Zhuhai Drone Show Depicts J-20 Formation Ahead of Airshow China

A drone display at Haitian Park beach in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, depicted J-20 aircraft in an arrow formation on November 1, 2026. The display promoted the upcoming Airshow China exhibition in the city.

Key details

• The reported display involved 2,000 drones.
• Light effects represented streams from the aircraft’s tail nozzles.
• The display took place ahead of the PLA Air Force’s 77th anniversary, scheduled for November 11, 2026.
• The exhibition is the 16th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China.

The display used 2,000 drones to represent eight J-20 aircraft in an arrow formation.

Why it matters

Airshow China connects the drone display with an aviation exhibition scheduled in Zhuhai. The J-20 made its first public appearance at the 11th Airshow China in 2016.