Intel powered 300 drones helped Lady Gaga create American flag during incredible Super Bowl show

• An army of 300 drones created Lady Gaga's Super Bowl performance backdrop
• The devices created a glittering American flag over the Houston skyline
• Intel was behind the display and same system is used by Disney for 'fireworks'
• Segment was pre-recorded due to FAA rules making the stadium a no fly zone
• The tech company hopes to launch more fleets, with the capacity to control more than 10,000 drones at a time

The drones have previously been used by Disney for 'Starbright Holiday Show – An Intel Collaboration' a 12 minute 'virtual firework' show that ran for eight weeks.

Amazing Lady Gaga Super Bowl Halftime show was due partly to the fleet of 300 drones Intel who 

helped create his dazzling performance.

As the dance in the dark hitmaker opens the show, hundreds of drones rose behind her, flying high in training to create stunning visual effects on the roofs of Houston.

Intel has been behind the stunning display prerecorded art who transformed the bobs of lights in a glittering flag and the twinkling stars in the show Sunday night.



Lady Gaga's incredible Super Bowl halftime show was due in part to Intel's fleet of 300 drones that helped create her dazzling performance over the Houston skyline on Sunday night 

The performance saw hundreds of the devices swirl and transform into different displays, including the Intel logo (left) and the American flag (right)


The project, dubbed Shooting Stars, was first used in a three-week run at Disney World over the holiday season.

They are all controlled by a single operating system, reported Tech Crunch.

Although the halftime show only used 300 devices, the system is capable of controlling up to 10,000 drones at a time.

However, because of strict FAA regulations around the Superbowl, it was actually filmed earlier this week.

Restrictions placed on the area by the Federal Aviation Administration forbid drones from flying.

'Temporary Flight Restrictions will prohibit certain aircraft operations, including unmanned aircraft operations, or drones, within a 34.5-mile radius of NRG Stadium in downtown Houston, Texas on game day,' the FAA said.

'The restrictions will be in force as from 16:00 to 23:59 on Sunday 5 February.'

As the performance of Lady Gaga started, drones Star shooting Intel created the formations in the sky, including the sparkling stars that turn into red and blue, displacement of the stars, before creating theAmerican flag for a spectacular finale that has Lady Gaga at the center of the scene on the ground, before forming the Pepsi logo in the sky.

Bumblebees are a new type of air vehicle (UAV) unmanned, specially designed for purposes of entertainment such as festivals and entertainment events, said Intel.

They have already been used by Disney for "Starbright holiday Show- year Intel Collaboration" a 12-minute "virtual Fireworks" show which lasted eight weeks.

The stunning pre-recorded art display that transformed bobs of lights to a glittering flag and shimmering stars
The quadcopter purpose-built drone is built with security in mind and equipped with lights that can create color over 4 billion combinations and easily be programmed for any animation.

Each drone communicates wirelessly with a central computer to run his choreography, unconscious of what do hundreds of machines around him, according to Wired.

"Lady Gaga and the Super Bowl creative team wanted to remove something that had never been done before and we managed to combine innovation Intel drone with his art to remove a really unique experience," said Josh Walden, senior Vice President and general manager, group of new technology, Intel.

"The potential of these drones to see the light is infinite, and we hope that this experience inspires other creators, artists and innovators to really think about how they can incorporate technology drone of new ways that have not yet even be thought.

Intel's Twitter account congratulated the interpreter on his mini concert and took credit for their participation in the show of the night.

Intel is reported to be launching the move from individual drone usage to larger fleet operations.

The light show was pre-recorded due to possible 'weather and environment issues' but Intel insists that doesn't mean the drones can't be used for live shows in the future, For The Win reported.


The drones are lightweight and much less fancy looking than everyday drones. To take flight, they are propelled from launchpads

Intel has been working on the drone project for the past two years with hopes its take on aerial performance would not just be limited to large-scale events, but expand to Fourth of July celebrations and 'sky branding'.

The drones are lightweight and much less fancy looking than everyday drones.

To take flight, they are propelled from launchpads.

The purpose-built quadcopter drone is built with safety in mind and equipped with LED lights that can create over 4 billion color combinations and easily be programmed for any animation.

Tech Crunch reported that they take just 15 minutes to assemble, which means hundreds can be assembled in a relatively short period of time.

Making news also said the company's plans for their aircraft fleets, which will also be used to perform certain tasks, such as inspection of goods and rescue operations.