Another one along the same lines *related=http://videosift.com/video/RC-Quadcopter-Flying-Through-Fireworks

RC Quadcopter Flying Through Fireworks has been added as a related post - related requested by RFlagg.

*promote on the 4th of July here Stateside...

Self promoting this video and sending it back into the queue for one more try; last queued Friday, July 4th, 2014 3:23pm PDT - promote requested by original submitter RFlagg.

A Forbes article on the video focuses on the obvious dangers of flying through the display (redirection of shells to the audience or crew) and potential legal issues.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/gregorymcneal/2014/07/04/video-shows-drone-flying-through-fireworks/

The perspective adds some, but I think the videos better components are the film effects and music. Oh, and fireworks are awesome even without all of this.

Read the comments in the Forbes article. It's a ridiculous article. That drone doesn't pose any danger to anyone or the fireworks themselves. As high as that drone is flying the only thing that could have happened is a firework could have been ever so slightly out of place when it exploded. The writer of that article is a prick. It doesn't need to be pointed out that it could be considered illegal - no one gives a shit. Especially the person who is risking their expensive drone to capture that amazing video. No one would have even known there was a drone up there if it weren't for the video. He goes on to suggest how it may beckon others to attempt flying their drones through future fireworks displays.

Best use of a quadcopter (drone) I can think of to date. Good show!

This would be unbelievably good filmed in 3D with a very high bit rate, to get all the subtle nuances..

I read the article and while he mentions a couple of ridiculous things like redirecting a firework, he does have several valid points. The fact that the quad may have been flying inside a zoned area is certainly a valid claim. There is also the fact that he most certainly was flying over an occupied area, which while not a crime is a bit of a no no, unless he has the insurance to cover it if it all goes wrong. I get a little upset/nervous when guys go behind the flight line at an an RC airshow and those guys probably have more experience than this guy.
But the one thing I can see that is most certainly an issue and could bring down the FAA on his butt is that he most certainly broke 500 feet in altitude. Since most large fireworks detonate at 1,000 to 1,200 feet and he was right there with them, I'd put his at well over 500 feet. That's a problem, and considering the recent FAA guidance that was slammed down and pissed everyone off, the last thing we need is more people doing this sort of spectacle. It will just make things worse.