100 Drones Case Study: Orion Skys

Company: Orion Skys Drones
Website: https://www.orionskys.com
Base Location: Loganville, Georgia
Founder & Owner: Kervin Lareche & Prashill Patel
Founded: April 2025
First Show: May 31, 2025
Fleet Size: 110 drones

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Orion Skys is Building Community, One Flight At A Time

Orion Skys is a fast-growing, community-driven drone entertainment company founded by Kervin Lareche. While many drone show providers chase massive stadium events and global expansion, Kervin has chosen a different path: smaller, high-impact shows that strengthen local communities, inspire students, and build long-term goodwill.

In under a year, Orion Skys has flown across the Southeast, partnered with educators, earned approvals in new states, and delivered standout events—most recently a Mardi Gras drone show that is already generating multiple new bookings.

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The Vision: Small Shows, Big Impact

Kervin didn't enter the drone industry to "conquer the world." His goal is simple:

"Orion Skys produces drone shows that inspire the next generation and support the communities we serve."

Behind that statement is a powerful mission:

• Grow organically
• Focus on shows across the US East Coast and the Caribbean
• Use drones to create awareness, opportunity, and connection

His experience in service, customer success, and community networking allows Orion Skys to move quickly, build trust, and open doors where larger companies often cannot.

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The First Show

Orion quickly gained attention from city leaders after flying a workforce-awareness show in rural Florida.

In late spring of 2025, Orion Skys began with a free drone show designed to promote the Gulf Coast and highlight job opportunities around "Florida's forgotten coast", a rural area facing severe workforce challenges.

That single show helped spark something bigger:

• Community leaders saw the potential
• Schools recognized the educational value
• Students became curious about drones, aviation, and technology

This moment became the foundation of Orion's STEM-first strategy, where drone shows are not just entertainment—but a pathway to learning.

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Community Engagement Through STEM

Panacea, FL High School Partnership

After Kervin shared a promotional video with the city of Panacea, the city saw an opportunity for drone education. They connected Kervin with a high school class training students on obtaining their Part 107 certification.

The result: A hands-on class field day with Orion's 100-drone fleet.

For students, it was real-world exposure to aviation, robotics, animation, and logistics.
For the community, it was proof that cutting-edge tech can exist outside major cities.
For Orion Skys, it was community recognition and a chance to engage with students who may become future drone show pilots.

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Leveraging the Verge Aero Partner Network

While Verge's online training laid the foundation, Kervin credits real growth to participating in collaborative partner shows—especially during PGI 2025.

He learned best practices directly from experienced drone show operators:

• Pre-loading GPS data and shows prior to load-in for fast setup
• Company trailer security with covered locks and GPS tracking on cases
• Easy animation workflows, 3D design, and AI imagery

These shared insights from Verge network peers shaped Orion Skys' workflow and professionalism.

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Overcoming Industry Giants

Competing against nationally- and globally-established drone show names isn't easy. Instead of matching their scale, Orion Skys leans into:

• Consistent 100-drone shows
• Personal relationships
• Flexible pricing
• Community-first storytelling

This approach makes Orion Skys accessible, memorable, and trusted.

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Show Highlight: 2026 Mardi Gras Drone Show

Event: Mardi Gras Festival at Panama City Beach Pier
Date: February 2026
Drones: 100

St. Andrews' Mardi Gras post-festival drone performance was a hit:

• Custom hand-drawn elements, brought to life with Design Studio
• Festive imagery and "LovePC" adored by the audience
• Sponsor logos embedded into the show for added event revenue

All beautifully flown over the Panama City Beach Pier.

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Client Response & Business Impact

The client was thrilled—and more importantly, the event is now planning several additional shows with Orion Skys this year.

The Mardi Gras show didn't just entertain—it:

• Elevated the festival's brand
• Attracted sponsors
• Proved Orion Skys' reliability
• Opened the door to recurring revenue

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Looking Ahead

Orion Skys Drone Shows is growing—one community at a time.

With a fleet of 100 drones, a strong partner network, and a mission rooted in education and goodwill, Kervin Lareche is proving that you don't need to be the biggest name in the sky to make the biggest difference on the ground.

From classrooms to coastlines, Orion Skys is lighting the sky—and the future.