From Cyprus to New York: Grizzly Performs a 1,000-Drone Show

Grizzly Entertainment, a Cypriot drone light show company with a production team from Cyprus and Greece, performed a large-scale drone show for New York State Parks at Jones Beach State Park in New York.

The 20-minute Jones Beach drone show featured visual sequences created with approximately 1,000 drones. During key transitions, more than 2,000 drones were airborne at the same time as multiple fleets coordinated the handoff between sequences.

For Grizzly Entertainment, the project was also a proud moment for Cyprus, Greece, and everyone involved in bringing the company’s work to an international audience.

A Proud Moment for Cyprus and Greece

Grizzly Entertainment is proud of its Cypriot roots and the international production team behind its drone shows.

For the Jones Beach project, team members from Cyprus and Greece traveled to New York to prepare and perform the show. They managed the on-site setup, technical coordination, fleet transitions, and live execution required for a production of this scale.

The project showed how creative and technical talent from Cyprus and Greece can contribute to major international events. It also marked an important milestone for Grizzly Entertainment as the company continues producing custom drone light shows across Europe and the United States.

A 1,000-Drone Show at Jones Beach

The Jones Beach drone show was created for New York State Parks as part of New York’s programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

According to the official New York State announcement, the 20-minute show was produced by Grizzly Entertainment and featured patriotic animations celebrating the anniversary while honoring military personnel.

The main visual sequences used approximately 1,000 drones to create large-scale formations above the Atlantic Ocean. Patriotic symbols, animated imagery, color, movement, and music came together in a respectful Memorial Day presentation.

Each formation was designed to remain clear from the main viewing area at Jones Beach. The size of the location called for strong visual outlines, controlled movement, and careful timing so the audience could follow every part of the story.

CBS New York covered the Memorial Day drone show and showed the drones forming patriotic images above the shoreline. The report also featured Grizzly Entertainment CEO Themis Violaris discussing the production before the performance.

More Than 2,000 Drones Airborne During Transitions

One of the most technically significant parts of the Jones Beach production was the use of multiple drone fleets.

Although approximately 1,000 drones created the main visual formations, more than 2,000 drones were airborne at the same time during key fleet transitions. As one fleet completed its sequence, another entered the air to continue the next part of the show.

This coordinated approach allowed Grizzly Entertainment to create a continuous 20-minute production without long interruptions between its main sections.

The audience experienced one connected performance, while the team managed separate fleets, launch sequences, flight paths, landings, and carefully timed aerial handoffs behind the scenes.

The total number of airborne drones during these moments should not be confused with the size of an individual formation. Approximately 1,000 drones created the main visuals, while more than 2,000 were in the sky during specific transitions between fleets.

Organizers considering a public drone show can find more information about locations, preparation, timing, and production in the Grizzly Entertainment drone show FAQ.

Bringing Cypriot Drone Show Production to New York

Performing the Jones Beach drone show was a proud milestone for Grizzly Entertainment and its production team from Cyprus and Greece.

From planning through the live performance, the project reflected the team’s creative, operational, and technical capabilities. It brought a Cypriot drone light show company to one of New York’s most recognizable public parks for a production built around remembrance, patriotism, and shared experience.

For Grizzly Entertainment, the project represented something personal as well. It showed what a team from Cyprus and Greece can accomplish when working together on a major international stage.

If you are planning an international event and want to create a custom aerial experience for your audience, explore how Grizzly Entertainment produces drone light shows across Europe, the United States, and international markets.