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Accident Investigation, uncrewed aircraft

Drone Swarm Goes Awry

The ground control computer lost contact with about 400 drones being used in a light display in Australia, causing the aircraft to drop into Victoria Harbour.

by Linda Werfelman | July 21, 2025

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