Drone strikes bystanders at Boston Celtics event 22 Oct 2024

[Bob Noel]

Apparently CNN was operating a drone (I believe I read it was a DJI Mavic 3). After striking a light pole it fell, injuring 3 people.

Obviously not as bad as an actual aircraft crashing, but it won't help the public's view of drones.

 

[NoHeat]

Nightime flying over people, with obstructions - that’s what it seems based on the story below.

CNN drone crash at Celtics watch party: Boston city councilor calls for better safety measures

A Boston city councilor is calling for a “thorough” investigation into a drone crash that injured a pair of Celtics fans during the banner night watch party at City Hall Plaza and “stricter oversight to prevent future i…

www.bostonherald.com

 

[iamtheari]

I’m eager to hear if the remote pilot was following all applicable regulations during the flight.

 

[Albany Tom]

I hope it doesn't hurt the public perception of drones. I kinda hope it reduces the public perception of CNN.

 

[Jim_R]

... it won't help the public's view of drones.

Having the drone on the ground right in front of you would improve your view a lot compared to when it's 400' overhead.

 

[Salty]

Why don't you want the publics perception of drones to be negative? I certainly have a negative perception of drones. And I own one or nine, depending on how you define drone.

 

[40YearDream]

Over people, at night, at a public event - (3) things each requiring special permission(s)!

 

[mandm]

I’m eager to hear if the remote pilot was following all applicable regulations during the flight.

I don’t believe you are allowed to allow your airplane to injury people or property.

 

[sansoneservices]

I hope it doesn't hurt the public perception of drones. I kinda hope it reduces the public perception of CNN.

Agreed

 

[Checkout_my_Six]

I hope CNN gets the pants sued off of them.....

 

[sansoneservices]

I hope CNN gets the pants sued off of them.....

Agreed again

 

[GaryM]

I hope CNN gets the pants sued off of them.....

I predict they will take swift, decisive action to make sure a CNN drone never again injures bystanders.

I'll bet they are already looking for independent contractors to operate all future drone flights.

 

[Randomskylane]

were the partiers informed of the Drone Surveillance?

It’s interesting that the man who bled profusely (whatever the wording) refused further treatment. Is he a citizen trying to retain his privacy?

after that article (video ?) on robot dogs and now this it really seems like Terminator sci-fi will be real life in a few years

 

[Flying Doc]

I predict they will take swift, decisive action to make sure a CNN drone never again injures bystanders.

I'll bet they are already looking for independent contractors to operate all future drone flights.

I bet they will blame someone else. CNN is perfect.

 

[Revtach]

How does a Mavic 3 hurt 3 people??

 

[Bob Noel]

How does a Mavic 3 hurt 3 people??

good question - maybe it broke apart when it hit the light pole and the "shrapnel" hit the three people