Using 5,000 drones, the company Sky Elements lit up the night sky over Mansfield, Texas, recreating the image of the Holy Family.
The breathtaking technological display quickly went viral on social media, reminding viewers of the true meaning of Christmas.
On the evening of November 25, thousands of drones rose into the sky to form vivid images of the Baby Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph, accompanied by the Star of Bethlehem and a small calf.
Through precise aerial choreography, the figures not only took shape but also appeared to move and interact with one another.
Sky Elements shared a short behind-the-scenes video of the project on its social media platforms, offering a glimpse into the complex preparation behind the spectacle.
The footage shows dozens of team members carefully aligning and programming the drones needed to bring the Christmas scene to life.
“5,000 drones of Baby Jesus 👼🏼,” the company wrote in the caption.
The video quickly gained traction online, generating more than 217,000 likes and over 3,000 comments.
Many viewers expressed gratitude to the company for using its talents to honor the birth of Jesus Christ.
“All the talents that Jesus Christ gives us… We return them to glorify HIS NAME,” one commenter wrote.
“Beautiful. Thank you for bringing back the true meaning of celebrating Christmas,” another added.
“Without a doubt, the best Christmas display of all,” another person said.
The video was also shared by Sky Elements’ chief pilot, Preston Ward, who explained that the goal of the show was to recreate “the true meaning of Christmas using 5,000 drones.”
Sky Elements is one of the largest drone show providers in the United States. The company placed third on America’s Got Talent and currently holds 16 Guinness World Records.
This is not the first time Sky Elements has staged a show of this scale. In 2024, the company broke the Guinness World Record for the “largest aerial display of a gingerbread village performed with drones,” also using a coordinated display of 5,000 drones.