A drone light show to celebrate the coming of the new year went awry in Florida, USA, after drones collided midair and fell, injuring a young boy.

The incident – which happened in Orlando – resulted in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suspending Sky Elements Drones’ license to operate over people.

The company subsequently cancelled plans for the New Year’s Eve show at Reunion Tower in Dallas, Texas.

Sky Elements drones have been a highlight of the New Year’s Eve event at Reunion Tower for the past three years. However, after the incident in Orlando, the company is now under investigation by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

During the holiday show in Orlando, drones collided and fell from the sky, injuring the seven-year-old, who had to be taken to the hospital.

The boy’s mother, Adriana Edgerton, expressed her concern to CBS News Texas.

“The biggest thing is him right now and just figuring out what’s wrong because he could’ve stopped breathing,” Adriana said.

Sky Elements issued a statement expressing their hope for a full recovery for those affected and emphasized their commitment to safety and cooperation with the FAA and City of Orlando officials to determine the cause of the incident.