Fireworks are fading, but their high-tech replacement comes with new risks
Drone shows are rapidly replacing fireworks at concerts, sporting events and Fourth of July celebrations as communities embrace what many see as a safer, more environmentally friendly alternative. These airwaves can become busy during drone shows, due to the tech involved in the show and the spectators taking videos on their phone. According to Bennigson, the additional wireless traffic can make it more difficult for security officials to identify an unauthorized drone flying near an event, allowing it to blend in with legitimate electronic activity."Detection is the first line of defense," Bennigson said.
- ▪Drone shows are rapidly replacing fireworks at concerts, sporting events and Fourth of July celebrations as communities embrace what many see as a safer, more environmentally friendly alternative.
- ▪These airwaves can become busy during drone shows, due to the tech involved in the show and the spectators taking videos on their phone.
- ▪According to Bennigson, the additional wireless traffic can make it more difficult for security officials to identify an unauthorized drone flying near an event, allowing it to blend in with legitimate electronic activity."Detection is the
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Drones Fireworks are fading, but their high-tech replacement comes with new risks Retired Marine officer says AI and smarter detection must outpace threats as drone shows become more popular By Rachel Wolf Fox News Published July 26, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Patriotic drone show LIGHTS UP SKY ahead of America's 250th birthday A stunning air show featuring 2,500 drones transformed the night over North Richland Hills, Texas, with massive images of a rocket, a bald eagle, and George Washington.
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