Everything you need for your show

IO STAR 3 is the best choice for professional light shows. It delivers pinpoint accuracy for crisp, tightly aligned formations, 30+ minutes of showtime for creative sequences, and agile performance for smooth choreography.

With its RGBW LEDs, the drone renders a full, vivid color palette. Designed and assembled in-house, it’s certified and compliant, and integrates seamlessly with our Ground Control Station, Lightshow Creator add-on, charging system, and IO Pad.

The cost of a drone light show is mainly based on the number of drones you will have in your show. Price ranges vary according to local competition: between €20,000 and €50,000 excluding tax for a show with 200 drones in Europe.

Why can the price vary? It depends on several factors:

• The number of drones
• Creative complexity (3D animations, transitions, sound sync)
• Location and aviation regulations (permits, safety requirements)
• Logistics (country, access, insurance)
• The duration of the show
• Local competition

For more details on the cost of a light drone show, you can read our article here.

In Europe (EASA), consumer rules remind users not to fly over people and to respect restricted areas and privacy, which therefore includes areas around houses.

In the United States, flying over people is only permitted under certain conditions under Part 107, and privacy rules are often governed by local and state laws.

Yes, drone light shows are legal, but not “anywhere, anytime.” They are permitted if you comply with the regulations of the country where you are flying.

In Europe (EASA), shows are conducted in the Specific category with a SORA-type risk analysis and authorization from the local authority (e.g., DGAC in France). This allows night operations, large fleets, and flights over crowds.

In the United States (FAA), the principle is similar: operations run under Part 107 with the necessary waivers/authorizations (night operations, swarm flights, controlled airspace).

For more details about drone safety and regulation, you can read our article here.