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Although the initial 6:30 p.m. show continued, the second scheduled performance at 8 p.m. was canceled for safety reasons, reported News 6.
Boy Hospitalized After Drone Collision
The incident took a horrifying turn for one family. Two parents took to Facebook to share the harrowing ordeal their young son endured after being struck by a rogue drone. Photos posted online show the boy in a hospital bed, visibly injured, with a bloodied lip.
Jessica Lumedge, the boy’s mother, wrote, “Pray for my son, we went to the Drone show at Lake Eola, and one of the drones hit him in the face. I have never been so scared.”
Another distraught parent, Adriana Edgerton, described the aftermath in heartbreaking detail. “My baby is going into emergency heart surgery off of just trying to watch a drone show. I am beyond words, beyond terrified!” she posted. Edgerton also directed her anger at the event organizers, writing, “[The City of Orlando] and Sky Elements Drones really have some explaining to do. They will be held accountable for what was done to my son. I pray he makes it out of this!”
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Investigation Underway
The city of Orlando and Sky Elements Drones have since faced mounting scrutiny over the mishap. Andrea Otero, Orlando’s public information manager, addressed the incident on Good Morning America, stating, “We are in contact with the vendor to determine what occurred with the operation. FAA is handling the investigation.”
Sky Elements Drones also released a statement, saying, “We are diligently working with the FAA and City of Orlando officials to determine the cause and are committed to establishing a clear picture of what transpired.”
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Families Demand Accountability
For many attendees, what was supposed to be a joyful holiday event has left lasting scars—both physical and emotional. The boy’s family has called for accountability, demanding answers from both the city and the drone operator. The incident has reignited concerns about the safety of large-scale drone shows and whether current regulations are sufficient to protect the public.
While the investigation continues, families like the Edgertons are left grappling with the fallout of a night that should have been filled with holiday cheer.
