This is, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the biggest firework every launched. The YouTube notes say that it holds the record for “Largest Aerial Firework”, an is a 62 inch firework ignited over Steamboat Springs Colorado two years ago.
There’s a time delay because, of course, the speed of sound is slower than the speed of light. One punctilious commenter said this:
Here’s another video by someone who filmed it. It shows the pyrotechnic itself (it weighed over a ton!) as well as part of its construction, its launching, and the Guinness award.
Ok, from now on this is what both sides should use during a war.
“INCOMING!!”
“Ooooooo … ahhhhhhh.”
Ohooo wee! Outstanding!!
My dog is still afraid to go outside. We don’t appreciate fireworks.
My dog loves them, but that is a training issue. He associates the sound with the ball cannon.
Fireworks may be a thing of the past in a few years when drone formations take their place. Pet friendly, less expensive, less dangerous, and much greater scope for creativity.
Very true.
That was still a BIG firework, though.
But not as much fun to watch (for humans).
I’m not so sure. It’s still early days. One of the things about fireworks is once you’ve seen them, you’ve pretty much seen them all. I suspect there will be a lot more that can be done with drones. Perhaps they can put lasers on them, launch small fireworks, create smoke that is then illuminated, or whatever. They also might be able to bring the display much closer to the audience, allowing more involvement in the spectacle. There’s presumably still a safety issue but surely it is less than with fireworks.
But fireworks are real, proper chemical explosions. The difference between firework displays and drones with all their fancy electronics is almost visceral.
I’m not saying a drone display can’t be exciting to watch, only that a good fireworks display will always be better.
July 2020? Very surprised this happened during the peak of pandemic lockdowns.