{"id":68228,"date":"2018-11-26T06:56:32","date_gmt":"2018-11-25T22:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=68228"},"modified":"2018-11-26T06:56:32","modified_gmt":"2018-11-25T22:56:32","slug":"ps-invaders-largest-indoor-drone-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/26\/ps-invaders-largest-indoor-drone-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"PS Invaders &#8211; Largest Indoor Drone Festival (Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have visited Plaza Singapura over the last weekend, you might already have seen the 12-meter high (4 floors) indoor drone cage. This is PS Invaders, the largest Indoor Drome Festival organized by Plaza Singapura in partnership with Science Centre Singapore.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68231\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/26\/ps-invaders-largest-indoor-drone-festival\/img_1525m\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1525m.jpg?fit=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,533\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0.98&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Editor 10.0.10&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2270.70352656&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1.48720695449&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_1525m\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1525m.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1525m.jpg?fit=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68231\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1525m.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1525m.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1525m.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1525m.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1525m.jpg?resize=83%2C55&amp;ssl=1 83w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1525m.jpg?resize=576%2C384&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1525m.jpg?resize=165%2C109&amp;ssl=1 165w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The public can take this opportunity to take part in some of the drone activities from 23<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0November to 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0December 2018.<\/p>\n<p>For some of the drones, they are able to transform into vehicular devices that can travel through air, land and water. You can check out my video below.<\/p>\n<p>One of the activities at PS is the &#8220;<strong>Code and Fly<\/strong>&#8220;. You can program your drone with simple commands, after which you can activate the drone to follow them.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68229\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/26\/ps-invaders-largest-indoor-drone-festival\/img_1526m\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1526m.jpg?fit=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,533\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0.98&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Editor 10.0.10&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2185.41230153&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1.48720695449&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_1526m\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1526m.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1526m.jpg?fit=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68229\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1526m.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1526m.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1526m.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1526m.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1526m.jpg?resize=83%2C55&amp;ssl=1 83w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1526m.jpg?resize=576%2C384&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1526m.jpg?resize=165%2C109&amp;ssl=1 165w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another activity that is fun is taking a selfie with the drone. You will need to program it to hover around your height and get someone to take a nice picture of you.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68233\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/26\/ps-invaders-largest-indoor-drone-festival\/if-46\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_192141m.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;IF&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0.95&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.907664129831&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;IF&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_192141m.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_192141m.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68233\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_192141m.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_192141m.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_192141m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_192141m.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_192141m.jpg?resize=73%2C55&amp;ssl=1 73w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the drones are very small, they are constantly in need to be charged (one battery lasts about 10 minutes).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68230\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/26\/ps-invaders-largest-indoor-drone-festival\/img_1520m-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1520m.jpg?fit=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,533\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0.98&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Editor 10.0.10&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;214.984186335&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;6400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1.48720695449&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_1520m\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1520m.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1520m.jpg?fit=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68230\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1520m.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1520m.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1520m.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1520m.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1520m.jpg?resize=83%2C55&amp;ssl=1 83w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1520m.jpg?resize=576%2C384&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1520m.jpg?resize=165%2C109&amp;ssl=1 165w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it is interesting to see the drone &#8220;hangar&#8221; that is filled with batteries, cables, and other accessories.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"68232\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/26\/ps-invaders-largest-indoor-drone-festival\/rhdr-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_190628m.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;rhdr&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0.95&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.907664129831&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;rhdr&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_190628m.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_190628m.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68232\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_190628m.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_190628m.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_190628m.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_190628m.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_20181122_190628m.jpg?resize=73%2C55&amp;ssl=1 73w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here is a short video that I made.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eDuXqO7AAP8?rel=0\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you are going to visit, make sure that you go there at the right time. Check out the details.<\/p>\n<h2>PS INVADERS: WORKSHOPS\/ACTIVITIES<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Build A Drone<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> Assemble one of your own \u201cready-to-fly\u201d\u00a0drones using LEGO pieces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When it is happening:<\/strong> 11 am to 7.30 pm daily. Each\u00a0session lasts for 15 minutes, 10 pax per session allowed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> Public of all ages. Young children need to\u00a0be accompanied and supervised by parents due to the\u00a0need for assembly of small parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Drone Crafting<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> Use your creativity to design and build your\u00a0own customized mini-drone using simple art and craft\u00a0materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When it is happening: 1<\/strong>1 am to 7.30 pm daily. Each\u00a0session lasts for 30 minutes, 10 pax per session allowed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> Public of all ages. Young children need to\u00a0be accompanied and supervised by parents due to the\u00a0need for assembly of small parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Powered Paper Plane<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> Try your hand at creating a powered paper\u00a0aircraft using simple origami techniques and a little bit of\u00a0technical wizardry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When it is happening:<\/strong> 22nd Nov to 14th Dec, Monday to\u00a0Friday only. Each session lasts for 30 minutes, 10 pax per\u00a0session allowed.<br \/>\n<strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> Public of all ages. Young children need to\u00a0be accompanied and supervised by parents due to the\u00a0need for assembly of small parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Code &amp; Fly<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> Learn how to code a drone for autonomous\u00a0flight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When it is happening:<\/strong> 22nd Nov to 14th Dec, Monday to\u00a0Friday only. Each session lasts for 30 minutes, 10 pax per\u00a0session allowed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> Public of all ages. Young children need to\u00a0be accompanied and supervised by parents due to the\u00a0need for assembly of small parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Build A Drone\u00a0(more in-depth)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> Learn about the components that make up a<br \/>\ndrone and assemble one of your own \u201cready-to-fly\u201d<br \/>\ndrones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When it is happening:<\/strong> 8th &amp; 9th Dec, 15th &amp; 16th Dec.<br \/>\nEach session lasts for 45 minutes, 10 pax per session<br \/>\nallowed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> Public of all ages. Young children need to<br \/>\nbe accompanied and supervised by parents due to the<br \/>\nneed for assembly of small parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>PS INVADERS: PUBLIC TRY-OUTS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Try &amp; Fly &#8211; Time Attack\u00a0Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> Participants have the opportunity to pilot their\u00a0drones around a specially designed course.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When it is happening:<\/strong> 22nd Nov to 30th Nov daily. Each\u00a0session lasts for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> Public of all ages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Try &amp; Fly &#8211; Simulator<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> Participants can hone their drone piloting skills\u00a0and explore various realistic terrain using their virtual\u00a0drones in a simulator.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When it is happening:<\/strong> 22nd Nov to 16th Dec daily. Each\u00a0session lasts for 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> Public of all ages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>PS INVADERS: WEEKENDS CHALLENGES\/MEDLEY<\/h2>\n<p><strong>PS Triathlon Carnival<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> Join us for these educational and fun\u00a0workshops specially curated by Science Centre<br \/>\nSingapore where we explore the science of drones\u00a0through practical hands-on sessions through air, land and\u00a0water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When it is happening:<\/strong> 24th &amp; 25th Nov; 1st &amp; 2nd Dec.\u00a0From 11 am to 6.30pm and each session lasts for 20\u00a0minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> Public of all ages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Drones Christmas\u00a0Medley<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> Watch pre-programmed drones will move in\u00a0tandem to a Christmas musical routine for a truly dazzling\u00a0spectacle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When it is happening:<\/strong> Starts from 8pm daily. Each\u00a0session lasts for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> Public of all ages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PS Invaders\u2019 Surprise<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What it is:<\/strong> Lookout for these special mini drones flying\u00a0amongst the crowds. Spot them and look out for the\u00a0festive surprises that they might bring with them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When it is happening:<\/strong> Two sessions daily\n<ul>\n<li>Session 1: 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm<\/li>\n<li>Session 2: 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> Public of all ages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do check out the Press Release for other details.<\/p>\n<h2>Press Release<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">PLAZA SINGAPURA LAUNCHES SINGAPORE\u2019S LARGEST INDOOR DRONE FESTIVAL THIS CHRISTMAS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><em>An array of experiential drone activities and festive market pop-ups to lift the holiday spirit<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SINGAPORE, 02 November 2018<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 \u2018Tis the season to be droning! This Christmas, Plaza Singapura will awe shoppers with\u00a0<em>PS\u00a0Invaders<\/em>, Singapore\u2019s largest indoor drone festival, from 23<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0November to 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0December 2018. In partnership with Science Centre Singapore,\u00a0<em>Plaza Singapura<\/em>\u00a0looks to bring to the public a unique, highly-immersive drone extravaganza that is guaranteed to elevate anyone\u2019s holiday spirit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The centrepiece of\u00a0<em>PS\u00a0Invaders<\/em>\u00a0is a 12-metre high (approximately four floors) drones cage that will greet shoppers at the mall\u2019s main atrium at level 1. Shoppers can take part in exhilarating drone-flying activities and aerial shows, including the\u00a0<em>Time Attack Challenge<\/em>, a drone obstacles race, and\u00a0<em>PS\u00a0Triathlon Carnival<\/em>, the first of its kind in Singapore featuring special drones that are able to transform into vehicular devices that can travel through air, land and water.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ms June Ang, General Manager of Plaza Singapura, said:\u00a0\u201cWe are excited to collaborate with Science Centre Singapore to present a large-scale and immersive drone experience to our shoppers this Christmas. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned drone enthusiast or a child looking to test-fly a drone for the first time, Plaza Singapura has something for everyone in the family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe are always looking for ways to spark interest and creativity in science and technology through imaginative and engaging experiences for Singaporeans. We are thrilled to partner Plaza Singapura once again to bring\u00a0<em>PSInvaders<\/em>, an exciting and educational event to the public. From designing and coding, to learning the wonders of drone technology,\u00a0<em>PS\u00a0Invaders<\/em>\u00a0is a hands-on immersive experience for all,\u201d said Associate Professor Lim Tit Meng, Chief Executive of Science Centre Singapore.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visually-enchanting highlight is a drones Christmas medley that will run every evening at 8 pm. Like reindeers prancing in the sky, drones are pre-choreographed autonomously with lights making the entire show simply magical.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>PS\u00a0Invaders<\/em>\u00a0will also feature free drone workshops and hands-on activities around the drone cage throughout the day. From building and crafting your very own drone, to learning how to code and fly one using simulators,\u00a0<em>PSInvaders\u2019\u00a0<\/em>variety of workshops and hands-on activities are suitable for kids and adults across all ages and experience levels. Shoppers can also look out for little drone buskers, with daily \u201cfly-by\u201d surprises to sweeten their Christmas shopping experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 6<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0December to 2<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0January 2018, Plaza Singapura will also host a variety of festive markets and a dazzling Christmas light-up that is guaranteed to make every shoppers\u2019 Christmas merry and bright.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please refer to the\u00a0attached press release with an\u00a0appendix for\u00a0<em>PS\u00a0Invaders<\/em>\u2019 full list of daily activities and workshops.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>++++++<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Plaza Singapura (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.plazasingapura.com.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.plazasingapura.com.sg<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Owned by CapitaLand Mall Trust and managed by CapitaLand, Plaza Singapura (\u72ee\u57ce\u5927\u53a6),\u00a0also known as PS, is one of the largest iconic malls along the main Orchard Road shopping\u00a0belt. The one-stop lifestyle mall stands in the intersection of modernity and heritage, offering\u00a0an unrivalled shopping experience for all with 320 stores that provide a mix of contemporary\u00a0fashion, retail, dining and entertainment options.<\/p>\n<p>In the last three decades, PS has been constantly reinventing itself to cater to the changing\u00a0needs of its shoppers. In 2012, PS completed a refurbishment that expanded its suite of\u00a0offerings with over 100 new stores and restaurants. It is home to flagship stores of leading\u00a0international brands such as MUJI, Urban Revivo as well as long-standing anchor tenants\u00a0including Spotlight, Yamaha Music School, Golden Village Multiplex, Marks &amp; Spencer,\u00a0Kopitiam, Uniqlo and Cold Storage.<\/p>\n<p>The mall\u2019s strategic link to three MRT lines that converge at Dhoby Ghaut MRT interchange\u00a0station, the largest MRT interchange in Singapore makes it a convenient and popular lifestyle\u00a0destination for families, PMEBs and millennials who live, work and study in Singapore\u2019s Civic\u00a0and Cultural District.<br \/>\nWith a rich history of over 44 years, PS remains close to the hearts of many Singaporeans\u00a0who have experienced fond memories growing up with the mall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Science Centre Singapore (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.science.edu.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.science.edu.sg<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Science Centre Singapore, a non-formal educational institution and leading regional Science\u00a0Centre, along with its group of attractions, brings out the wonders of science, technology,\u00a0engineering and mathematics through its unique blend of exhibitions, educational\u00a0programmes and events. 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