MYSURU, India (Diya TV) — A stunning display of nearly 3,000 drones lit up the night sky in Mysuru, creating a massive roaring tiger that left thousands of spectators in awe. The dazzling formation, crafted with 2,983 synchronized drones, set a new Guinness World Record for the largest mammal portrait ever created by a drone swarm.
A viral video from the event shows the tiger coming to life above the Bannimantap Grounds. The drone show was part of the Mysuru Dasara 2025 festivities, one of Karnataka’s most celebrated cultural events. Organizers said this year’s performance used nearly double the number of drones displayed in 2024. The previous record for the largest aerial mammal image used 1,985 drones. This year’s formation shattered that benchmark with ease. The new record adds another highlight to the festival’s long tradition of grand public celebrations.
The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation, or CESC Mysore, hosted the event. Botlab Dynamics, an Indian drone technology company, executed the show and coordinated the complex formations. CESC Managing Director Munigopal Raju said the team wanted to scale up the show after last year’s success. In 2024, the organizers deployed 1,500 drones. This year, they pushed the count to 3,000.
Raju said planners realized early on that they had the chance to set a world record. No one had attempted a tiger portrait using such a large number of drones. The team designed the formation to be both visually striking and technically sound. He said the validation process followed strict standards. Officials from London, aeronautical engineers, auditors, and legal experts examined each step. Their review ensured that the show met Guinness World Records’ requirements.
“All necessary procedures were followed so the achievement could be formally certified,” Raju said.
The tiger was not the only image to appear above Mysuru. The drones also formed a soldier, a peacock, an elephant, and other symbols that represent India’s cultural heritage. Each formation drew loud cheers from the crowd. The display worked in harmony with Mysuru’s famous Dasara street lights. Organizers said they wanted the city’s illumination to blend with the drone visuals to produce a powerful experience for visitors.
Teams ran two full rehearsals before the public shows. The first trial took place on September 28. The second was held on September 29. The main displays were staged on October 1 and 2. In a separate achievement, China set a new world record with a humanoid robot called AgiBot A2. The 169-centimeter robot completed a 100-kilometer walk over three days, according to Guinness World Records and AFP.
AgiBot A2 began its journey in Suzhou on November 10. It traveled along highways and city streets before arriving at Shanghai’s Bund on November 13. The trek marked the longest recorded distance walked by a humanoid machine. The Mysuru Dasara drone show highlighted how modern technology can elevate historic cultural celebrations. By combining drone engineering with artistic storytelling, organizers created a moment that audiences will remember for years.
