Year of Tiger Inemachtiliz Tlahuilli ica Drones (Drone Light Show) by Kaohsiung City Government

Year of Tiger Inemachtiliz Tlahuilli ica Drones (Drone Light Show) by Kaohsiung City Government is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Ilhuitl ihuan Mochihualiztli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

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Year of Tiger Inemachtiliz Tlahuilli ica Drones (Drone Light Show)

by Kaohsiung City Government

Client: Bureau of Cultural Affairs, Kaohsiung City Government

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Ilhuitl Category

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The Design

About Year of Tiger Inemachtiliz Tlahuilli ica Drones (Drone Light Show)

Xihuitl Tecuani Ocelotl ce huey tlahuilnextiliztli tlen omochihchiuh ica drones ipampa in Ilhuitl Tlahuiltecomatl Taiwan ompa Kaohsiung altepetl. Ipan inin nextiliztli omotequitilihque 1,500 drones tlen amo etic, opatlanque itzalan 30 ihuan 204 metros ipan iahco in Atoyatl Tlazohtlaliztli (Love River Bay). In tlahuilli itlanextil ipan atl oquicetili in ilhuicatl ihuan in atoyatl ipan ce ixiptla. In yoltoc tlaixnextiliztli oquicentili in taiwantlacah inzazanilhuan, intlahtollo, intlalnamiquiliz, in hueyatl ixiptlayohuan, intlamatiliz ihuan neahuiltiliztli, omonexti ica ome-ixtlapal ihuan yei-ixtlapal tlachiyaliztli. Ce neyehyecoliztli ihuan chicome yohualli nextiliztli omochihque ipan metztli febrero xihuitl 2022.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl

Year of Tiger Inemachtiliz Tlahuilli ica Drones (Drone Light Show) ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in huel yectli, tlanextic ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Iztacteocuitlatl ca cenca cualli ihuan cenca yancuic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ixtlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Year of Tiger Inemachtiliz Tlahuilli ica Drones (Drone Light Show) ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Year of Tiger Inemachtiliz Tlahuilli ica Drones (Drone Light Show) quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The 'Lights Kaohsiung' featured 1,500 drones in eight spectacular shows at night on the Love River Bay. When looking at the reflection of the light shown by drones on the surface of the water, the sky, and the river were linked together, magnifying the majestic and stunning feeling. The 'Illuminates Taiwan' is composed of the most representative images of Taiwan to present the beauty of Taiwan.
Dimensions & Packaging: The actual flight range is from a minimum height of 30 meters to a maximum height of 204 meters and spans a flight range of 174 meters. The drone show had a variety of content, including 2D and 3D presentation methods. For example, the super stereoscopic 3D dynamic master tiger was based on the master tiger statue modeling, and the majestic look is deeply rooted in the hearts of people. Meanwhile, the design team tried to use VR technology to correct the shape of the blue whale during the production process to make the whale look more vivid.
Tags: Drones, Projection mapping, Kaohsiung, Lantern Festival, love River Bay.
Production Technology: This project featured 1,500 Intel Classic Drones, which are lightweight and specifically designed for drone performance. The LED lights can be programmed with more than 4 billion color combinations and can be adapted to various physical performance environments.
Design Challenge: Weather conditions. If the wind speed in the performance airspace was too strong, the performance would not be possible. Rain or low clouds also cause moisture damage to the drones. The show was highly acclaimed, leading to an influx of more than 100,000 or even 200,000 people at each performance. The problem derived from the crowds was a large amount of signal interference. Mobile devices, such as cell phones and tablets, have become essential for modern people to access the Internet. When there were 200,000 people in the venue, it means that 200,000 mobile devices were transmitting over the network at the same time.
Research: In the project, the design team used 1,500 drones to present delicate animated content, combining elements of Taiwanese folklore and beliefs, history and geography, marine imagery, culture and technology, and sports. With the narrative goal of "symbolizing Taiwan and standing on the international stage," the design team presents the pride of Taiwan and the spirit of Kaohsiung in the night sky, bringing the audience a feast for the eyes and ears.
Inspiration: Inspired by the impressive performance of the spinning earth in the opening ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics (Tokyo), the design team wanted to present innovative sound and light technology on the stage of the Taiwan Lantern Festival. Taiwan's original design team provided the creativity and content, and international companies provided the drones and technology. The two parties worked together to present the historical and cultural context of Taiwan with 1,500 drones at a height of 204 meters and a horizontal height of 174 meters.
Project Duration: The project finished in February 2022 in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The drone show was rehearsed once during the Lantern Festival, and seven official shows were held at 9:45 p.m. over the Love River Bay. The show was not only a feast for the eyes but also an exhibition full of cultural stories. As a result, the first show created a lot of favorable comments among the public, and many people were willing to see the show from different positions in the venue for the third or even fourth time. A successful art show is one that people are willing to proactively engage with several times, which also means that tourism, dining, and lodging around the area were boosted, leading to a revitalized economy.
Team Members: Kaohsiung City Government
Image Credits: Bureau of Cultural Affairs, Kaohsiung City Government