If Shenzhen can stage drone shows, why can’t Hong Kong?

Published: 9:23am, 2 Oct 2024Updated: 9:43am, 2 Oct 2024

Hong Kong called off two consecutive drone shows for safety reasons, a leading expert has said, after the cancellations sparked questions about how neighbouring Shenzhen went ahead with its performance.

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As many as 330,000 people were left disappointed on National Day on Tuesday when a panda-themed drone performance set to precede a fireworks display was axed just a few minutes before its scheduled time.

Authorities announced the event was cancelled due to ionospheric scintillation, an astronomical phenomenon which is mainly caused by solar activities and leads to a poor GPS signal.

Shenzhen celebrated National Day with successive drone shows in five districts on Tuesday. Photo: Weibo
Shenzhen celebrated National Day with successive drone shows in five districts on Tuesday. Photo: Weibo

It was the second night in a row a drone show had been cancelled over the same factor.

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