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FAA Places Restrictions on Drone Company After Florida Boy Injured at Holiday Airshow, Underwent Heart Surgery
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suspended certain operations by a Texas-based drone company following an incident during a holiday airshow in Orlando, Florida, where a 7-year-old boy was injured and subsequently underwent heart surgery.
According to reports, the accident occurred on December 21 when hundreds of drones being used as part of a nighttime aerial light show began falling from the sky, striking Alexander, the young boy, who suffered serious injuries. The incident has sparked an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
In response to the incident, the FAA has suspended the Part 107 Waiver for Sky Elements Drones, which permits drone operators to fly at night, over people, and out of sight. As a result, the company is no longer authorized to perform its shows.
The investigation by the NTSB aims to gather information from both the drone operator and the FAA regarding the number of drones used in the show, as well as those that malfunctioned and fell into the crowd. The agency has also requested memory cards from the affected drones, which will be sent to their laboratory in Washington D.C. for analysis.
A preliminary report on the incident is expected within 30 days, while a final report may take anywhere from one to two years to complete.
The FAA’s action comes as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com
