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2,977-Drone Memorial Over New York

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A 2,977-drone memorial over New York Harbor demonstrates synchronized aerial formations for civic art while highlighting the permitting and safety demands of mass drone events.

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DroneXL / Haye Kesteloo09-10-2026
2,977 Drones Recreate Twin Towers Over New York Harbor
Sky Elements flew 2,977 drones over New York Harbor on Wednesday night in a public Twin Towers memorial show organized with private support and extensive federal and city oversight.

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ABC7 Los Angeles09-10-2026
Drone Show Recreates Twin Towers in 9/11 Tribute
Organizers presented 2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor in New York City on Wednesday as a drone tribute before the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Dezeen / Ellen Eberhardt09-10-2026
2,977 Drones Recreate Twin Towers Over New York Harbor
Drift and Shigeru Ban presented 2,977 coordinated drones over New York Harbor on 9 September, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.