Hundreds of drones light up Seoul sky with COVID-19 messages

The event was not advertised in consideration of coronavirus social distancing rules

Published: July 06, 2020 11:26 AFP and Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Editor

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Hundreds of drones lit up the night sky in Seoul for a spectacular showcase of motivational and awareness messages as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic. Image Credit: AFP

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Three hundred unmanned aerial vehicles were programmed to form images above the Han river - which runs through the South Korean capital - for the eyecatching flash mob. Image Credit: AFP

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The show began with messages reminding people of key precautionary measures, including wearing masks, washing hands and keeping a two-metre distance from others. The drones created images of a mask surrounded by coronavirus particles, quickly shuffling to form two hands and water droplets against the dark night sky. Image Credit: AFP

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The 10-minute show shifted to messages of gratitude for medical personnel in the frontlines of the pandemic as well as all South Koreans for their collective efforts. Image Credit: AFP

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"THANKS TO YOU," the drones wrote in the sky next to a heart shape, then formed a silhouette of the Korean peninsula with the message: "Cheer up, Republic of Korea." The government-organised event on Saturday night was not advertised in advance in consideration of social distancing rules, the transport ministry said. Image Credit: AFP

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