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Chinese team operates thousands of drones using a single computer

A Chinese technology team demonstrated advanced swarm drone capabilities during a large-scale light show in Chongqing, where thousands of drones were launched and controlled using a single computer system.

Operated by Damoda, the drones followed pre-programmed routines to create coordinated aerial displays close to the launch site.

The weekly show, which previously set a Guinness World Record for scale, is designed for entertainment, though experts note that similar swarm technologies could have future applications beyond light shows as artificial intelligence and automation continue to develop.

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