The software behind the world’s drone shows.
Drone Show Software and Drone Show Creator by SPH Engineering, the platform behind 70% of commercially successful drone shows worldwide (per SPH Engineering). For drone show companies and operators in India: software licences and SPH training through HobiTech.
- 70%of commercially successful drone shows run on it
- 5,300drones flown at once
- 62+countries
- 200+show companies on the platform
- 450+show pilots trained
- 9×Guinness World Record holders use it
*Figures published by SPH Engineering, the developer of Drone Show Software.
Software and training for drone show companies.
SPH Engineering makes the software that designs and flies the show, and trains the people who run it. You bring the drones and the events; HobiTech supplies the licences and training in India.
Drone Show Software
Plan, simulate and fly the whole fleet from one screen, with a single click to start.
See the software → 02 · DesignDrone Show Creator
Animate formations, logos and text to music — no 3D background needed.
See Creator → 03 · CompatibilityWorks with your drones
Runs 40+ show drone platforms, from 180 g indoor units to RTK outdoor fleets.
See compatibility → 04 · PeopleTraining & certification
SPH’s 3-day programme plus courses on choreography, business and legal aspects.
See training →We don’t run shows. We help you run yours.
Hundreds of drones. One click. Zero guesswork.
A complete multi-drone control system for light shows, entertainment and events. Load the animation, check every aircraft, and launch the show in sync with the music.
- Scales from a 20-drone rehearsal to 1,000+ drone commercial shows
- Centralised mission control with a preflight summary of every drone
- Time code sync with music, lighting and pyrotechnics
- Red button emergency stop, always one press away
Double geofence & hardfence
Two safety boundaries keep every drone inside the approved flight area.
GPS correction redundancy
Multi-layer positioning that switches to a backup if a correction source drops.
Red button
An emergency stop for the whole fleet, built into the control screen.
Time code integration
Locks the show to music, lighting and effects, frame by frame.
One-click launch
After the preflight checks pass, the whole fleet takes off on one command.
Preflight summary
Battery, position and status of every aircraft in one window before take-off.
Real-time safety alerts
Problems surface the moment they happen, not after the show.
Weather built in
METAR reports and forecasts right inside the software.
3D simulation
Rehearse the full show on a 3D map with real elevation before a single drone flies.
Start free. Scale when the bookings come.
Learn on the free Lite licence, then move to a perpetual licence for commercial shows. SPH also offers an annual licence sized to your connected drones. We quote in rupees with a GST invoice.
DSS Lite
For newcomers, small teams, schools and R&D labs
- The same software the professionals fly
- Learn show planning, simulation and fleet control
- Rehearse whole shows in 3D simulation before you fly
DSS Perpetual
One-time purchase, lifetime access, no recurring licence fee
- 12 months of support included with the purchase
- Annual support & updates pack from year two
- Expansion packs to add drones as the fleet grows
Pricing depends on fleet size and add-ons, so we quote it rather than list it.
Design the show like an animator, not a programmer.
3D animation software made for drone entertainment. Build scenes in a node-based editor, preview them in real time, and export files the fleet can fly. SPH puts the time saving at up to 70% against traditional 3D animation workflows.
Standalone app for Windows 10/11 (not a Blender add-on). Annual licence. Recommended: 8-core CPU, 32 GB RAM, 8 GB VRAM.
Flies the fleets show companies already use.
Drone Show Software supports 40+ show drone platforms, from compact indoor units to large RTK outdoor fleets. HobiTech supplies the software, not the aircraft: tell us your drones and we’ll confirm they’re supported.
How your team runs a show with SPH software.
Six steps, from the client brief to show night.
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Brief & storyboard
What the audience should see, the venue, the drone count and the running time.
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Animate in Creator
Formations, logos and text, cut to the music track.
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Simulate & safety-check
Run the full show in 3D in Drone Show Software: spacing, geofence, timing.
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Permissions & site survey
Your team clears airspace, registrations and local approvals before the fleet travels.
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Rehearse & lay out
Launch grid, positioning base and the preflight summary, green across the board.
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Show night
One click, time code locked, red button standing by. Then the applause.
Built for the companies that put on the show.
Drone show companies
Run weddings, festivals, concerts and corporate shows on one platform.
Drone service providers
Add a high-value show line to your existing survey or media business.
Parks, resorts & tourism
Build an in-house team to run nightly shows for visitors.
Creative agencies
Design logo, message and QR-code shows in Creator for your show partners to fly.
Colleges & R&D labs
Teach swarm flight on the free Lite licence, up to 20 drones.
Where your clients book drone shows in India
Proven on the world’s biggest nights.
Recent shows from SPH Engineering’s portfolio, flown by show companies on Drone Show Software.
PortAventura World nightly show
Spain’s first nightly drone show, run all summer with fireworks, water effects and live acts.
View showcase → Film premiere · Madrid · 2025350DRONESMufasa movie premiere
Umiles recreated the film’s signature scene in the sky over Madrid.
View showcase → Brand event · USA · 202575DRONESCasino Christmas tree lighting
Sky Lites turned a holiday tree lighting into a drone show with just 75 drones.
View showcase →
Patrice GuyNorthstar Fireworks · Canada
John HopkinsCelestial · UK
Preston WardSky Elements · USA
Marc LoosliSwiss Drone Show AG · Switzerland
Showcases and videos from SPH Engineering. More in the full SPH portfolio.
The software is half of it. Your crew is the rest.
SPH Engineering has trained 450+ drone show pilots. HobiTech arranges SPH’s training and certification for Indian teams.
Drone show training & certification
SPH’s 3-day programme, online, in person or hybrid, covering show set-up, swarm flight safety and choreography, plus courses on the business side. SPH also certifies drone show teams; many countries require a training certificate to fly a swarm.
- How to start a drone show businessIntro course
- Choreography with Drone Show CreatorCourse
- Legal aspects of launching a drone showCourse
- Drone show business model: costs & revenueCourse
- Winning pitch for customers & investorsCourse
- Certification for drone show teamsExam
Running drone shows in India
Show flying is regulated. What your team needs in place before the first booking:
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UINEvery drone registeredEach aircraft needs its Unique Identification Number on DGCA's eGCA portal.
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ZONEAirspace checkedGreen, yellow or red zone: the venue decides what permission the show needs.
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RPCQualified pilotsRemote Pilot Certificates for the crew where the rules require them.
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LOCALLocal approvalsVenue, police and district permissions for public gatherings.
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₹Local buying & supportQuoted and invoiced in rupees with GST. First-line support from Bengaluru, escalated to SPH when needed.
What the show laptop needs.
| Drone Show Software | Drone Show Creator (recommended) | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit | Windows 10 or 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or better | 8 cores (4 minimum) |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM (8 GB minimum) |
| Graphics | DirectX 10 support | 8 GB VRAM, OpenGL 4.3 (2 GB minimum) |
| Other | Dual monitors, Ethernet connection | One activation per device |
Drone show FAQs, answered.
What is Drone Show Software?
SPH Engineering's control system for drone light shows. It plans, simulates and flies a synchronised fleet from one screen, with geofencing, GPS correction redundancy, time code sync and an emergency red button. HobiTech supplies and supports it in India as part of the SPH Engineering range.
Does HobiTech perform drone shows?
No. HobiTech doesn't run or book drone shows. We supply SPH Engineering's Drone Show Software, Drone Show Creator and training to the show companies and operators who fly them.
Can I try it for free?
Yes. DSS Lite is a free licence for up to 20 drones, built for newcomers, small teams and education. Drone Show Creator has a 14-day free trial.
How many drones do I need for a show?
It depends on the venue, the audience and what you want to draw. You can learn and rehearse on up to 20 drones with Lite; commercial shows usually run hundreds. Your connected drone count decides the licence size.
Which drones does it work with?
40+ show drone platforms, including Cross Stars, Damoda, Drotek, EVsky, Firefly, Flyfire, High Great, KAIKENS, Lumenier, Uvify, Verge Aero, Vimdrones and WG drones.
Do I need Blender or 3D skills to design a show?
No. Drone Show Creator is a standalone Windows app with a drag-and-drop, node-based editor. It can import .blend, .fbx and .obj models if you already have them.
What does it cost in India?
It depends on the licence, the fleet size and any training, so we quote it. Quotes are in rupees with a GST invoice.
What support do I get?
Every licence purchase includes support and updates for the first year. From year two, an annual support pack keeps support and updates running; without it the software keeps working, but without updates.
Do my pilots need certification?
SPH certifies drone show teams after its training; many countries require a training certificate to fly a swarm. In India, each drone also needs a UIN on DGCA's eGCA portal, and the venue's airspace zone decides which permissions apply.
Tell us about the shows you run.
Your drones, fleet size and the shows you plan. We’ll come back with the right licence and training, together with SPH Engineering. Looking for something else? See all HobiTech services.
Product and software details on this page use data from SPH Engineering, the manufacturer.