Vivid Sydney cancels all drone shows after 83 drones plunged into Darling Harbour
Vivid Sydney has cancelled all remaining drone shows after a technical failure caused 83 drones to crash into Darling Harbour. The festival will replace the aerial displays with traditional fireworks for the remainder of the event.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about the reliability of large-scale drone technology in public entertainment and the safety protocols required for such displays.
Fireworks displays will replace all drone shows at the iconic festival after a technical issue saw dozens fall from the sky on Monday night Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Vivid Sydney has cancelled all remaining drone shows after 83 fell from the sky into Darling Harbour this week, prompting a “full assessment” of the aerial light show. On Monday, audiences looked on as a performance called Star-Bound suddenly went awry, with “unforeseen technical difficulties” causing 83 drones to plunge into the waters of Cockle Bay and six to land on a boardwalk. No injuries were reported. Continue reading...
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