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Imagine looking up and seeing a giant dragon soaring above your city.
That's exactly what happened in Glasgow, where a hyper-realistic replica of Syrax from House of the Dragon flew over iconic landmarks to mark the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
At 8 metres long, it's the largest flying dragon ever created, built using official 3D scans from the HBO series. Despite its massive size, it weighs just 13kg, powered by hidden impellers and brought to life with more than 20 moving parts.
The incredible stunt celebrated both the return of House of the Dragon and the opening of the Commonwealth Games, proving that sometimes practical effects can be even more magical than CGI.
Would you believe your eyes if you saw a dragon flying overhead?
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