Several small drones collided and then fell into the crowd at a holiday drone show in Florida on Saturday night, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
One person was injured during the show at Orlando's Lake Eola Park, according to the mayor's office. Officials did not identify the man or say whether his injuries were related to the drone fall.
Orlando Police Department detectives met with the victim's family at the hospital, officials said. Local police will assist the FAA in investigating the collision.
Saturday's collision happened around 6:45 p.m. local time, officials said. The second light show, scheduled for 8 p.m., was canceled due to city of Orlando details.technical difficulties,
According to the agency, drone arrays and light shows are subject to FAA regulation, with the FAA reviewing each drone show application “thoroughly” to ensure that people in the sky and on the ground are safe.
The FAA reviews several areas, including the software that controls the drone, procedures for setting up safe and restricted areas to keep people at a safe distance from drone shows, procedures in case a drone or drone fails and if an aircraft If it comes too close, there are processes involved. For the show.
According to Orlando officials, about 25,000 people come out to watch the drones. Orlando officials said this was the third year for the holiday drone show and it was operated by Sky Elements.
Sky Elements Drone, in a statement obtained by CBS News affiliate wkmgsaid it was “working with the FAA and Orlando city officials to determine the cause and is committed to establishing a clear picture of what happened.”
“Sky Elements Drone would like to extend our sincere hope for a full and speedy recovery to those affected at our Lake Eola show in Orlando on Saturday, December 21. The well-being of our viewers is our top priority, and we apologize for any inconvenience Is.” “We are working diligently with the FAA and Orlando city officials to determine the cause and are committed to establishing a clear picture of what happened. Millions of people watch our shows annually, and we are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards set. FAA.”
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