Exploring the Future of Indoor Drone Shows through Yumi Matsutoya's Concert Cases
Discovering Indoor Drone Shows
On March 17, 2026, the Japan Drone Show Association will host a free online seminar titled "Exploring the Potential of Indoor Drone Shows Through Yumi Matsutoya's Concert Cases - How Far Can Live Entertainment Design Evolve? scheduled for 16:00 to 17:00 JST. This engaging seminar aims to shed light on the rising interest in indoor drone shows, comparing them with outdoor performances and discussing the unique aspects, technical features, and safety considerations inherent to indoor environments.
Seminar Background
Previously, drone performances were primarily conducted outdoors; however, there is a growing shift towards utilizing drones in indoor spaces such as live venues and events. The seminar will address the constraints and conditions of indoor environments, exploring what forms of artistic expressions can be achieved. Attendees can expect practical knowledge and insights shared from actual concert examples.
Free Seminar Details
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The seminar will utilize Zoom's webinar platform, allowing participants to join from their computers, tablets, or smartphones. Registered attendees will receive a viewing URL via email by the day before the event. Information provided at registration will be shared between the organizing association and the speakers for operational purposes, ensuring confidentiality and proper data management.
Highlights of the Seminar
- - Understanding the fundamental concepts of indoor drone shows
- - Discussing the critical differences between indoor and outdoor drone shows
- - Considerations for performance design, technical aspects, and safety
- - An overview of case studies showcasing live performances
- - Challenges encountered in practical settings and insights gained
- - Q&A session to engage with speakers and clarify doubts
Additionally, a special comment from musical producer Masataka Matsutoya is scheduled to be presented during the seminar.
Speakers and Profiles
Key Speaker: Shinichi Kudo
As a seasoned director of drone shows, Shinichi Kudo has experience in various creative fields, ranging from commercials and music videos to theater and concerts. After studying art direction in London, he has produced works that merge entertainment with technology. Recently, Kudo has focused on drone show direction, overseeing significant events in Japan, including Yokohama Port Festival and Nagano's Ebisuko Fireworks Festival. His involvement in Matsutoya's 50th-anniversary project reflects his dedication to exploring new frontiers in performance artistry.
Interviewer: Komei Sasaki
Komei Sasaki, representing Red Cliff Co., is the President of the Japan Drone Show Association. Born in Akita in 1994, he experienced the world alongside drones during his university years. He later worked at DJI's first store in Japan, handling sales, training, and aerial photography. Since establishing Red Cliff in 2019, he has organized significant drone shows across Japan, earning recognition in 2024 as one of the ‘Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30’. Connect with him on X @komex_001 and Instagram @komex_001.
What Attendees Will Gain
Participants will acquire a realistic understanding of drone performances in indoor spaces, insights applicable to live/event production, as well as practical considerations when introducing technology. This seminar promises rich content suitable for professionals in the drone industry, as well as those in advertising, events, and entertainment.
Host
Japan Drone Show Association
Registration Ends:
March 16, 2026.Contact Information
Japan Drone Show Association Secretariat
Email: [email protected]
About the Japan Drone Show Association
- - Name: Japan Drone Show Association
- - Location: 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, AZABUDAI HILLS Garden Plaza B
- - Established: July 30, 2024
- - Chairperson: Komei Sasaki, President of Red Cliff Co.
- - URL: Japan Drone Show Association
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