A First Experience of Drone Swarms: Kun Shan Students Explore New Possibilities in Spatial Design
On December 9, 2024, Kun Shan University's Department of Spatial Design partnered with Jing-Yeu International for a distinctive drone swarm workshop. As smart cities and digital tourism develop rapidly, coordinated drone flight has become a prominent feature of city marketing and major events. Spectacular drone light shows use precise technology to create striking visual experiences and have become important tools for promoting a city's identity.
In this course, Kun Shan students used Humming Bird drones in practical activities that connected drone applications with spatial design, programming logic and lighting art, demonstrating the possibilities of technology and creativity. Join us for a closer look at this learning experience.
Why Should Spatial Design Students Learn About Drones?
From conventional aerial photography to choreographing drone swarm light shows, the Department of Spatial Design recognizes the versatility and innovative potential of drones. Students can develop technical skills while exploring how design and technology combine, opening new creative opportunities in spatial planning, visual expression and interaction design and enriching design education.
The 2024 drone performance "Find Your Super Power: Battle in the Sky" at Hong Kong Disneyland. A drone show in Saudi Arabia featuring 2,100 drones. A 2024 performance in Japan featuring 1,000 drones. Intel's 2015 performance featuring 100 drones.
Drone technology is widely used in contemporary performance, including light shows, weddings and school anniversary events. Spatial Design students are extending their learning beyond static architectural and spatial models to dynamic, immersive spatial experiences. These skills allow them to incorporate technology into commercial events more flexibly, create immersive interactions and strengthen their competitiveness as designers who combine creativity with technical expertise.
Practical Training in Swarm Control and Positioning
The class operated 20 Humming Bird drones. Before the formal session, an engineer explained basic drone safety and worked with students on preparations: checking battery levels, confirming that every drone was functioning and setting up base-station positioning. This gave students a clear understanding of the operating process.
Because the swarm would fly within an 8 × 8 meter area, accurate spatial calibration was especially important. A drone app was used for positioning, and each aircraft received its own identifying number to keep flight operations orderly. The Humming Bird drones required three battery changes over the complete course, making sufficient battery power another essential preparation.
Students then helped establish the positioning setup, using masking tape to mark the flight area on the floor. They also learned how an electronic geofence keeps drones within the designated area. These details are essential for future work on performances and design projects in public spaces, especially major drone light shows, where accurate positioning and flight safety are central requirements.
The Future of Swarm Flight and Creativity
Through this collaboration, Jing-Yeu International demonstrated its expertise in coordinated drone flight, including base-station positioning, electronic geofencing and precision control of multiple drones flying simultaneously, illustrating the company's leading capabilities in smart technology. The course also allowed students to integrate creative thinking with technical practice and opened further opportunities for collaboration between academic institutions and industry, exploring drones' potential in city marketing, digital performances and creative smart-technology events.
As drone technology advances, applications combining technology and creativity will become more varied. Jing-Yeu International looks forward to working with academic and industry partners to bring drone light shows into smart cities, public art and tourism events, illuminating city skies with experiences that combine visual impact and cultural value.
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