Why drones fell from the sky during Sydney's Vivid light show
During Sydney's Vivid festival, nearly 90 drones crashed into the water and surrounding areas due to radio interference. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has initiated an investigation, while the company responsible, SkyMagic, assured that there were no safety risks to spectators. Future drone displays have been suspended pending a safety assessment.
- ▪Almost 90 drones fell during a display at Sydney's Vivid festival.
- ▪The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the incident.
- ▪SkyMagic attributed the crash to radio interference.
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How did almost 90 drones crash during Sydney's Vivid festival?ABy Alexander LewisTopic:Arts EventsWed 27 May 2026 at 5:50amWed 27 May 2026 at 5:50amWed 27 May 2026 at 5:50amLoading...abc.net.au/news/sydney-vivid-festival-drone-failure-explainer/106724050Link copiedShareShare articleThe company behind the drone shows at Sydney's Vivid festival said spectators were not at risk when almost 90 unmanned aircraft fell from the sky during a display on Monday night.Loading Facebook contentThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has launched an investigation into the mishap, which UK company SkyMagic blamed on radio interference.Of the 1,000 twinkling drones that swarmed above Darling Harbour, 83 splashed into Cockle Bay.An effort is underway to fish the drones from the harbour to minimise…
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