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Drone light show wishes the world a Happy St Patrick’s Day

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Drone light show wishes the world a Happy St Patrick’s Day

Drone light show wishes the world a Happy St Patrick’s Day

A film featuring a swarm of 500 drones animating the skies of Dublin has today been unveiled to wish the world a Happy St Patrick’s Day.The film, entitled Orchestra of Light features the Intel Drone Light Show and was pre-recorded in Dublin in early March.Orchestra of Light tells a story of Ireland’s global influence, and how a small island on the edge of Europe has spread its culture and traditions across the world.


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