Sky Elements' Emotional Drone Performance Brings Tears to 'AGT' Judges

"America's Got Talent" judge Heidi Klum shares her emotional reaction to Sky Elements' heartfelt drone performance, which left her teary-eyed and speechless.

"America's Got Talent" judge Heidi Klum has expressed her profound emotional response to Sky Elements' mesmerizing drone performance during the semifinals. The act, dedicated to member Preston Ward's late infant daughter Briley Rose, left Klum in tears and her fellow judges equally moved.

"It was really tough to watch," Klum shared exclusively with Fox News Digital on the "America's Got Talent" red carpet. "It was tough to watch and not have tears coming down my face. And with that, all my eyelashes came off… it was so amazing… making us all emotional."

Sky Elements' Emotional Drone Performance Brings Tears to 'AGT' Judges

Sky Elements' outdoor drone performance illuminated the sky with a heartfelt tribute to Ward's daughter, showcasing a giant rose and butterflies. The moving story of a father losing his child left the judges and audience captivated throughout the act.

Judge Simon Cowell was rendered speechless by the emotional display. "The drone show. My God. That broke me," fellow judge Howie Mandel shared with Fox News Digital. "It's like heartbreaking and wonderful at the same time."

Sky Elements' Emotional Drone Performance Brings Tears to 'AGT' Judges

Mandel's reaction was heightened by the performance coinciding with the tragic events of September 11th. "I'm a parent, and I'm a human… I live here in America. It checked so many boxes. Mostly just sadness, tears and all that," he added.

Judge Sofía Vergara was also affected by Sky Elements' act. "I mean, who knew that drones could make you so emotional?" she exclaimed on the show. "That was a surprise. That was so beautiful! That was, like, heartfelt, and I mean, I don't even know what to say. Congratulations! What a beautiful, beautiful job."

Sky Elements' Emotional Drone Performance Brings Tears to 'AGT' Judges

Prior to the semifinals, Cowell had advised Sky Elements to deliver an emotional performance that would make him cry. "Simon told us after the quarterfinals that he wants us to bring the emotion in to make him cry," Sky Elements members remarked. "I'm super happy that we were able to do that. I wasn't expecting him to be speechless, though. That was the next level of that. I think we just nailed that performance."

The breathtaking performance garnered an outpouring of support for Sky Elements. "It was just the perfect moment and the perfect day for that story to be told because it's a day of remembrance… so many people struggled on that day," the group added.

Sky Elements' Emotional Drone Performance Brings Tears to 'AGT' Judges

The remaining six acts will join the four Live Show Golden Buzzers in the grand finale on September 17th, with the "America's Got Talent" champion crowned on September 24th on NBC.