Canberra Drone Show
Canberra Drone Show 2025 - All the lights and no big bang!
The Canberra Drone Show 2025 is finally here!
This is the second time this event is running and is backed with lessons learnt from its first rendition as well as the main event being as spectacular as ever.
There are two main drone shows that will be happening from Friday the 24th of January - Sunday 26th of January.
(Here’s the full info of the event)
The drone show is again very mesmerizing, but to make sure your expectations are set… the show is approximately 15 minutes long and the best vantage points will be from queen Elizabeth terrace or the opposite side of the lake (If you’re allowed to get there because of the drone station)
As I got to sit and watch the preview, the “3d” nature of the drones and the imagery were really well done and quiet mesmerizing. From the wedge-tailed eagle totem of the Ngunnawal people and the wattle which symbolizes a mix between traditional culture and contemporary Australian Identity.
We also got to see iconic Australian sport imagery from cricket, surfing and AFL.
Not only did we see this, but also some significant cultural innovations such as the world’s first feature film The Story of the Kelly Kang, 1906 as well as the beloved B1 and B2 Bananas in Pyjamas (The 90’s version thankfully)
You also get to see the significant impact Australian innovation has shown such as Wi-fi, smart lightbulbs, bank notes etc. Sadly no mention of Canva.
Asides from the Drone’s, you’ve also got the night markets which blends in with a lot of food… and it’s double the amount that was there last year.
A lot of complaints I received was 1) The lack of food choices 2) Toilets.
Both of these were addressed this year and there’s a significant amount of places to walk around and find something to eat.
Overall, It’s a fantastic free event the NCA has put on in Canberra and innovated in nature. But, you know us, there’s always something to complaint about (Good luck with the parking) but given it’s the end of school holidays, it’s a long weekend, and me being a new parent, It is a fantastic family friendly event to go to, even if it is late.
Pack your camper chairs, bring some money (or picnic) sit back, chat with family and friends, and enjoy yourself and spend this time to reflect on how blessed we truely are to live in this city, and to live in Australia.