RSoxNo1
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That's not far off from a previous patent for the Flixls tech.
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That's not far off from a previous patent for the Flixls tech.
nickys
Premium Member
Just out of interest, do we know what project K stands for?
Jim Hill mentioned a long time ago that drones were part of the Harmonious plans. So very possibly.
Project Kappa is Harmonious. (Gamma was the hub re-do, Sparks was Epcot Forever)
trainplane3
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If drones are going to be involved, these are probably the pads for them:
I'm pretty sure I mentioned those last year though.
I'm pretty sure I mentioned those last year though.
TTA94
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So no drones for Harm?
Epcot seems to be the only “safe” location they could use drones for this type of purpose, that wouldn’t be a potential safety risk for guests. Well, unless they have a desire to replace the electrical water pageant with something new.
I said I’d love to see drones trying to lift anything over the lagoon and not end up as boats.
Or submarines.
I would imagine they could do some pretty cool effects without the drones carrying anything.
There are some pretty damn wind responsive drones out there. If it’s just an LED show, there shouldn’t be feasibility issues, just cost issues (more maneuverable = more expensive).
TTA94
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In that concept pic of the drones it looks like Te Fiti from Moana, that could be a really cool segment of the show, with the music of Who You Are/An Innocent Warrior 
. That and if they could do the glowing effect of the Stingray in some way. I know it’s in HEA.
. That and if they could do the glowing effect of the Stingray in some way. I know it’s in HEA.
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doctornick
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I would imagine they could do some pretty cool effects without the drones carrying anything.
Yeah, I haven't been following this much, but I would think you could use drones pretty effectively as part of a greater show without having them carry much of anything. Just having them light up different colors and then forming different patterns in the sky could be pretty cool with a show that otherwise has fireworks, lasers, water jets, etc.
Movielover
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Wouldn't mind them also using the kites from Epcot Forever. IMO best part of that show.
UNCgolf
Well-Known Member
Yeah, except they were constantly broken. When I saw it roughly half of the kites were out.
Either need to get more reliable kites or spend more money on maintenance to keep them working if they're going to use them again.
Too unreliable. They’re a thorn in the side of that show.
Notes from Neverland
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As much as I thought they were an amazing effect, that opinion changed quickly when we saw a show where zero of the kites lit up. Zero! Guests around us asked what they were supposed to be looking at. It's a shame, really, as it looks great when it works.
TTA94
Well-Known Member
Have you figured out yet if we will be seeing EF again?
It depends on when nights shows are permitted again. Even if it’s not until next year EF will probably return.
Movielover
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I was wondering how they are powered?
aladdin2007
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They use to, remember when Germany turned into a gingerbread castle? would love if they did that again. And I would still love (in my fantasy head) to see Norway and Morocco outlined in the lights (I know M can't because of its religious significance, but N didnt because at the time they (sponsors) didnt want to pay for it to be added in.