About Aerial Illuminations
Aerial Illuminations creates custom drone light shows for brands, cities and event organizers. Its designers shape each production around the client's theme and message. Choreographed fleets combine aerial lights and animation for indoor or outdoor events.
The company is based in Orlando and plans a Dallas location. Niro Senanayake is its founder and chief executive officer. It acquired Dynamic Skies, which now operates as a subdivision.
Funding Rounds (SEC Form D)
| First sale | Filed with SEC | Amount sold | Investors | Avg. check | Terms | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | $1,125,000of $5.0M target | 16 | $70,313 | Equity, OptionsRule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
First sale is the date the first investor in the offering committed to invest. Companies must file Form D within 15 days of that date, so filing dates run later.
Why Investors Backed Aerial Illuminations
Large drone productions need strict flight controls because aircraft must remain inside defined airspace. Aerial Illuminations addresses that problem with redundant communications, three geofencing layers, simulations and live launches. [2]
Product and Technology
Designers begin with a consultation and personalized storyboard. They turn the plan into choreographed light displays, animation and aerial visuals. [3]
Productions can span multiple nights and range from 100 to 10,000 drones. The company operates a fleet of thousands of drones. [2]
A 10,000-drone performance in Manvel, Texas, doubled the previous U.S. record and earned five Guinness World Records titles. [1]
Drones use redundant communications and three geofencing layers to stay within controlled airspace. The layers use soft, hard and path-deviation boundaries. The team runs simulations and live tests before shows. It also manages federal permits and Part 107 authorizations. [2]
Its add-ons include Laser Light Show, Sky Laser and Pyro Drones. Sky Sync Audio is also available. [1]
Milestones
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| Date | What happened | Source | Coverage |
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| Sep 11, 2026 | A 1,200-drone performance in Minnesota combined pyrotechnics and lasers for a 9/11 tribute. The show honored those lost and recognized first responders. | [1] | — |
| 2026 | Aerial Illuminations was an IAAPA member. | [2] | — |
We wrote this summary from public statements by Aerial Illuminations and its investors. It is not investment advice.
Leadership Team
Executive officers and directors listed on Aerial Illuminations's Form D filed Nov 12, 2026.
Sources
- CompanyAerial Illuminations | Drone Light Shows · linked above ↑
- CompanyAbout | Aerial Illuminations Drone Light Shows
- CompanyTeam | Aerial Illuminations Drone Light Shows
- CompanyPrivacy Policy | Aerial Illuminations Drone Light Shows
- SECAerial Illuminations Form D, filed 2026-11-12 · linked above ↑
- SECAerial Illuminations, Inc. filing history