It was a thunderous tribute in the sky at the world’s most legendary rock and metal festival Wacken Open Air. AO Drones brought this year its signature sky power to WOA, delivering three spectacular drone shows for more than 85,000 metalheads, loud and live in the famous Wacken mud.

We started with the honour to support the iconic Guns N’ Roses with a tailored drone experience. Then we created a heartfelt and globally resonant tribute to the one and only Ozzy Osbourne. A true legend of heavy metal. And finally, together with our creative partners BUNTMETALL,  Jerry Appelt Lichtdesign and the WOA founders Holger Hübner and Thomas Jensen, we launched the epic 2026 Line-Up Pre-Announcement Show, featuring bands like Def Leppard, Savatage, In Flames, Powerwolf and many more.

Once again, AO set new standards with the world’s most advanced drone technology:

Drone show highlights
•  Ultra-fast and high-brightness drones
•  Emotional, high-impact animations
•  Unmatched wind and weather resistance for flawless shows, even in true Wacken conditions

Rain or shine
AO Drones and 85,000 headbangers turned the night sky into a new kind of stage. The legend lives on – and the sky is our canvas.

Photo © WOA FESTIVAL GmbH, AO Multimedia & Drones