How they build entire huge houses from luminous drones (5 photos)

Light installations made by the Dutch studio DRIFT, became very popular on the web. Firstly, it is unusual and beautiful, and secondly, the very idea of "finishing" unfinished or destroyed buildings with the help of a large number of drones.





Addition of historical buildings with the help of drones

The authors themselves, who are two - their names are Lonneke Gordein and Ralph Nauta - they call what they do "air sculptures" - and this looks like a self-sufficient work of art, of course.

However, as far as one can understand, the main goal in the studio was seen promotion of the very idea of creating such "layouts" using drones.



Project of a skyscraper in Chicago, shown with the help of drones

Let's say the photo above is a fictional skyscraper in Chicago. idea in that drones can simulate any architectural projects, showing a potential customer how such a project will be look "life-size" in the place where it is planned build.

It seems like a very good idea, it's only a matter of price and obtaining the appropriate permits. So far, as we know, working with drones implies coordination with all sorts of responsible people.





Addition of historical buildings with the help of drones

However, to a greater extent, judging by the portfolio of the DRIFT studio, opened back in 2007, their installations and performances.

They were repeatedly invited to perform at various festivals and holidays - for example, on the 75th anniversary of Liberation Day, public holiday commemorating the end of the Nazi occupation Netherlands.



Addition of historical buildings with the help of drones

A performance in honor of the opening of the Elbe Philharmonic in Hamburg generally had to be canceled after the premiere - this was officially explained the fact that during a performance called "Breaking the Waves", someone I decided to launch my drones and break the "harmony nearby."

The event was literally rated as a "drone attack" - and in avoiding problems like losing drones or building damage, and risk to people - the performance was canceled.



"Breaking the Waves" installation featuring drones and the Elbe Philharmonic building in Hamburg