New technology in a 2000 year old art form

From a Disney (yes, Disney) press release:

Disney Debuts New Safer, Quieter and More Environmentally Friendly Fireworks Technology

GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 28, 2004--After years of research and testing, Walt Disney Imagineering has perfected a new innovation in fireworks launch technology, marking the pyrotechnic industry's first major breakthrough in decades.

The new technology uses compressed air to lift fireworks, virtually eliminating the need for smoke-producing black powder and other materials at launch, significantly reducing ground-level smoke and noise while continuing to provide a highly entertaining show.

Super cool. I wonder if this will allow fireworks to go higher, as well, since they won't be dependent on a increasingly more dangerous launch charge?

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