Holiday Drone Show Accident in Orlando Prompts FAA Investigation

Seven-Year-Old Boy Requires Surgery After Multiple Drones Fall During Public Event

A holiday drone show in downtown Orlando turned dangerous Saturday night when multiple drones collided mid-air and plummeted into a crowd of thousands at Lake Eola Park. The Federal Aviation Administration launched an investigation Monday into the December 21 accident that left seven-year-old Alexander Edgerton requiring surgery after being struck in the chest. The incident occurred during an FAA-permitted event operated by Fort Worth, Texas-based Sky Elements Drone Shows.

5 Key Points

• Multiple drones collided mid-air and crashed into the crowd during a permitted holiday show on December 21, 2024.
• Seven-year-old Alexander Edgerton sustained chest and mouth injuries requiring surgery.
• Federal Aviation Administration initiated a formal investigation on December 23, 2024.
• Sky Elements Drone Shows are operated with proper FAA permits for multi-drone operation.
• The incident occurred at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, where thousands of spectators were present.

Injury Details and Family Response

Alexander Edgerton, age 7, sustained serious injuries when one of the falling drones struck him in the chest during the Saturday night holiday performance. His mother, Adriana Edgerton, detailed the extent of her son’s injuries in an interview with Orlando television station WESH. “The blade cut his mouth, but there’s an actual imprint of the drone on his chest,” Edgerton explained. The impact was severe enough to require surgical intervention, though specific details about the medical procedures were not disclosed. The boy was among thousands of spectators gathered at Lake Eola Park for the holiday celebration.

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Regulatory Compliance and Safety Measures

The drone show received proper authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration prior to the event. Operating multiple drones simultaneously requires special waivers, which the FAA confirms it had issued after reviewing safety protocols. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Sky Elements Drone Shows prominently displays its commitment to safety on its website, stating, “Every step of the way, we put accuracy, execution, and compliance first.” The company had not responded to requests for comment as of Monday, December 23. The FAA emphasized that drone shows typically require extensive safety reviews before permits are granted.

City Response and Investigation Status

The City of Orlando maintained active communication with both the vendor and federal authorities following the accident. “Our thoughts are with the family and all those impacted by the outcome of this event,” city officials stated Monday. “The city remains in contact with the vendor and FAA who will conduct a thorough investigation.” The FAA will investigate why the drones collided and fell from their programmed flight paths. The agency emphasized its standard practice of reviewing each drone show application to ensure “the flying public and people on the ground will be safe.”