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Why did drones just perform a light show over Madrid?

Answer: To show support for COVID-19 victims and frontline workers.

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UMILES Group, a Spanish company, decided to use technology to show its support for COVID-19 victims and the frontline workers who are risking their lives to combat the pandemic. Last Friday, June 26, the company sent 40 drones into the night sky over the country’s capital city of Madrid for a little light show.

Each drone was equipped with a bright LED light that could change colors. They spent about 10 minutes in the air creating different shapes like hearts and spelling out words like “hope” and “heroes.” They also formed the shape of the flags of a number of countries including China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the U.S. The company also kept the exact location of the performance a secret in order to prevent crowds from gathering since, you know, we’re not supposed to be doing that right now.

Drones light up Madrid sky to honor COVID-19 victims, frontline workers MADRID, Spain ,City Hall lit up the skies with drones on Friday as a tribute for COVID-19 victims and for those who have fought the virus in Spain.https://t.co/jORNyGKLM6 pic.twitter.com/Acm5T19gpt — LightCivitas (@LIGHTING_CMNTY) June 30, 2020