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Strong Winds Sent 400 Chinese-Made Drones Crashing Into River During World Cup

The report found that the drone operator was not aware of the impact of the wind at the time of the incident.
Strong Winds Sent 400 Chinese-Made Drones Crashing Into River During World Cup
A drone in flight in Shenzhen, China, on July 12, 2022. Jade Gao/AFP via Getty Images
Alfred Bui
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Strong winds caused 427 drones to malfunction and crash into Melbourne’s Yarra River during a 2023 light show celebrating the Australian women’s football team, according to an investigation.

On the evening of July 14, 2023, the Victorian government organised a light show to express support for the Matildas ahead of the Women’s World Cup, jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].