# The new stars of the Fourth of July: How drones are reinventing celebration

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Podcast: [Mountain Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mountain-money-11581)
Published: 2026-06-29T18:11:18+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kpcw.org/podcast/mountain-money/2026-06-29/the-new-stars-of-the-fourth-of-july-how-drones-are-reinventing-celebration
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## Resource

Drone shows are rapidly replacing fireworks as the centerpiece of holiday celebrations. Scott Linzer of Skyworx joins Mountain Money to discuss the technology, business, and explosive growth behind the industry—and how his team of just 10 full-time employees manages 14 simultaneous July 4 shows nationwide.

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