Illumin, founded by Christian Ilumin, is Canada's premier drone entertainment company offering large-scale drone light shows for festivals, sporting events, and corporate branding experiences.
With a team of experienced aviators and designers, Illumin delivers technologically advanced and visually stunning shows that set a new standard in the North American market.
We were honoured to do an unforgettable drone show at VELD for back to back years!
We were pleased to perform Canada's largest ever drone show for Range Rover, with a nautical themed 600-drone display!
Innisfil, Ontario
August 2024
Tech geniuses from around the world were treated to a display in downtown Toronto to cap off the world-renowned event.
Toronto, Ontario
June 2024
For the 2024 total solar eclipse, we recreated the once-in-a-lifetime event with a 340-drone show, including a QR code that was scannable all across the Canadian side of the Falls.
Niagara Falls, USA
April 2024
To ensure the success of your drone show, it is crucial to prioritize safety and adhere to Transport Canada, FAA (USA) , and AFAC (Mexico) regulations. Additionally, the event location plays a significant role in determining the feasibility of carrying out the performance, so it is advisable to thoroughly review the legal guidelines before booking our company for such an event.
Partner with our team to plan the details of your custom formation show. From creating detailed storyboards to working out creative approaches, we'll work hard for you to tell your company's story best through drone technology.
Drones are brought to life through our specially designed creative processes. With computer simulations ensuring safety and providing accurate time-codes, synchronizing your music to our shows is seamless.
At every show, we go through a meticulous safety testing process, flying multiple times at a testing field prior to show date.
We'll manage everything from setup to flight. From transportation and delivery, all the way through packing up at the end of the day. You don't need to worry about a thing- we're here to take care of it for you.
Our synchronized drone shows feature up to 1,500 drones, with the possibility of multiple performances per night. Synchronized with pre-recorded or live music, the creation of shareable digital content or digital billboards for multiple platforms is at your fingertips.
We deliver unforgettable, digitally connected events that captivate and thrill audiences. We partner with event companies, festival organizers, businesses, and agencies to provide innovative brand promotions through unique activations.
Our relationship with aerospace regulators and our strong regulatory networking ensures permits and approvals are processed smoothly and successfully before show time.
Illumin is Canada's best-equipped drone light entertainment company, with a talented team that has over 100 years of collective aviation experience.
CEO & Founder
Drone light shows are a group of illuminated, synchronized drones choreographed to arrange themselves into formations in the sky. Anything you can think of, we can create!
We begin the process of creating a drone light show by meeting with you, the client, to understand your show's goal. Our design team plans the choreography based on a soundtrack, creates storyboards, and produces a sample video that combines them. Once you approve the music and artwork, our programmers transform the choreography into drone commands using computer software. The entire custom show development typically takes 4-8 weeks, and we ensure close collaboration with our clients, providing complete creative control over the final product.
Drone light shows prioritize safety with manual control options for pilots, automated landing protocols for malfunctioning drones, and geo-fencing to restrict their operation. Our shows also employ encrypted programs with rolling passcodes, mitigating the risk of unauthorized access from potential hackers.
Illumin simplifies the authorization process for drone light shows by handling it on your behalf. We obtain the necessary permissions based on your event's location and airspace requirements, leveraging our extensive experience of over 100 years in operating within Canadian and US airspace, including both controlled and uncontrolled areas.
Regulatory procedures typically account for the longest duration in the process, ranging from four to eight weeks, making this timeline reasonable. Factors such as the number of drones, show complexity, location, and duration influence the preparation time required for a drone show event.
With our experienced and creativity-driven team, Illumin offers custom-made drone shows tailored to your event and audience. Through Illumin, we go beyond entertainment to connect your audience with measurable outcomes and objectives, setting us apart as a unique provider in the industry.
Anywhere in the world, but the process through regulatory approvals may take longer in regions outside North America.
Illumin owns a fleet of drones and can also scale our drone fleet in relatively short notice. We can handle a show of any size, but larger shows will take longer to plan.
Drone light shows generally last between 10-12 minutes, taking into account factors like weather conditions that can impact battery life and the number of drones used simultaneously. By rotating the drones and not utilizing all at once, the display can extend its duration significantly. Additionally, we provide the flexibility of multiple performances per evening to accommodate your event needs.
The space required for a drone show depends on the number of drones involved. For a minimum setup, a site of approximately 25m x 45m with secure fencing around the launch area is needed. The minimum airspace required is 340m x 300m, which includes double geo-fencing and exclusion zones to ensure safety during the performance.
Drone light shows are not possible in high winds, heavy rain, or snow. However, they can perform in most other weather conditions. The optimal drone flying temperature is 55°F - 80°F, but drones will operate from 22°F - 110°F for shorter shows, as extreme temperatures will affect battery life.
The cost for a drone show can vary widely and is dependent on many factors. Some things to consider are: size and complexity of the show, as well as location.
If you're interested in booking, getting a quote or have any more questions about what we do, feel free to send us a message.
We're here to make your vision a reality!