A 7-year-old Florida boy was injured when a drone crashed into a crowd at a holiday air show this weekend. Had open heart surgery his parents said
Alexander’s parents, Adriana Edgerton and Jessica Lumsden, said one of the drones with a red and green light hit him, causing him to injure his chest. Fox Orlando Reported
Hundreds of drones were used as part of an aerial light show Saturday night at Lake Eola State Park. in downtown orlando It seemed to fly into place before several ships began falling from the sky before hitting the ground. According to a video posted online.
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Alexander, a 7-year-old boy, undergoes heart surgery. after he was shot down by a drone during a holiday air show in Orlando. his parents said (Fox Orlando)
“Before they go down The green one came towards us, me to the left, my son to the right. And it hit my son,” Lumsden told the news outlet.
Fox News Digital has contacted the boy’s parents.
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“Due to technical problems The 8pm holiday drone show at Lake Eola has therefore been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience,” the city posted on X.
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Several drones malfunctioned during a drone show in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday. As a result, the unmanned aerial object falls to the ground. (Credit – X/MosquitoCoFL)
It is not clear what caused the problem with the drone.
Sky Elements Drones, distributor of drone shows Told the news agency that he wanted to expand “Our sincere hopes for a full and speedy recovery to those affected” at the event.
“The well-being of our viewers is our top priority. and we regret any distress or inconvenience this has caused,” the company said. “We have worked diligently with FAA officials and the city of Orlando to determine the cause and are committed to building a clear picture of what happened. Millions of people watch our shows every year. And we are committed to upholding the highest safety regulations set by the FAA.”
Several drones malfunctioned during a drone show in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday. As a result, the unmanned aerial object falls to the ground. (Credit – X/MosquitoCoFL)
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the irregularities.
Drone arrays and light shows are subject to FAA regulations and generally require exemptions from regulations that prohibit operating more than one drone at a time. the agency said
Fox News Digital’s Greg Wehner contributed to this report.
