Over 70% of some 140 people who responded to The Times’ question: “Do you prefer fireworks or a drone show for the Fourth of July?” said they preferred drones.

With drones taking over light shows, we looked into how sustainable the tech really is. Are drones better than fireworks for light shows? Short answer, yes. Although, the global drone industry and ...

Fireworks vs. drones: As options grow, cities search for balance of safety and spectacle Fast-growing drone shows are challenging traditional fireworks displays for big holiday events.

The Independence Day drone show, featuring over 700 drones, promises to be just as elaborate and celebratory, if not more, than past fireworks displays. In addition to the drone show, the Rose ...

Fireworks have long been synonymous with the Fourth of July. The bright displays of fire light up the sky, but increasingly dry summers and the risk of wildfires are an ever-present concern.

More than 300 comments later, that's kind of what happened. Actually, an Aug. 16 post announcing that a drone show would replace fireworks on Oct. 5 didn't seem to get much traction.

The Rose Bowl trades fireworks for a 700-drone show this July 4, aiming for celebration without the environmental damage.