Malta, through the Civil Aviation Directorate within Transport Malta, was the first country in Europe to authorise the launching of fireworks from drones.

TM said that this was showcased locally during the closing of the International Fireworks Festival in the Grand Harbour, during which the pyrotechnic display featured the participation of 550 drones.

“Pyroemotions” the pyrotechnics company responsible for organising this type of show in Europe is registered in Malta and a few months ago delivered similar shows in Aosta, Italy; Burgio in Sicily; with others expected soon in Italy and Montenegro.

The Transport Authority thanked the Malta Police Force, the Civil Protection Department, the Malta Pyrotechnics Association, and all other concerned entities for their full collaboration in making it possible for this drone show to take place in Malta for the first time.

The Civil Aviation Directorate within Transport Malta, as a full member of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), has been collaborating with the Agency to introduce new concepts – first for drone swarms, and now for drone swarms equipped with pyrotechnics.

Photos: Transport Malta

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