UK - LED Studio has announced the successful test flight of a drone-mounted LED curtain, ‘an ultra-lightweight, ultra-thin and highly transparent mesh display’. The trial highlights how airborne LED technology could reshape visual storytelling at events, live shows and cultural landmarks, says the company.
The LED curtain weighs just 1.2kg per square metre, with a slim mesh construction designed to reduce drone load and support stable flight. Engineered with up to 70% transparency and high wind permeability, the display performs reliably in outdoor, low-altitude conditions, maintaining both visual integrity and flight efficiency.
Modular by design, the system supports scalable configurations through multi-piece splicing. Standard screen sizes range from 2×4m up to 4×10m, offering flexibility for large-format displays. The mesh has a 50,000-hour lifespan and IP65-rated protection for long-term outdoor use.
The structure folds and rolls down to a compact volume of 90sq.m per cubic metre, keeping transport and labour requirements to a minimum. This makes the LED curtain adaptable for touring productions and fast-turnaround installations.
Content can be uploaded and managed through several control options, including a dedicated app, USB, live WiFi from a PC, or 4G with one-click programme sending, allowing integration with both pre-scheduled and live content delivery systems.
The display is compatible with RF5 drone models, supporting payloads of up to 50 kilos. With the LED curtain onboard, flight endurance reaches up to 20 minutes - enabling choreographed flyovers and synchronised visuals as part of live shows or promotional campaigns.
Rob Bint, CEO of LED Studio, says: “As a company that lives and breathes innovation in LED, we’re always looking at what new mediums, formats or technologies will define the future of visual experience. Drone-lifted LED curtains are one of those concepts that stretch the boundaries of what’s possible. They have the potential to change how we approach events, live shows and even architectural storytelling.”
“Our role as a company isn’t just to build displays; it’s to lead the conversation about where LED can go, and how it can reshape the spaces and skies around us.”