TECHNICAL FIELD

The present subject matter relates to presenting information from the sky and, more specifically, to presenting information associated with images from the sky (e.g., as flashes of light) using flying devices (e.g., drones) and using user devices to capture and process the information to present the images.

BACKGROUND

Traditionally, an airplane presents simple images such as text and symbols in the sky (i.e., “skywriting”) by deploying smoke as it flies through the sky. The images are typically very simple and require a large amount of airspace due to the limited maneuverability of airplanes. Additionally, the images may blur/dissipate quickly in strong winds and the airplane expends a large amount of fuel to create the simple images.

Recently, companies are using coordinated drones to present text and images. In one instance, a large number of drones (e.g., 500 to 1000 drones) fly simultaneously with each drone projecting light to create patterns in the air (e.g., the Intel® logo). Due to the large number of drones, such systems are very expensive and require complex coordination software.

