Drone Show Malfunction in Sydney: Nearly 90 Drones Fall into Water

According to international reports relayed by CNA, nearly 90 drones crashed into Darling Harbour during the Vivid Sydney festival. Footage from the scene showed multiple drones falling into the water, quite close to the crowd. According to the BBC and AFP, the organizers attributed the incident to "unforeseen technical issues" and have canceled performances scheduled for today and tomorrow. SkyMagic, the company responsible for the drone show, stated that the crash was likely caused by a change in radio frequency. The show, titled "Star-Bound," was intended to feature up to 1,000 drones. Organizers stated that they will conduct a full assessment with relevant government agencies before deciding on the schedule for the remaining performances.