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Dozens of drones crash into Sydney harbour after light show glitch

Dozens of drones crash into Sydney harbour after light show glitch

Summary

Almost 90 drones fell into Sydney’s Darling Harbour during a light show at the Vivid Sydney festival because of a technical problem. The drone company said a change in radio signals caused the drones to land in the water, and upcoming shows have been cancelled while safety checks are done.

Key Facts

  • About 90 drones crashed into Sydney’s Darling Harbour during the Vivid Sydney light festival.
  • The incident happened on the evening of May 25 near the popular Cockle Bay area.
  • The UK-based company Skymagic, which runs the show, said a radio frequency change caused the problem.
  • The drones followed safety rules and did not fall outside the planned area.
  • Two upcoming drone shows were cancelled as a safety measure.
  • Vivid Sydney started drone shows in 2024, using up to 1,000 drones for each display.
  • The festival runs for three weeks and features many light installations around Sydney Harbour.
  • Vivid Sydney is known as the Southern Hemisphere’s largest festival of light, music, and ideas.
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