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Mysuru Dasara drone show sets Guinness World Record
Nearly 3,000 drones formed cultural and national symbols in the Mysuru sky, drawing thousands of spectators.
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Pranavi Sharma - Fri, 03, Oct 2025
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Close to 3,000 drones lit up the night sky. / Srihari Karath via X
The Mysuru Dasara festivities concluded with a record-setting drone show at the Torchlight Parade Ground in Bannimantap. Close to 3,000 drones lit up the night sky, creating a giant tiger that secured a Guinness World Record for the largest aerial mammal image.
The show, organized by the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), initially planned to feature 1,500 drones, similar to last year’s scale. The number was later increased to 3,000 to attempt a global record. To certify the achievement, CESC brought in a team from London that included aeronautical engineers, auditors, and legal experts.
While the tiger formation was the highlight, the drones created 10–12 images in total, reflecting Karnataka’s heritage and India’s identity. These included Goddess Chamundeshwari, Lord Krishna dancing on a serpent, the solar system, a map of Karnataka featuring the state’s five guarantee schemes, and images of national symbols such as a peacock, eagle, dolphin, an Indian soldier with Mother Cauvery, and the Ambari elephant.
The trial demonstrations were held on Sept. 28 and 29 as a prelude to the main events held on Oct.1 and 2. Playback singer Kunal Ganjawala and his team performed ahead of the drone display, adding to the festive atmosphere.
3000 Drones taking flight in Mysuru on Oct 1st, during Dasara celebrations, to recreate the Guinness World Record formation of the largest mammal using drones.#MysoreDasara2025 pic.twitter.com/WwICys01Qd
— Srihari Karanth (@sriharikaranth) October 1, 2025
Footage of the event, shared widely on social media by drone content creator Srihari Karath, shows the intricate designs and the tiger formation that has now been officially recorded by Guinness. The performance drew thousands of spectators and quickly went viral online.
This year’s drone display marked a milestone in blending tradition with technology, bringing Mysuru Dasara global recognition through its world record.
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