On March 31, above the rooftops of Shenzhen, the residents of Longgang looked up at a strange luminous object floating in the sky. What they saw was the latest project from the company Filmbase, which specializes in smart display materials: a flying LED screen measuring just over 72 square meters, now certified as the world's largest by Guinness World Records.
A 72-meter flying canvas in the middle of the night
Barely heavier than a bag of flour per square meter (250 grams to be precise), this screen was designed to fly silently, without overheating, and with minimal energy consumption. It can stay in the air for about twenty minutes after two to three hours of charging. During its presentation, it broadcast spectacular images: planes taking off, rockets soaring, astronauts in zero gravity. The effect was striking.
Filmbase doesn't want to limit itself to a flashy display. The company sees this product as a new way to convey messages in public spaces. The flying screen could be used for aerial advertising (hide your joy), light shows above cities, or tourist events. In short, anything that catches the eye and makes a lasting impression.
"This isn't just a record, it's a showcase of what the connected industry can do in China," said Lanlan Yuan, the company's general manager. The screen incorporates high-definition display technology that allows it to display up to 300,000 pixels. The result is much sharper than the light shows we usually see on buildings or drone shows.
The initiative is part of a larger dynamic: the city of Shenzhen is betting big on the development of what it calls the low-altitude economy. This includes drones, flying taxis... and now, flying screens. The sector generated more than $12 billion in 2023, with an estimated annual growth of 20%. The city has even adopted specific legislation last February to regulate this new industry.
Filmbase, for its part, does not intend to stop there. The company has already received orders from abroad and is targeting markets such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai. Its goal is to float its luminous screens wherever the sky is clear.
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