Disney has lodged a patent to couple a projection system with drone technology. The specific system would project a still image or video on to a reflector positioned between a drone and an attached projector. The move backs up the stance of Stampede, a US distributor recently making moves in Europe, that has evangelised the opportunities for AV providers harnessing the growing popularity of drones.
In January 2015, InAVate first explored the opportunities that drone technology
represented for the AV industry and over the past 11 months the
message has been gathering pace.
Disney is the latest voice to add
its name to the message outlining a projection system that can be
used in a multitude of ways and enhance its entertainment light shows.
According to the patent application, Disney will use drones to create large
characters during night-time entertainment displays as well opening up aerial advertising opportunities
and quick distribution of emergency information.
ISE staged a Drone Arena where
Stampede outline the potential for AV professionals. You can watch ISEShow.TV’s coverage here.