China Sets New World Record with Massive 22,580-Drone Light Show in Hefei

Hefei. In recent years, various Chinese companies have been competing to break world records by flying thousands of drones simultaneously. In this sequence, on February 3, 2026, the most spectacular and massive drone light show to date was performed in Hefei city, Anhui province, China.

Chinese drone manufacturer 'EHang Egret' set a new Guinness World Record by flying 22,580 drones simultaneously. This performance has once again proven China's growing dominance in the field of technology.

To achieve this historic milestone, the company utilized AI-powered 'swarm intelligence' technology. Through this technology, thousands of drones were controlled as a single unit, ensuring that even with such a large number of drones, there were no collisions or accidents.

Although some drones failed to take off due to technical reasons during the performance, the remaining 22,580 drones illuminated the sky over Hefei. The drones mesmerized the audience by forming three-dimensional Chinese lanterns, urban landscapes, and other complex patterns in the sky.

Previously, various Chinese companies have been setting and breaking such records. In June of last year, a company in Chongqing set a record by flying 11,787 drones, which was surpassed just a few months later by another performance of 15,847 drones.

However, this new performance in February has surpassed the old record by a significant margin. China has been using these light shows as a medium to advertise its cutting-edge drone technology.

However, these mesmerizing light shows are not viewed merely as entertainment. According to military experts, there is a hidden military message behind demonstrating the ability to control such a large number of drones through a single network. It signals the potential for 'aerial saturation attacks,' where such a massive swarm of AI-controlled, low-cost drones could easily overwhelm an adversary's advanced defense systems.

Thus, while China is astonishing the world by displaying beautiful art in the sky, it is simultaneously warning its rivals of its growing military and technological power.