A drone light display illuminates New York Harbor and the surrounding skyline as it recreates the Twin Towers in tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks. Multiple outlets report that the show uses 2,977 drones to form the outline of the towers, culminating in a visual representation intended for remembrance.
The display is described as a test run ahead of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Euronews and France 24 say the event is linked to preparations for the “Tribute in Light” installation that will mark the anniversary in 2026. BBC reports that organizers state each drone corresponds to a victim. Other coverage, including the Times of India and Daily Mail, similarly emphasizes the one-drone-per-victim framing and the location over the harbor.
Across outlets, the main differences are largely in wording and emphasis—some describe the event as lighting up “the skyline,” while others specify “New York Harbor”—but they agree on the purpose, the number of drones, and the Twin Towers imagery.
