Update: 9/11: Drones light up NYC ahead of 25th anniversary
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A report from France 24 — English focuses on “Update: 9/11: Drones light up NYC ahead of 25th anniversary” and sets out the main development contained in the supplied source material.
A drone light show illuminated the New York City skyline Wednesday night during a test for the 'Tribute in Light' installation that is expected to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The report also notes that A total of 2,977 drones is expected to take part in the display, one for each life lost on September 11, 2001.
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