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BBC's Made Of Here Campaign Launches With 950-D Drone Titanic in Belfast

01 April, 2026.Technology and Science.11 sources

Key Takeaways

Nearly 950 drones formed the Titanic silhouette over Belfast harbour.
The display was linked to BBC's Made Of Here campaign and broadcast in Northern Ireland.
It recreates the Titanic's 1912 departure from Belfast.

Epic Drone Display

The BBC launched the Made Of Here campaign with a drone display using 950 drones.

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20Minutos

The display was timed to the exact moment the Titanic left Belfast 114 years ago.

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The drones outlined the ship's hull and four funnels with lighting effects creating the impression of movement.

The display was inspired by the series Titanic Sinks Tonight and became the BBC's biggest history documentary of 2025/26.

Surprise Filming

The drone display was filmed on March 30 without informing the general public.

Images were broadcast on April 2 matching the original departure date.

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A handful of invitees attended the event.

Limiting advance publicity helped control crowds and ensure safety.

Local Pride, Global Reach

The display was part of a broader BBC effort to celebrate Northern Ireland's cultural identity.

“Almost 1000 drones light up Belfast harbour in the shape of the Titanic - in pictures It will be broadcast on TV on Thursday marking the date the ship set off from Belfast Almost 1000 drones lit up Belfast harbour on Monday with a 'recreation' of the RMS Titanic”