Drone Hits Nagoya City Hall During Asian Games Light-Up
A drone filming the illuminated Nagoya City Hall headquarters crashed into a building across the road shortly before 9 p.m. on September 17, with police investigating whether the flight may have violated Japan's Civil Aeronautics Act. (News On Japan)
A drone filming the illuminated Nagoya City Hall crashed into a building across the road on September 17, shortly before 9 p.m., prompting an investigation into potential violations of Japan's Civil Aeronautics Act. The drone, commissioned by Aichi Prefecture to capture footage of the Asian Games light-up, was operated in an attempt to capture a wider shot by moving backward.
Police are examining the sequence of events, including whether the flight plan was filed for the day of the accident. Meanwhile, the 20th Asian Games opened on September 19, with large projections illuminating key buildings until October 24.
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