The amazing spectacle will be the first of its kind in Northern Ireland
Derry’s Halloween plans are well and truly up in the air it was confirmed at today’s Business and Culture Committee meeting – as exciting plans for a dazzling drone display were unveiled.
The event is part of the Smart Derry Strabane Programme supporting the delivery of advanced connectivity, helping citizens and businesses to capitalise on the benefits and economic opportunities for growth through digitalisation and emerging disruptive technologies. The drone display will be a “Proof of Concept” demonstration and will be used as evidence to support the development of the Outline Business Case for the Smart Derry Strabane City Deal programme.
“We are delighted to have this opportunity to partner with BT to deliver such an exciting new experience as part of the Derry Halloween programme,” she declared. “The drone display harnesses the most innovative technology to create an atmospheric show which will really captivate audiences. Chair of the Business and Culture Committee, Councillor Brian Harte, welcomed the announcement. “The drone display will be a fantastic new highlight, harnessing the latest technology to deliver something completely unique to our Halloween celebrations. We are always striving to find creative and innovative elements to enhance our events programme and to be the first to deliver a display of this kind in the country is really exciting.
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