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71,207 drones broke world record in Texas using Chinese expertise and intriguing 'drone-in-a-box' concept…

Sky Elements and Damoda launched 71,207 drones during the record attempt
A formation of 10,183 drones created the record-breaking blue dragon
Each performance involved approximately 10,200 drones flying several times daily

Sky Elements teamed up with Damoda America in rural Texas to secure two Guinness World Records, launching a total of 71,207 drones within one week.

That weekly total surpassed the previous record of 55,939 launches, set earlier in 2026 by Aerial Illuminations and UVify.

On September 28 2026, the teams used 10,183 drones to form a giant blue dragon, breaking the record for the largest mythical creature depicted by multirotors.

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Damoda supplied the hardware and sent specialists from its Shenzhen base to work alongside American operators from Sky Elements throughout the three nights.

Sky Elements sought out Damoda for both titles because the manufacturer offers launch equipment that differs from regular setups...

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