Event Overview

On the night of October 18, 2026, BotLab Dynamics staged a drone show at the Torchlight Parade Ground in Bannimantap, Mysuru, Karnataka. The performance employed 3,473 drones to form a giant dancing peacock, India’s national bird, and was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest aerial display of a bird created by multirotors.

Organizational Details

The show was organized by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) and executed by BotLab Dynamics, a company incubated at IIT Delhi. This marked BotLab Dynamics’ fifth consecutive year presenting the Mysuru Dasara drone shows, having started in 2022.

Attendance and Footfall

The event recorded a 154% increase in footfall compared with 2025. Over 40,000 spectators were inside the venue, exceeding its formal seated capacity of 33,500, while more than 20,000 additional people gathered outside to watch. Many residents also viewed the display from terraces, balconies and restaurant rooftops across the city.

Record‑Setting Progression

BotLab Dynamics has expanded its fleet over the years: 250 drones in 2022‑2023, 1,500 drones in 2024, a 3,000‑drone fleet that set a Guinness record in 2025 with a tiger formation using 2,983 drones, and the current 3,473‑drone peacock in 2026.

Show Content

The 2026 programme included a Kannada greeting to the Chief Minister, a spiralling galaxy, a soldier raising the national flag, a butterfly, a roaring lion, a Karnataka map adorned with welfare‑scheme symbols, representations of Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshana Chakra, Lord Shiva, Nandi, the Ambari elephant and Goddess Chamundeshwari.

Quotes from Stakeholders

  • Neha Verma, Marketing and Communications Lead at BotLab Dynamics, noted that large‑scale drone shows can be visible from distances of over 10 km under suitable conditions.
  • Aayush Bector, Head of Business at BotLab Dynamics, said the record belongs to the people of Mysore and highlighted the convergence of festival tradition and technology.
  • Dr Sarita Ahlawat, Founder and Managing Director of BotLab Dynamics, expressed pride in creating a world‑record peacock with Indian‑made drones for Karnataka.
  • Local attendees such as Raghuvendra, a Mysuru resident, described the show as a family tradition, while Vinod, a restaurant owner, mentioned viewing the display from his balcony.

Wider Impact and Future Shows

CESC illuminated 146 km of roads across Mysuru for the festival, making the drone show a new night‑time highlight. BotLab Dynamics is also executing large drone‑show campaigns in Punjab and recently illuminated Eden Gardens in Kolkata with a 3,000‑drone Durga Puja show on Mahalaya, followed by another show in Digha. The company now boasts over 700 shows, a fleet of more than 10,000 drones, and eight Guinness World Records.

Upcoming Performances

The Mysuru Dasara Drone Shows will continue on October 20 and 21, 2026 at 7 pm at the Torchlight Parade Ground, Bannimantap, as part of the Mysuru Dasara 2026 and Nada Habba celebrations.

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