{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Behind the Magic of Drone Light Shows: With Pixis Drones\u2019 Pres. Bernard Ozarowski","description":"Have you ever looked up at the night sky and seen a dazzling display of synchronized drones creating art in mid-air? I stumbled upon this awe-inspiring technology while walking in my neighborhood park. What I thought was going to be an epic video of hovering drones ton my iPhone turned out to be a great shot\u2026 of my foot. But that didn\u2019t stop me from diving into the world of drone light shows, thanks to my recent guest, Bernard Ozarowski, President of Pixis Drones. Bernard\u2019s journey into the drone world is as fascinating as the shows themselves. \u201cI was a white-collar criminal defense lawyer for 13 years,\u201d Bernard shared. \u201cBut when I saw an NBA logo made out of drones at Liberty State Park, I knew this was something that could bring joy and magic to people, including myself. Now, I get to do work that makes me feel like a kid again.\u201d Pixis Drones collaborates with major brands like Warner Bros., McDonald\u2019s, and even the NFL to create jaw-dropping aerial displays. From shaping logos to telling entire stories in the sky, the process begins with detailed storyboarding and animation, which eventually transforms into precise drone flight paths. \u201cEach drone is programmed with a path file that tells it where to go, what color to display, and when to return safely,\u201d Bernard explained. As for the technology itself? Bernard broke it down simply: \u201cThink of each drone as a pixel in a moving image. Our software calculates how every drone needs to move and light up to create a seamless visual. It\u2019s like choreographing a dance, but with hundreds of performers in the sky.\u201d The possibilities are endless, whether for halftime shows, weddings, or product launches. And while smaller shows start at $40,000, premium productions can climb into six figures. Despite the cost, the safety protocols are what truly impressed me. \u201cOur drones are surrounded by geofences that act like an invisible safety net,\u201d Bernard said, \u201cand we\u2019re always prepared with a second pilot monitoring every flight.\u201d It\u2019s hard not to admire Bernard\u2019s passion. His team is composed of people from wildly different backgrounds\u2014lawyers, special forces, and marketing experts\u2014all united by their love for pushing creative boundaries. \u201cI even get cool dad points,\u201d Bernard joked, recounting how he recently put Minecraft in the sky for his son. Drone light shows aren\u2019t just the future of entertainment\u2014they\u2019re a testament to the magic of technology and human creativity. Thank you, Bernard, for sharing this inspiring glimpse into Pixis Drones. I\u2019m officially a new fan and can\u2019t wait to catch their next dazzling display. Learn about the behind the scenes magic of creating syncronized drone light shows in this fascinating podcast of my live conversation with Pixis Drones President Bernard Ozarowski on The Debbie Nigro Show. ","author_name":"The Debbie Nigro Show","author_url":"http:\/\/www.debbienigro.com","html":"