Drone Light Show Makes History at the University of Maine

A drone light show marked a major first at the University of Maine Homecoming weekend. Grizzly Entertainment delivered two drone shows that became the largest drone light shows ever performed in the state of Maine, and the first drone shows in the University of Maine’s history.

Alumni drone show on October 24

The first drone light show took place on Friday, October 24, 2025, as part of alumni Homecoming events.

• Time: 5:50 p.m.

• Location: University Mall

The alumni-focused drone show served as an evening highlight for graduates returning to campus.

Hockey game drone show on October 25

The second drone show followed on Saturday, October 25, 2025, tied to a University of Maine hockey game organized by University of Maine Athletics.

• Time: 5:50 p.m.
• Location: Alfond Stadium

This drone light show ran ahead of the game and added a pregame feature for fans arriving at the venue.

Largest drone shows ever in Maine

Each performance featured around 400 drones, flown in synchronized formations. Local reporting, including coverage from the Bangor Daily News, described these drone light shows as the largest ever staged in Maine.

The scale placed the event among the most significant drone shows completed in the state.

First drone shows at the University of Maine

Beyond the state record, these events marked the first time a drone light show had been performed at the University of Maine. The shows introduced a new event format to campus programming and athletics.

About Grizzly Entertainment

Grizzly Entertainment is an international drone light show company headquartered in Cyprus, with U.S. operations based in Los Angeles. The company produces large-scale drone light shows and custom drone shows for sports events, including drone shows for universities.

Alumni gift to the university

Themis Violaris, CEO of Grizzly Entertainment and a University of Maine alumnus, donated the drone shows. The donation connected alumni support with a high-visibility campus event.

What this meant for UMaine

These drone light shows added a new type of shared experience for alumni, students, and hockey fans. By hosting the largest drone shows in Maine and its first drone light show events, the University of Maine set a new precedent for future campus celebrations.