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FAA probes holiday drone show accident that injured boy in Florida

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  • FAA probes holiday drone show accident that injured boy in Florida
  • December 23, 2024
  • Article Body Text ORLANDO — <p>The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it has launched an investigation into why several drones collided and fell from the sky during a holiday show over the weekend in downtown Orlando, Florida, injuring a 7-year-old boy who required surgery. </p> <p>The drones fell into a crowd of thousands of people watching the show Saturday night at the city's Lake Eola Park. The show was permitted through the FAA. </p> <p>&quot;Our thoughts are with the family and all those impacted by the outcome of this event,&quot; the city of Orlando said in a statement. &quot;The city remains in contact with the vendor and FAA who will conduct a thorough investigation.&quot; </p> <p>Adriana Edgerton told Orlando television station WESH that her son, Alexander, required surgery after being hit in the chest with a drone. </p> <p>&quot;The blade cut his mouth, but there's an actual imprint of the drone on his chest,&quot; she said. </p> <p>Sky Elements Drone Shows, the Fort Worth, Texas, vendor that put on the show, didn't immediately respond to an emailed inquiry on Monday. On the company's website, it said, &quot;Every step of the way, we put accuracy, execution, and compliance first.&quot; </p> <p>Drone shows typically require a waiver to operate more than one drone at a time, and the FAA reviews each drone show application to make sure &quot;the flying public and people on the ground will be safe,&quot; the agency said.</p>
  • Content Type Text
  • Language English
  • NewsML Media Topics Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
  • Subtitles / Dubbing Available No
  • Network VOA
  • Embargo Date December 23, 2024 18:10 EST
  • Byline Associated Press
  • Brand / Language Service Voice of America - English
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