Why was Vivid Sydney Drone Show Cancelled? Who Operated The Drones For The Vivid Sydney Drone Show?
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Updated Jun 17, 2024
What is the Vivid Sydney Drone Show?
The Vivid Sydney Drone Show is a spectacular display involving over 700 drones that light up the sky above Circular Quay. This year’s show, titled ‘Love Is In The Air’, is a celebration of romance and reflects the theme of humanity.
The drones form symbols of love in various colors and formations, creating a magical visual spectacle. It’s a unique blend of technology and artistry that illuminates the night sky during the Vivid Sydney festival.
Why was Vivid Sydney Drone Show Cancelled?
The Vivid Sydney Drone Show was canceled because of bad weather. The show, scheduled for the final night of the Vivid festival, had to be called off just 20 minutes before it was set to begin. The drone operator decided to cancel it due to the weather conditions, which made it unsafe to proceed.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns apologized to everyone who was disappointed by the last-minute cancellation. The decision was made to ensure the safety of everyone involved, as flying drones in poor weather can be dangerous.
How Much Notice Were Attendees Given About the Cancellation of the Drone Show?
People found out very late that the Vivid Sydney Drone Show was canceled. The official announcement came at 8:43 PM on the festival's social media, just 18 minutes before the show was supposed to start at 9:10 PM.
Earlier, at 6:30 PM, they had said the event would go on, but by 8:15 PM, they decided to cancel because of the weather. Many attendees were frustrated and disappointed after waiting for hours. The drones could handle a bit of rain but not heavy rain, so they were canceled for safety reasons.
Who Operated The Drones For The Vivid Sydney Drone Show?
The drones for the Vivid Sydney Drone Show were operated by the Australian Traffic Network (ATN). They were responsible for managing and flying the drones during the event. ATN's chief executive, Vic Lorusso, explained that their team made the decision to cancel the final drone show due to safety concerns caused by bad weather.
They monitored weather conditions closely and decided it was risky to launch the drones because rain was expected at the same time the show was scheduled to start.
