Debate between Fourth of July fireworks or a drone show continues There are some cities in the region that have made the switch from fireworks to drones. To stream KREM on your phone, you need the ...

Nate Mortensen saw the pattern of wildfires increasing during the month of July. He started looking for a safer way to provide a light show experience when he came across drones.

And over on the coast, 200 drones lit up the sky over Redondo Beach waters after new environmental regulations force the city to nix its fireworks show — which had been a 40-year tradition.

Over 70% of some 140 people who responded to The Times’ question: “Do you prefer fireworks or a drone show for the Fourth of July?” said they preferred drones.

Towns in California, Colorado and Arizona – facing another season of drought and wildfire – are turning to drone shows as a less risky alternative to organized fireworks, encouraged by the ...

7News captured the sky with fireworks and drones as they were on full display at Weston Regional Park. This innovative twist on a time-honored tradition has sparked a lively debate among ...

Fireworks vs. drones: As options grow, cities search for balance of safety and spectacle Fast-growing drone shows are challenging traditional fireworks displays for big holiday events.

When Salt Lake City switched from fireworks to drones in 2023 out of safety and environmental concerns, residents embraced the move, said Lynze Twede, the city’s manager of public lands events.

SEATTLE — There’s a new display trend in the sky over the Fourth of July holiday that has created some competition for fireworks over the last several years. Drone shows are skyrocketing in ...

Fireworks or drone shows? LA County communities took different approaches this Fourth of July. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 66°F. Sunday, February 23rd 2025 ...