Drone Show Recreates Twin Towers, Honors 9/11 Victims in New York Harbor
A drone show recreated the Twin Towers and honored victims in New York Harbor as a tribute ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 10, 2026 — A drone show took place in New York Harbor, featuring a recreation of the Twin Towers and a tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. The event was held as a memorial ahead of the upcoming 25th anniversary of the attacks.
The aerial display utilized drones to reconstruct the iconic Twin Towers silhouette over the harbor. Organizers stated the purpose of the event was to honor the victims and remember the events of September 11, 2001.
Specific details regarding the organization or individuals behind the drone show were not provided. The exact date the drone show occurred was also not specified in the available information, other than it took place prior to the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks is approaching, a significant milestone commemorating the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the coordinated attacks in New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
The tribute in New York Harbor serves as one of many commemorative events planned or held in remembrance of the tragedy. The method and specifics of how victims were honored by the drone show were not detailed.
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