May 9, 2022 Fire season drives demand for July 4 drone shows to replace fireworks By Daniel Trotta
"Drone shows are going to be everywhere. But at the moment, they're still quite expensive," said Nils Thorjussen, owner of Verge Aero, which is partnering with a Mexican company to bring in drones to meet July 4 demand.
Verge Aero generally charges $25,000 minimum for a drone spectacular, Thorjussen said. By comparison, a small town can put on a fireworks display for $15,000 to $20,000, according to the fireworks trade association. On the high end, Verge Aero can put on a $100,000 show while big city fireworks displays can easily top $1 million.
