Vivid Sydney cancels shows after 89 drones plunge into Darling Harbour
Summary
About 90 drones crashed into Darling Harbour during a light show called Star-Bound at Sydney’s Vivid festival. No one was hurt, but shows scheduled for the next two days were canceled so operators can fix technical problems and check safety.Key Facts
- The drone show, Star-Bound, experienced "unforeseen technical difficulties" causing 89 drones to fall into Cockle Bay.
- No injuries were reported from the drone crashes.
- Shows on the following Tuesday and Wednesday were canceled for safety reviews.
- Skymagic, the drone operator, said a change in radio signals caused drones to lose accurate positioning.
- Drones followed emergency safety procedures, including stopping mid-air and returning home if unaffected.
- Some drones hit a safety boundary called a "geofence," which led them to shut down and fall into the water.
- Officials say public safety is the top priority, and cancellations are precautionary.
- The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the incident.
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