Symbolizing the 'Now' of Drone Shows: Grand Prix Announced for 'Japan Drone Show Creativity Awards 2025'

The Japan Drone Show Association (JDSA; Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Komei Sasaki) held the 'Japan Drone Show Creativity Awards 2025' to evaluate the creativity, production power, and social value of drone shows, and announced the results on March 31, 2026. This second edition targeted drone shows held in Japan between January 1 and December 31, 2025. The JDSA evaluated them from multiple perspectives, including technology, production, and planning, aiming to present new possibilities for drone shows. An awards ceremony was held in Tokyo on March 31, 2026, featuring presentations by winners and critiques by judges. The event brought together companies, local governments, and creators involved in drone shows to share production insights. Key awards included: [Most Drones Category] Grand Prix: 'One World, One Planet' (3,000 drones, Expo 2025 Osaka); [Entertainment Category] Grand Prix: 'STAR ISLAND 2025' (1,800 drones); [Regional/Community Development Category] Grand Prix: 'Minamiaizu Drone Illusion Night Festival'; [Advertising/Promotion Category] Grand Prix: 'Oronamin C 60th Anniversary'; and [Social Contribution Category] Grand Prix: 'Noto Yosakoi Festival & Wakura Onsen Reconstruction Drone Show'.