America's 250th birthday celebration is already lighting up the sky. (Drone formation)

X.Com/Foxnews ^ | 7/3/2026

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stunning air show featuring 2,500 drones transformed the night over North Richland Hills, Texas, with massive images of a rocket, a bald eagle, and George Washington.

The patriotic display, created by Sky Elements Drone Shows, gave local families an early look at the celebrations leading up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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[mass55th]

Very cool!! Thanks for sharing!!

[sopo]

I wish they’d had different companies do one of these each night over the stae fairs on the mall. I suppose being a no fly zone would have been a considration but not insuperable(?)

[jonrick46]

I am not an X member. Joining X is a waste of my time.

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[SunkenCiv]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFVe2vKhwRw