Hyderabad Makes History: 3,000 Drones Form World's Longest Airborne Sentence

Hyderabad's night sky was transformed by a record-breaking drone display. The 3,000 drones formed the world's longest airborne sentence to promote Telangana's rise. The event marked the unveiling of the state's ambitious Vision 2047 roadmap. Global leaders like Tony Blair and Raghuram Rajan praised Telangana's transformative journey.

Key Points: Telangana Global Summit Drone Show Sets Guinness World Record

  • 3,000 drones lit up the Hyderabad sky to form 'Telangana is Rising. Come Join the Rise'.
  • The spectacle unveiled the state's ambitious Vision 2047 development document at the summit.
  • Former British PM Tony Blair praised Telangana as a global model for growth.
  • Experts like Raghuram Rajan highlighted the vision's focus on transparent, tech-driven governance.
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Drone show at Telangana Global Summit sets Guinness World Record

A stunning drone show at the Telangana Rising Global Summit set a Guinness World Record, forming a massive sentence in the Hyderabad sky to unveil Vision 2047.

"The growth of Telangana from its formation in 2014 to a landmark day like today is itself a powerful promise to the future. - Tony Blair"

Hyderabad, Dec 9

Telangana Rising Global Summit made history as 3, 000 drones formed the world’s longest airborne sentence.

The new Guinness World Record was created at the concluding session of the two-day event at the upcoming Bharat Future City on Tuesday night.

The drones formed what is claimed to be the world’s longest airborne sentence: ‘Telangana is Rising. Come Join the Rise’.

A breathtaking spectacle lit up the sky and showcased the state’s Vision 2047.

The drone show was held soon after Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy unveiled the document at the glittering event.

Earlier, a robot was the centre of attraction as it handed over the Vision 2047 document to the Chief Minister.

The document was released in the presence of former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subba Rao, former Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India Arvind Subramaniam, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Suman Bery, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, Telugu superstar K. Chiranjeevi and others.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair virtually addressed the event. “The growth of Telangana from its formation in 2014 to a landmark day like today is itself a powerful promise to the future. From its early struggles, the State has reimagined itself as a powerhouse of technology, agriculture, and inclusive growth. In many ways, Telangana has become a model for other parts of the world,” he said.

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, who joined via conferencing, noted that the vision document places strong emphasis on new technologies that will make governance more transparent, inclusive, and effective.

“Implementation, continuous feedback, and timely course correction form the next steps in operationalising this vision. I look forward to being part of this transformative journey,” he said.

Arvind Subramaniam stated that Telangana is not just on the map of India, it is on the global map as a cradle of the country’s IT revolution. “The Vision Document charts the next structural transformation: moving from a dynamic IT-driven economy to a people-centric technological ecosystem. This marks a significant evolution in the State’s development trajectory,” he said.

"Telangana is rising as India’s No.1 growth state - Hyderabad standing strong as the hub for Pharma, Bio & Services. With exceptional progress, skilled youth, and a Viksit Telangana vision, the state is truly unstoppable. unbeatable," said Subba Rao.

Suman Bery observed that Telangana has already reached the status of an upper-middle-income economy as per World Bank classifications - an aspiration India aims to achieve in the next five years.

“In this context, Telangana’s ambition to position itself globally is both timely and appropriate. NITI Aayog has been privileged to support the State in articulating this Vision, and we stand ready to work with Telangana in every step of its development journey,” he said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Wow! 3000 drones! That must have been a breathtaking sight. It's great to see our states competing on the global stage with such innovative displays. Hope this brings more investment and jobs to the region.
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Rohit P
While the drone show is impressive and a good PR move, I hope the Vision 2047 document focuses on real ground-level issues too - better roads, water for farmers, and quality education in rural areas. The real 'rise' should be inclusive for all citizens, not just showcased in glittering events.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in Hyderabad's IT sector, this is fantastic to see. The city's growth in the last decade has been phenomenal. Having visionaries like Anand Mahindra and Raghuram Rajan involved gives the plan serious credibility. All the best, Telangana!
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Karthik V
Telangana's progress is a case study for other states. From a new state to an upper-middle-income economy in less than a decade? That's the real story, not just the drones. The focus on tech and pharma is creating a solid foundation for the future. More power to you!
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Michael C
The involvement of former RBI governors and international figures like Tony Blair shows this is being taken very seriously on a global scale. India's states are becoming powerful economic engines in their own right. A fascinating development model.

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