This browser does not support the Video element.
1 injured after Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola, officials say
One person was transported to an area hospital after "technical difficulties" at the Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola on Saturday night, according to the Orlando Fire Department.
ORLANDO, Fla. - One person was transported to an area hospital after "technical difficulties" at the Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola on Saturday night, according to the Orlando Fire Department.
FOX 35's Manny Martinez spoke with the parents of a 7-year-old child that was taken to the hospital after the event.
A video from X user MosquitoCoFL shows what looks to be the drones from the 6:30 p.m. show crashing down into the lake.
The city later canceled the second drone show at 8 p.m. due to "technical difficulties."
A spokesperson with the City of Orlando said the Federal Aviation Administration is handling the investigation. In a statement to FOX 35, a city official said: "We are in contact with the vendor to determine what occurred with the operation. FAA is handling the investigation."
It is not yet clear what led to the drone malfunctions.