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Video: Amazing Opening Ceremony drone display goes viral

July 23, 2021 by Larry Brown • Comments
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An amazing display of drones went viral during the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympics on Friday.

1,800 drones were used to illuminate the sky in Tokyo. They formed a large, glowing ball that left many viewers impressed. Then, the drones broke off into a design to resemble the globe.

1,800 drones, hovering high above Tokyo.

Head over to @nbc to see the full #OpeningCeremony at the #TokyoOlympics – TONIGHT at 7:30PM ET. pic.twitter.com/l4AIqU0U9X

— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) July 23, 2021

The Olympics represent the world coming together to compete in a show of athletic excellence. The Opening Ceremony not only allows a chance for all participating countries and athletes to be introduced, but also for feats of artistic beauty like this to be showcased.

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