Intel flew 100 drones at night to show how they could someday replace fireworks
The event was held to commemorate FAA's decision to loosen its standards on flying commercial drones. As part of the announcement, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich will also lead a newly formed drone advisory council, the company said.
But more than anything, it shows Intel's growing ambition in the drone flying space.
The world's largest chip maker has been placing a lot of focus on drones lately, as part of its move to make connected devices, or Internet of Things, a bigger part of its business. Although IoT is still a tiny part of the overall business, Intel believes there's huge upside.
One way it sees drones used more commonly is in the events space. Intel's Krzanich said at this year's CES that he believes drones will replace fireworks, a point he reitereated in the video.
Here's the video of Intel-powered drones lighting up the sky: