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Welcome to this month’s update from the Peninsula School District Performance Drone Team! Our student pilots continue to push the boundaries of creativity, engineering, and teamwork as they design, program, and perform with precision drones. From honing flight maneuvers to collaborating on synchronized routines, the team exemplifies innovation in action.

This month, we’re highlighting recent achievements, upcoming events, and ways our students are learning leadership and STEM skills that extend far beyond the flight field.

A 200-Drone Tribute to the Seahawks’ Super Bowl Win

When the clock hit zero and the Seattle Seahawks secured their Super Bowl victory, the city erupted sunday night (Feb 8th). While car horns blared and fireworks popped over the entire region, the PSD Drone Team started to plan a different kind of tribute. Armed with 200 drones Wednesday night (as people were returning home from a Seattle parade like no other), our team was ready to paint a victory lap directly onto the night sky.

As twilight settled, the drones lifted off in perfect unison, humming like a massive hive. One moment the sky was empty, and the next, the swarm swirled into a shout out standing over a 100 feet tall saying "Way to go Seahawks". The animation was a custom-built to celebrate this momentous win high above our Gig Harbor neighborhoods.

For the community members who caught the show, it was a moment of pure magic. Cars safely pulled over on the adjacent roads, and neighbors gathered on the sidewalks, gazing upward in awe. In the midst of the chaotic post-game celebrations, this was a moment of synchronized beauty.

"It was such a cool surprise," said one local resident who watched from the sidelines.

Thank you for an amazing season! Go Hawks!

Looking for some magic in the night sky? Join Key Pen Parks and the Peninsula School District for "Lights, Flight, Action!"—a stunning 12-minute drone light show on February 27th.

This is a free event for the whole family. Grab your heaviest coat, your favorite lawn chairs, and the whole crew for a night of high-tech wonder. We’ll be gathered on the baseball fields at Volunteer Park, so make sure to arrive early—once the drones start their ascent at 7:30 PM, no more cars will be allowed into the park!

See you under the stars!

While we don’t have any shows on the calendar right now, the Performance Drone Team is ready to take flight at your event! We’re seeking opportunities to perform and welcome inquiries from organizations, community events, and potential sponsors. All shows are weather dependent, and we work closely with hosts to ensure every performance is safe, precise, and unforgettable. If you’d like to bring the excitement of a drone show to your audience, let’s make it happen!