Drones fall from the sky, Vivid shows cancelled amid safety review
The Vivid Sydney festival has canceled its drone shows due to unforeseen technical difficulties. A safety review is currently underway to assess the situation with the help of specialist operators and government agencies. The festival had planned its largest drone series this year, but at least five shows will be scrapped as a result of this incident.
- ▪The 9.30pm 'Star-Bound' drone show was canceled after issues arose during the earlier 7.30pm display.
- ▪Organizers emphasized that public safety is the top priority and a full assessment is being conducted.
- ▪Vivid Sydney had planned 22 drone shows over 11 nights, but at least five will now be canceled.
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