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Jordan is a country where one can see a wonderful combination of traditional culture and modern innovation. From the forts of Ajloun to the stones of Petra, every place has a story to tell.

Now a new and bright chapter has been added to this story – that of drone light shows. Such shows have now become not just a means of entertainment in Jordan but a new platform to promote digital art and culture.

 When synchronized drones create visuals through lights in the skies of Jordan, that scene not only touches the eyes but also the heart.

People got the first taste of drone show in Jordan during an international event in Amman when a foreign tech group presented a short light performance. After that show, people got tremendous excitement for this new digital format.

 After 2023, multiple drone displays were arranged at places like Queen Alia Park and Abdali Boulevard in Amman. These shows are also a part of some international conference and sometimes are also performed on national celebrations like Independence Day or King’s Birthday.

After Amman, this trend has started spreading in cities like Aqaba and Irbid. Cultural Impact of Drone Shows on Jordanian Society

 When drones animate the Jordanian flag, the silhouette of Petra, or Bedouin patterns in the sky, it becomes not just art, it becomes an emotion. Such shows give people a chance to connect with their culture through technology.

Cultural festivals such as the Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts have incorporated drone elements to create a fusion of traditional and modern art. Local youth, who previously were only interested in concerts and social media, have now begun taking an interest in drone programming and animation as well.

Some specific locations in Jordan have now become famous for drone shows. Queen Noor Park and the Roman Theater in Amman are places where light shows are presented during open air events.

Shows organized on the beach side of Aqaba are becoming a means of promoting tourism. An educational drone event was also held at the Irbid University Campus where engineering students performed shows using custom drones they built.

Drone shows in historic cities like Petra are still in the testing phase as it is important to protect the heritage there, but night-based artistic light displays are being planned there in the future as well.

Jordan receives millions of tourists every year but their focus is mostly on historical sites. But since the introduction of drone shows, especially with night events, a new attraction has emerged for tourists. Such shows are held especially in Aqaba and Dead Sea resorts where tourists enjoy a mesmerizing light experience at night after sightseeing throughout the day.

 Jordan’s tourism department is now also making drone art a part of its official marketing campaigns. When clips of Jordan’s drone shows go viral on social media, they present a peaceful and progressive image of the country to the world.

Jordan’s new youth generation sees their country as not just a historic land but with a creative and future-forward identity.

Drone shows have become an expressive medium for them where they can become part of digital storytelling and visual culture. Universities are introducing courses in drone design and software animation.

Startups are also moving ahead in this field where they offer customized drone shows for corporate events, weddings and national functions. This new visual language has helped redefine Jordan’s identity on both traditional and modern levels.

Organizing drone shows in Jordan requires a lot of planning and legal permissions. Flight approvals have to be obtained from the General Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, and there are strict rules on the weight, flight height, and airspace coverage of the drones.

 Especially in high-security and heritage areas like Amman and Petra, drone flights are heavily monitored. Drone companies have to be licensed and their pilots have to complete certified training. Despite all these requirements, people are becoming more interested in this field as it is becoming a part of future entertainment and art.

Jordanian weddings are world famous for their luxury and style. These are also being included in ritual weddings where the bride and groom’s initials, animated hearts or customized love messages are projected into the sky.

The trend is becoming especially popular in the elite circles of Amman and Madaba. Corporate events are also using drone displays for brand storytelling and logo animations.

Earlier it was just a novelty but now it is becoming an integral part of event planning where both innovation and personalization are involved.

The drone industry is not just limited to events but is also offering new career options for the youth. Modules related to drone engineering and programming are being introduced in universities where students are working on real-time projects.

A model of collaboration between government and private sector is developing where national level drone festivals are being planned. This not only provides exposure to the technology but also creates a sustainable path for career development and economic contribution.

The future of drone shows looks very promising in Jordan. Drone visuals are being used for cultural diplomacy at the government level. Drone startups are getting funding in youth tech incubators. Events management companies are making drone creatives permanent team members.

International artists are also now interested in performing in Jordan when they discover that tech-based visual art is also appreciated here. In the next few years, Jordan could be among the Middle East’s top drone show destinations where history and future meet.