The Mascletà helicopter: an icon in the sky

The Mascletà is more than fireworks; it is a spectacle that makes the city vibrate. High above the explosions hovers the helicopter, an iconic image of control and overview.

During Fallas in Valencia, the daily Mascletà in Plaça de l'Ajuntament is a spectacular moment of fireworks, smoke and deafening bangs. Thousands of people gather to experience the power of the fireworks, while the sky fills with smoke and bangs. But if you look up, you will see another icon in action: the helicopter that flies over the square every day.

Often used by the police or the media, this helicopter plays a crucial role in the security and reporting of the event. From the air, it keeps an eye on the huge crowds and provides live images for television broadcasts and news media. The flight is carefully planned so that at the height of the Mascletà, the helicopter is in exactly the right place to capture the spectacle.

A symbol of overview and control amidst the organised chaos of Fallas.