NationalMonday, 19 October 2026·The Hindu - National
Mysuru Dasara drone show uses 3,500 drones and 12 formations
A drone show at Mysuru’s Dasara festivities used 3,500 LED-equipped drones and 12 formations, with an attempt to enter the Guinness World Records.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On October 18, 2026, a drone show at the Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap, Mysuru, featured 3,500 LED-equipped drones and 12 formations as part of the Dasara festivities.
Key specifics
- The show used 3,500 LED-equipped drones.
- It presented 12 colourful formations in the night sky.
- The venue was the Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap, Mysuru.
- The event was organised by CESC as part of Mysuru Dasara.
- The show was linked to an attempt to enter the Guinness World Records.
Exam lens
TNPSC current affairs: technology in festivals, Mysuru Dasara, 3,500 drones, Bannimantap, Guinness World Records attempt, one-line factual recall question.