outlines the building’s sleek silhouette at night, making it a distinctive feature of the Shenzhen Bay skyline.

Nanyang, Henan Province Implements Spring Festival Lighting Project

With the Spring Festival approaching, the festive atmosphere is growing stronger. Recently, the Urban Management Bureau of Sheqi County, Nanyang City, Henan Province, has been systematically advancing its Spring Festival lighting project under the theme of “Enhancing Urban Warmth and Illuminating People’s Happiness.” Through meticulously designed light and shadow decorations, the city is adorned with festive attire, bringing a joyful and peaceful atmosphere to every household.

Nanyang, Henan Province Implements Spring Festival Lighting Project

Since mid-January, multiple construction teams have been working simultaneously, overcoming the impact of low temperatures to expedite wiring, light installation, and testing, ensuring that every light is installed correctly and operates stably. Currently, trees along major streets such as Hongqi Road, Jianshe Road, and Zhongxin Street have been decorated with colorful lights, resembling a flowing galaxy under the night sky. Cultural Square and City Square cleverly incorporate elements of local artificial flowers and shelves, showcasing both the festive spirit and industrial vitality.

As the finishing touch to the lighting project, the five city gate towers in Sheqi County are uniformly adorned with large red lanterns and have their outlines illuminated, using classic Chinese red to depict the ancient city’s appearance and continue its historical and cultural heritage. Century Square will feature multiple “meteor shower” light strips creating a golden waterfall effect, paired with lighthouse-shaped light spheres, forming a dazzling visual feast of interwoven light and shadow, resembling frozen fireworks, attracting onlookers.

This lighting project emphasizes overall design and meticulous attention to detail, striving to create a coherent, warm, and layered light and shadow experience. The entire project is expected to be completed by February 11th, at which time it will present a spectacular Spring Festival light show to the public.

The Dongjiang Lake Light Show in Changle District, Fuzhou, became a hit during the Spring Festival

During the Lunar New Year, the New District (Changle District) of Fuzhou City was filled with a festive and peaceful atmosphere. Along the banks of Dongjiang Lake (south of Lanyuan Garden), the Dongjiang Lake Fantasy Interactive Light Show was a dazzling spectacle, attracting a large number of citizens and tourists, becoming a popular nighttime attraction during the Spring Festival.

The Dongjiang Lake Light Show in Changle District, Fuzhou, became a hit during the Spring Festival

This light show features an immersive, interactive, and narrative style, with three carefully crafted themed walkways: Bubble Rainforest, Snow Island Wonderland, and Fujian Light Traces.

The show culminated in the central show, “Awakening: The Return of the Sea,” presented on a circular bridge. The entire performance progressed layer by layer, with changing scenes at every turn.

Walking through the show, the lights, water mist, music, and landscapes blended seamlessly, creating a romantic and dreamlike atmosphere interwoven with a sense of technology, allowing citizens and tourists to experience the beauty of ever-changing light and shadow.

The light show, rooted in the “born of the sea, sailing towards dreams” urban DNA of Fuzhou New Area (Changle District), uses light and shadow as its brush and the night sky as its canvas to tell a story of Maritime Silk Road sentiment, homesickness, and urban memories. Through modern light and shadow art, it vividly interprets the spirit of Changle people-daring to venture far and wide while remaining devoted to their homeland-showcasing the city’s vibrant development while also conveying New Year’s wishes for those returning home and families reuniting.

Under the night sky, the lakeside was bustling with people, filled with laughter and joy. Citizens brought their families and friends, taking photos amidst the dazzling lights and shadows, experiencing the rich festive atmosphere and unique urban cultural charm. Everyone expressed that the light show was both visually appealing and meaningful, illuminating the city’s nightscape and warming the Spring Festival, making it the most unforgettable audio-visual experience of the holiday.

More Than 200 Streetlights Upgraded in Jiangxia District, Wuhan

On December 11th, the upgrade of more than 200 traditional old streetlights officially began, and the entire project is expected to be completed within two days. “This upgrade will not only improve nighttime travel conditions for nearby residents, but also provide convenience for tourists coming for leisure and sightseeing, making nighttime greenway tours safer and more comfortable!” the on-site construction manager explained, wiping sweat from his brow and pointing to the newly installed LED lights.

More Than 200 Streetlights Upgraded in Jiangxia District, Wuhan

This bustling scene of renovation is a vivid microcosm of the Jiangxia District streetlight energy-saving and intelligent renovation project. As a key project benefiting the people, the Energy Management Contract (EMC) model involves government-enterprise cooperation. Guangyu Jinye (Wuhan) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Guangyu Jinye), a professional energy-saving service company, is fully responsible for investment, construction, and operation. This not only solves the pain points of low lighting rates and difficult maintenance of traditional streetlights, but also explores a new path for urban public facility construction, allowing citizens to truly enjoy higher-quality lighting services.