Technical details
Though this project, with a vision to "create a huge display in space", we provide the following:① Independently self-controlled UAVs with an unlimited network scalability
② Audiovisual UAVs synchronization
Using a companion computer, we are able to control each UAV independently, and design the UAV flight formation without a limit on the number of UAVs that can fly.
The current conventional UAV controllers use wireless connection, which limits the number of UAVs they are able to control at the same time. However, Sky Magic’s technological discovery is that we are rid of the restrictions. Hence, there is no need for consideration of network capacity and no limit to the number of UAVs we can fly.
We used MIDI timecode to synchronize music, visuals, UAV formation and LED lights. This MIDI timecode is universal; hence, we are able to standardize the codes and control them all at once, providing a dynamic display for a peripheral pleasure.
For the LED cage, we used pipes made of carbon fiber to keep it lightweight yet sturdy and a motherboard to control the lights. The cage also doubles as a propeller guard for safety purposes.
Movies
Exhibition content
Sky Magic is an audio-visual extravaganza by numerous swarming UAVs that creates dazzling visuals in the sky.Be enchanted by our first live performance video shot at the iconic Mt. Fuji, which showed the perfectly executed 25 dancing UAVs equipped with over 16,500 LED lights and accompanied by melody from Japanese traditional guitars.
Also, get up close to our specially designed UAV at our exhibit, where you can experience the process and get insights of our project.
