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​​​​​​​"Natural Instinct: Duck & Scatter" – Florida Christmas Drone Show Ends In Horror

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by Tyler Durden
Monday, Dec 23, 2024 - 02:20 PM

Shocking footage posted on X overnight shows the moment several drones collided and crashed into the crowd during a light show in Orlando, Florida. 

Local media outlet WESH 2 reported that the Federal Aviation Administration opened an investigation into the incident at the third annual Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola Park, which went horribly wrong. Several drones struck people in the crowd; one young child was hit and had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency heart surgery.

"Everyone’s natural instinct was to duck and scatter, and before we realized it, my daughter found my son on the floor unconscious," said Adriana Edgerton, whose son was struck by a drone, adding, "He had blood coming out of his face."

In a statement obtained by CBS News affiliate WKMG, the drone operator, Sky Elements Drones, said it was working with the FAA and officials from Orlando to "determine the cause and are committed to establishing a clear picture of what transpired." 

What’s particularly concerning is the risk that these drones could be hacked and weaponized against large crowds. It brings to mind a video titled "New Weapon: Swarm of Drones with AI" ...

The Orlando incident is a wake-up call. 

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