Drones collided in the air at a Christmas show in Florida and were sent down at high speed towards the crowd, resulting in several injuries – including a young boy whose mother says he feared for his life. Is stuck to.
Orlando Fire Department Told News 6 One person suffered minor injuries in the crash, however, two mothers claim their son – who was apparently attacked by a rogue drone in the face – was left “fighting for his life in the ER”.
Shocking video shows the holiday display gone wrong, including shocked gasps from onlookers and screams from frightened children.
The 6:30 p.m. show, powered by Sky Elements Drones in partnership with the City of Orlando, lit up the night sky over Lake Eola Park with hundreds of red and green drones in a beautifully choreographed display. Used to make elaborate patterns.
Suddenly, groups of unmanned aircraft began breaking ranks, plunging to the ground without warning, shocking video captured by attendees shows.
in one Video Posted on TikTok Shot from across the lake, a chorus of “wow” goes up from the crowd, with a small child asking “What’s happening?” As errant drones head towards the ground.
News 6 said the show went on despite the accident, though the 8 p.m. show was canceled, the city of Orlando announced x,
Andrea Otero, the city’s public information manager, told People magazine, “We are in contact with the seller to determine what happened with the operation. The FAA is handling the investigation.
Mothers Jessica Lumage and Adriana Edgerton shared a photo on Facebook of their son in a hospital bed, his upper lip covered in blood.
“Pray for my son, we went to a drone show in Lake Eola and one of the drones hit him in the face,” Lumez wrote.
“I have never been so scared. I can’t believe a drone show at Lake Eola Park turned out to be this. “I’m scared for my baby,” Edgerton said.
In another post a short time later, Edgerton posted another photo of the child, writing, “My child is going to have emergency heart surgery due to trying to watch a drone show… I am so scared beyond words!” The victim’s mother wrote.
“(The city of Orlando) and Sky Elements Drone really have some explaining to do. They will be responsible for what was done to my son. I pray he gets something out of it!”
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