After months of planning, 2,977 drones took flight to put the Twin Towers back in the New York City Skyline in a poignant 9/11 tribute

A striking light display using nearly 3,000 drones has temporarily restored the silhouette of the Twin Towers in New York City’s skyline as part of commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The drone formation, scaled precisely to replicate the original towers, offered a poignant visual tribute to the site’s history. Organizers aimed to honor the memory of those lost while reflecting on the enduring impact of the event. The display, visible from a distance, served as both a technological marvel and a solemn reminder of the landmark’s significance.

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, 2,977 drones put the World Trade Center back into the New York City skyline. The drones recreated a 1:1 scale replica of the Twin Towers, ma ...