“Safety First, Always
The experience of our audience is what drives us, but safety is the most important factor in delivering a successful show. For more than four years, Northern Lights Drone Shows has prioritized safety to create happy memories and experiences worth repeating.
When we started, we had a choice to make regarding which drones and software to use. Our dedication to safety led us to partner with Verge Aero, a drone software and manufacturing company based in the United States. We chose their system because it aligns with our commitment to quality, innovation, and, above all, safety.
The Verge Aero system is designed to minimize the potential for human error through built-in redundancy and automation. Our drones utilize two processing chips, providing a backup should one chip fail, rather than relying on a single processing chip per drone.
Verge Aero also focuses on automation to reduce the number of decisions pilots must make in the moment, helping alleviate pilot stress and create a more efficient, controlled workflow. This allows our pilots to focus on executing successful shows while maintaining the highest standards of safety.
Another key safety feature is Verge Aero’s use of deconflicted flight paths, which prevent two drones from crossing the same flight path at the same time. This greatly reduces the risk of midair collisions and allows our pilots to operate with greater confidence.
Safety doesn’t stop with our software and equipment. Our design and pilot teams thoroughly review each show before it takes flight, ensuring drones have adequate spacing and velocity to maintain our quality standards while reducing the risk of auto-lands, collisions, and lost show content. Multiple teams work together to review flight plans, evaluate the flight area, and ensure the viewing area is appropriately considered during the planning process.
We don’t believe in cutting corners. Our commitment to safety extends to every part of our operation, from the technology we use to the people who plan and execute each show. We work closely with the FAA to ensure applicable guidelines are met, and our drones and software are manufactured in the United States.
While no system can eliminate 100% of human error or guarantee that nothing will go wrong, we believe Verge Aero’s technology offers one of the most advanced approaches to drone show safety. Our partnership with Verge Aero is an extension of our devotion to quality, and our commitment to the safety of our audience will always come before the show itself.
