NORTH TEXAS – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday suspended Sky Elements Drone’s human overflight license after a crash that injured a boy during a holiday show in Florida. After that, the company canceled New Year’s Eve show at Reunion Tower In Dallas.
Sky Elements’ drones have been a highlight of New Year’s Eve events at Reunion Tower for the past three years. However, following the Orlando incident, the company is currently under investigation by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
A 7-year-old boy was injured and taken to the hospital after a drone crashed and fell from the sky during a holiday show in Orlando. His mother, Adrianna Edgerton, expressed her concern to CBS News Texas, saying, “My biggest concern right now is him and I think he may have stopped breathing so I’m trying to figure out what’s wrong with him.” .
Sky Elements issued a statement expressing hope for the victim’s full recovery and emphasizing its commitment to safety and cooperation with the FAA and City of Orlando authorities to determine the cause of the accident.
Although the drone show has been canceled, the Lone Star New Year’s Eve celebration at Reunion Tower will still be held. Sean Miller, Reunion Tower’s vice president of operations, announced that the event will feature 15,000 pounds of fireworks, 5,000 firework effects, and be streamed on social media.
“15,000 pounds of fireworks are starting to be loaded and will produce 5,000 firework effects during the show,” Miller said. “It’s a full and entertaining 10-minute show with a great soundtrack and a crazy fun display of 259 bright LED lights. And the fireworks are the cherry on the cake, as they explode across the city skyline. , you can watch it from anywhere. ”
According to CBS News New York, Sky Elements has also pulled out of its holiday show in New York’s Central Park.
