In a first for SeaWorld, the San Diego park plans to launch in February a limited-run light show using up to 500 drones, which could be a prelude to a regular nighttime summer attraction.
As the park looks to move away from fireworks, which are considered more damaging to the environment, it has proposed staging as a test run a drone show in February over a 15-night period. The California Coastal Commission on Thursday granted approval, as long as it limits the show to no more than five minutes and conducts a strict monitoring plan that examines potential impacts, including any possible harmful effect on birds.
Because the February time frame is outside the normal bird breeding and migratory seasons, it is unlikely there will be substantial impacts, says the Coastal Commission.
SeaWorld was unable to share details on what the show would look like, saying that it’s still in the early stages of being developed. A staff report prepared by the commission notes that the February test run..
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