New details emerge about Lake Eola drone show mishap

New details have surfaced about the drone show that went off course over Lake Eola earlier this month. According to the contract with the City of Orlando, the 500 drones operated by Sky Elements were meant to fly above the lake, staying clear of the crowd in designated areas.

ORLANDO, Fla. - New details have surfaced about the drone show that went off course over Lake Eola earlier this month.

According to the contract with the City of Orlando, the 500 drones operated by Sky Elements were meant to fly above the lake, staying clear of the crowd in designated areas. However, during the show, several drones collided midair and fell into the lake.

One drone struck a 7-year-old boy, sending the child to the hospital. Alezander was hurt after being hit by a falling drone, his parents, Adriana Edgerton and Jessica Lumsden, told FOX 35 News. He later underwent open-heart surgery for a chest injury and is recovering.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) placed some of Sky Elements’ operations on hold after the mishap. The FAA announced it is suspending the drone company’s "Part 107 Waiver," which allows operations beyond standard restrictions, such as assigning one pilot to control multiple drones, flying at night, or operating in populated areas.

This suspension will remain in place while the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates the incident. The NTSB told FOX 35 that its investigation could take up to two years before a full report is released.

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