A child was taken to the hospital Saturday after being hit by a drone that was part of a drone Orlando, Florida Drone holiday show.
According to the Orlando Fire Department, a 7-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with injuries sustained from falling drones, FOX 35 in Orlando reported.
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A man can be heard telling children nearby: “Oh no! I don't think they're supposed to fall.”
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Several drones malfunctioned during a drone show in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, sending the unmanned aerial objects crashing to the ground. (Credit – X/MosquitoCoFL)
Geese are also visible on the water, flapping their wings in an attempt to get away from the chaotic scene.
City officials told the station Drone holiday show It is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
However, after one of the drone shows failed, the city chose to cancel the second show that night at 8pm due to “technical difficulties.”
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Several drones malfunctioned during a drone show in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, sending the unmanned aerial objects crashing to the ground. (Credit – X/MosquitoCoFL)
The Federal Aviation Administration told Fox News Digital that it will investigate the cause of the drone's display malfunction.
The Federal Aviation Administration said: “Several small drones collided and fell into a crowd of people during a holiday drone display over Lake Eola in Orlando, Florida.” “The incident occurred at approximately 6:45pm local time on Saturday, December 21.”
According to the agency, drone arrays and light displays are subject to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and typically require a waiver to the regulation prohibiting the operation of more than one drone at a time.
For each drone demonstration application, the FAA looks at things like Drone control softwareProcedures for creating safe, restricted areas to keep people a safe distance from the display, procedures in the event of drone failure, and special procedures when the aircraft gets too close to the display.
Several drones malfunctioned during a drone show in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, sending the unmanned aerial objects crashing to the ground. (Credit – X/MosquitoCoFL)
Additionally, the FAA is reviewing how an operator keeps drones within a confined area using Geofencing, and whether the operator has enough people to operate the display.
For the second year, the city of Orlando has used Sky Elements Drones as its supplier to operate the drones, the station reported.
Sky Elements Drones did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
In a statement to Fox 35, the seller said: “Sky Elements Drones would like to express our sincere hope for a full and speedy recovery for those affected at our Lake Eola show in Orlando on Saturday, December 21.
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The company continued: “The well-being of our fans is our top priority, and we apologize for any inconvenience or inconvenience caused.” “We are working diligently with the FAA and Orlando city officials to determine the cause and are committed to getting a clear picture of what happened. Millions of people watch our shows annually, and we are committed to maintaining the highest safety regulations set by the FAA.”
