Hardware
Firefly’s Gen2 drone is built specifically for drone light shows, combining precision GPS, redundant sensors, and ultra-bright 360° LEDs for clean, reliable performances. Designed for production environments, it features smart, swappable batteries and seamless integration with the Firefly Pilot App for fast, repeatable shows.
A Drone Unlike Any Other
100% Safety Rating
The Gen2 Breakdown
Gen2 is the result of years in the field, designed around what matters most in a live drone show: precise positioning, ultra bright lighting, fast setup and turnaround, simplified packaging, and an integrated system built to eliminate failure points long before the first drone takes off.
Technical Specifications
A closer look at the specs of the Gen2.
Flight Time & Performance
Up to 25 minutes of flight time and built to fly strong in winds up to 25 mph.
Navigation & Sensing
High precision F9P GPS for tight formations. Triple redundant heated IMU for stable, consistent flight.
Bright LEDs
Up to 3600 lumens of ultra bright, full color LEDs with independently driven channels for reliable 360 degree visibility.
Power & Operations
High efficiency brushless motors and a 45 Wh smart LiPo battery deliver strong real world performance.
About the Gen2 Drone
Built for brighter shows, tighter precision, and total reliability.
Precision Positioning
Firefly’s RTK GPRS system pulls real time GNSS correction data, then broadcasts it across the fleet via LoRa RF to deliver centimeter level positioning and tight formation accuracy at scale.
Redundant Stability
Firefly’s synchronized triple redundant IMU system is thermally regulated to a constant temperature to prevent drift and deliver stable, reliable flight control.
Max Hover Time
30 Minutes
360° Visibility Lighting
Firefly’s propriety LED system delivers up to 3600 lumens of full color, 360 degree visibility, with independently driven channels for reliability and consistent visuals across the entire fleet.
Smart Batteries = Smart Operations
Firefly’s 45 Wh 3 cell smart LiPo batteries deliver reliable power with real time health monitoring, plus remote fleet power on and off to speed up operations and keep shows running smoothly.
We Own the Stack
Built from the ground up. Controlled from end to end. Firefly owns the full stack of hardware, firmware, and software that powers our drone shows. Our team has thought through every detail, from slim and efficient packaging to scalable charging solutions and fleets that are easy to maintain in the field. Most importantly, our software and hardware teams work side by side under the same roof, allowing us to build a truly integrated system with total control over performance, reliability, and creative possibility.
Highlights
Gen2 Airframe: purpose-built light show hardware, designed and manufactured in the USA
Precision GPS: Dual-frequency, multi-constellation F9P modules
Redundant Sensing: Triple IMU architecture for reliability across conditions
360° Lighting: 14 ultra-bright LEDs for all-angle visibility
Smart Power: 45 Wh smart battery designed for show operations and fast swaps
Smart Charger & Batteries
Power Built for Professional Shows
Charge, monitor, and manage your entire fleet with intelligent battery technology designed specifically for drone light show operations.
Firefly’s smart charging system can safely charge or discharge up to 50 batteries at once, with a clear onboard display that provides real time visibility into status, health, and readiness. Designed for mobility, the compact system makes it easy to power fleets on the road, whether staging from a vehicle, backstage area, or even a hotel room between shows.
Firefly’s smart batteries extend that confidence into the sky, giving operators precise insight into battery life before launch and continuous performance awareness during flight. The result is faster turnarounds, safer operations, and dependable power for repeatable nightly shows.