Dozens of drones fall into the water and onto the surrounding areas during a winter light show at Sydney’s Darling Harbour. Multiple outlets report that the incident occurs during a scheduled aerial display, when the drones unexpectedly drop from the sky and crash into the harbour. The BBC and The Independent say the number is close to about 90, with one report describing “almost a hundred” drones. Witnesses at the scene are shown reacting as the drones plunge into the water during the show. The Mirror also describes bystanders watching as more than 80 drones plummet to the ground around the harbour and nearby boardwalk. The accounts agree the incident involves a large, sudden loss of drones during the display, with impacts concentrated in and around Darling Harbour. The reports do not provide details on any injuries, investigations, or technical causes, but they characterize the event as chaotic and unexpected for spectators attending the popular light show.
Dozens of drones crash during Sydney Darling Harbour light show
Dozens of drones fall into the water and onto the surrounding areas during a winter light show at Sydney’s Darling Harbour. Multiple outlets report that the incident occurs during a scheduled aerial d...
- A drone light show at Sydney’s Darling Harbour experiences an unexpected failure mid-display.
- Reports say close to 90 drones fall from the sky; one account describes almost a hundred.
- Drones crash into the harbour water, and some are reported to impact the nearby boardwalk/ground.
- Multiple outlets include video showing bystanders reacting during the incident.
- The reports do not detail confirmed injuries or the cause of the drone crashes.
Almost a hundred drones fell out of the sky and into the water during an aerial display in Sydney.
3 months agoStunned bystanders watched on as more than 80 drones plummeted from the night sky into the harbour and boardwalk at one of Australia's most iconic locations
3 months agoAlmost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.
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