A spectacle of lights turned chaotic when nearly 90 drones unexpectedly plummeted from the sky at a popular tourist destination. Video footage captured the moment dozens of drones descended at Sydney’s Darling Harbour as onlookers watched in astonishment. Skymagic, a British company responsible for the event, attributed the unusual incident to a radio frequency glitch but assured that all drones remained within safety limits.
The organizers of the annual Vivid Sydney festival attributed the malfunction on Monday to unforeseen technical issues. Consequently, they have canceled several upcoming shows scheduled during the three-week festival. A spokesperson from Skymagic later explained that 89 drones landed in the waters around Cockle Bay, with 83 falling into the harbor and six on the boardwalk.
Destination New South Wales CEO, Karen Jones, issued an apology to disappointed spectators, acknowledging the inconvenience caused. She expressed uncertainty about the future drone show scheduled for Sunday night, pending the outcome of the assessment. Witnesses described the significant noise of the drones crashing onto the wharf, emphasizing the impact of the incident.
Event organizers announced that Skymagic and government authorities would conduct a thorough evaluation before authorizing any remaining shows. A Vivid Sydney representative extended apologies for the disruption and inconvenience experienced by attendees. The Star-Bound drone show, featuring 1,000 drones for a 12-minute display, was part of Vivid Sydney’s showcase of drone performances that began in 2024.
Amid concerns of overcrowding, last year’s festival opted out of hosting drone shows. For up-to-date news, consider selecting Daily Mirror as a ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News.
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