Starlight Aerial Productions, a global leader in drone light show innovation based in Coloma has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first-ever unmanned aerial performer to receive the prestigious Platinum Pinnacle Award for Performers at the 2024 International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Convention. This is the first time in the award’s history that it has been granted to an unmanned pilot performer, setting a groundbreaking precedent in the airshow industry.
The Platinum Pinnacle Award is awarded by ICAS, honoring excellence in performance, innovation, and audience impact. Recipients are selected based on the following criteria:
Creativity and Innovation: Introducing groundbreaking and original approaches to airshow entertainment.
Technical Excellence: Exemplary mastery of technical execution, including strict adherence to safety standards.
Audience Impact: Delivering awe-inspiring experiences that resonate with spectators.
Industry Contribution: Pioneering advancements that enhance the airshow industry’s future.
This recognition of Starlight Aerial Productions represents a transformative moment for the drone industry, celebrating how technology and artistry converge in unmanned aerial performances.
Known for its inspirational and imaginative drone light shows, the company’s work has redefined the boundaries of airshow entertainment. Their recent “Women in Aviation and Dreamers” performance was a national sensation, blending mesmerizing visuals with empowering themes, exemplifying their innovative approach.
“We are truly humbled and honored to receive the Platinum Pinnacle Award,” said Matthew Quinn owner of Starlight Aerial Productions. “To be the first and only unmanned aerial performer in history to achieve this recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication and passion. It highlights how innovation and creativity can open new doors in an industry rooted in tradition. This is not just a win for us but for the evolution of airshows worldwide.”
Starlight Aerial Productions now joins the ranks of past Platinum Pinnacle Award recipients, like the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and Go-EZ Acrobatics – Kyle Fowler.
For the first time, an unmanned aerial performer stands among these icons, showcasing the limitless potential of drones as both a technological marvel and an artistic medium.
Starlight is a subsidiary of Great Lakes Drones, a pioneering drone company created and owned by Quinn for many years. Great Lakes uses drones for a multitude of purposes, from law enforcement to construction to technical and mechanical services.
For more information about Starlight Aerial Productions and their award-winning drone light shows, visit www.starlightdroneshows.com.
