Musk flies a drone fleet over Surrey – but luckily, it’s not Elon

On Friday, his drones began a three-day run of a light show interpreting Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in the sky above Sandown Park racecourse in Surrey. The same day, it was announced that Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg is investing in Nova Sky Stories, Kimbal Musk’s drone entertainment company, as part of a $50m (£36.9m) round of capital raising.

Musk acquired what was formerly Intel’s drone division in 2022. He and Katzenberg believe there is a huge business opportunity in holding live immersive events in the skies above underused sporting venues, and they are building up an impressive team of content creators.

Musk, who invariably sports a signature cowboy hat and boots outfit, has taken a lighter, more consistently upbeat approach to life than his brother, especially since surviving a nearly fatal neck break in 2010. He has made a fortune through partnering his brother in various businesses, including sitting on some of the boards, and has a long-time interest in promoting healthier food and regenerative agriculture. His interest in art and entertainment has been nurtured by many years of attending the Burning Man festival, including as a board member.

Over the years, he has been a moderating influence on Elon, helping rein in his crazier schemes and lifting him out of his darker moods. If only he could have talked him out of his Doge disaster. Though come to think of it, Elon’s Adventures in Washington could make a great drone show.

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