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MON · 2026-10-05 · 13:48 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-1005-116478
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Authorities investigate viral drone footage of National Day fireworks display

Hong Kong aviation authorities are investigating suspected illegal drone activity over Victoria Harbour during the recent National Day fireworks display. This investigation was prompted after privately shot footage of the 23-minute show went viral online.

Ng Kang-chungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-05 · 13:48 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Authorities investigate viral drone footage of National Day fireworks display
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Hong Kong aviation authorities are investigating suspected illegal drone activity over Victoria Harbour during the recent National Day fireworks display. This investigation was prompted after privately shot footage of the 23-minute show went viral online. A mainland visitor, identified as Su Fan on the platform RedNote, posted clips of the display on social media during the "golden week" holiday, attracting significant attention from local internet users. The authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the drone footage.

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Key claims

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The visitor calls himself Su Fan on RedNote.

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A mainland visitor posted clips of the 23-minute display on his social media account.

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Privately shot footage of the National Day fireworks display went viral online.

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Hong Kong aviation authorities are investigating suspected illegal drone flying over Victoria Harbour.

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Full report

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Hong Kong aviation authorities are investigating suspected illegal drone flying over Victoria Harbour during last week’s National Day fireworks display, after privately shot footage of the show went viral online. The footage drew the attention of local internet users after a mainland visitor, who came to Hong Kong during the “golden week” holiday, posted clips of the 23-minute display on his social media account over the weekend. The man, who calls himself Su Fan on RedNote, a popular platform...
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