Drones illuminated the sky with patriotic images above Santa Maria on Friday night, the day before a similar display will take place in Goleta as the Central Coast celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States.
For those favoring traditional Independence Day fireworks shows, Santa Barbara and Solvang still will deliver those pyrotechnics Saturday night.
The North County drone show Friday night attracted spectators to viewing spots around the downtown area in Santa Maria as the lighted small aircraft morphed into various images such as a boot, “805,” an American flag, “Elks” and “USA 250.”…