On Friday night, a remarkable drone show illuminated the sky above Allianz Field in St. Paul, celebrating ten years of Minnesota United FC‘s participation in Major League Soccer. The Minnesota United FC drone show utilized 300 drones to form striking images, including the iconic loon and the team logo, captivating both local residents and visitors.
Community Engagement and Reactions to the Drone Showcase
The drone performance drew significant attention from the surrounding community and people passing by in their vehicles. Many stopped to watch the colorful aerial spectacle, creating a buzz of excitement before the team’s upcoming season opener. Fans and onlookers alike appreciated the unique, high-tech celebration of the club’s milestone.
I came last night, it was really cool. And I was like alright I’ll do it again, let’s have fun,
said Daniel Ditmanson from St. Paul.
There were a lot of people kind of walking by, cars that were pulling into parking lots because they noticed that something was happening. And it is such a cool, unique thing to see where you can’t miss it,
explained Kreg Blair, Senior Director of Experiential Marketing and Match Presentation.
Technical Insights into the Drone Show Preparation
FOX 9 provided an exclusive glimpse into the intricate preparations behind the Northern Lights Drone Shows team responsible for the display. The process involves careful programming of each drone, synchronizing flight paths and choreography to music for a seamless visual experience.
How the flight paths are directed, are through the design software, which corresponds to the flight software. So everything talks to each other,
shared Michael Van Dehay, a drone pilot involved in the event.
Looking Ahead: Minnesota United FC’s Season Opener
The drone event serves as an exciting prelude to Minnesota United FC’s first match of the new season, scheduled to take place in Texas against Austin. This aerial celebration not only honors a decade of the club’s journey in MLS but also energizes fans and the local community as the new season begins to unfold.
