Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an faced criticism after a large drone show during COMPUTEX, with netizens accusing his administration of insufficient promotion. When questioned, Chiang's response was perceived as evasive, leading to public backlash and accusations of poor communication skills.
89 drones crashed into Darling Harbour during Vivid Sydney's Star-Bound show due to a radio frequency change, prompting cancellations and a safety review.
Around 90 drones fell into Sydney's Darling Harbour during a performance of the "Star-Bound" aerial show due to unforeseen technical difficulties related to radio frequency interference. No injuries were reported, but subsequent shows were cancelled for safety reviews.
Vivid Sydney's drone show was cancelled after a technical malfunction caused nearly 90 drones to fall into Sydney Harbour during Monday's "star-bound" performance. An operator cited an "unforeseen change in the radio frequency" as the cause, leading to failsafe landings. No injuries were reported, but subsequent shows were cancelled pending a full assessment.
Vivid Sydney festival returns May 22-June 13 with 1,000-drone light shows after a year's hiatus due to crowd-crush fears and safety costs. The festival will feature daytime activities, art installations, food experiences, and live entertainment.
