Dozens of drones crashed into Sydney harbour during a light show event, with organizers citing technical difficulties as the cause of the malfunction.

Vivid Sydney organizers and the UK company responsible for operating the drone display both attributed the incident to technical problems that occurred during the performance. The event was part of Sydney's annual light festival, which typically features elaborate displays across the city's iconic harbor.

The drone show was intended to create synchronized light patterns over the water, but the technical glitch caused multiple aircraft to lose control and fall into the harbor. The extent of any environmental impact or cleanup efforts required has not been disclosed.

Neither the specific number of drones involved nor the exact nature of the technical failure has been detailed by organizers. The incident highlights the challenges of coordinating large-scale drone performances in urban environments.

Vivid Sydney is an annual festival that transforms the city with light installations and performances, drawing visitors from around the world to experience artistic displays projected onto landmarks and staged across the harbor area.