_Incident · Malfunction_

# NYPD Skydio X10 drone malfunctioned and crashed near FIFA World Cup Fan Zone in Brooklyn, battery caught fire

Canonical ID: `2de4cd54-b27b-4927-8463-4494ae593f10`

- **Occurred:** 2026-06-24
- **Kind:** `malfunction`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Model:** [Skydio X10](/models/skydio-x10.md) (id: `aad47d22-768c-4c0a-b03d-a43cd578428c`)
- **Company:** [Skydio](/companies/skydio.md) (id: `c9949148-c692-400b-9745-3e650f1f7556`)

An NYPD Skydio X10 drone operating above Brooklyn Bridge Park during a FIFA World Cup match night malfunctioned and fell from an elevated position at 1 Water Street near Emily Warren Roebling Plaza at approximately 9:40 PM on June 23, 2026. The lithium-ion battery ignited on impact. FDNY responded with a fire engine, ladder truck, and hazmat unit; the fire was contained and no injuries were reported. This is the second NYPD Skydio X10 to catch fire in Brooklyn in thirteen months, following a May 2025 incident at the 71st Precinct. Skydio stated it analyzed flight logs and found no evidence of a safety malfunction.

## Sources (2)

1. **Brooklyn Eagle** · https://brooklyneagle.com/398594/nypd-drone-crashes-catches-fire-near-fifa-world-cup-fan-zone-in-brooklyn-bridge-park/ · 2026-06-29
2. **DroneXL** · https://dronexl.co/2026/07/01/nypd-skydio-drone-crash-fire-world-cup-fan-zone-brooklyn/ · 2026-07-01

## Common questions

### What happened in NYPD Skydio X10 drone malfunctioned and crashed near FIFA World Cup Fan Zone in Brooklyn, battery caught fire?

An NYPD Skydio X10 drone operating above Brooklyn Bridge Park during a FIFA World Cup match night malfunctioned and fell from an elevated position at 1 Water Street near Emily Warren Roebling Plaza at approximately 9:40 PM on June 23, 2026. The lithium-ion battery ignited on impact. FDNY responded with a fire engine, ladder truck, and hazmat unit; the fire was contained and no injuries were reported. This is the second NYPD Skydio X10 to catch fire in Brooklyn in thirteen months, following a May 2025 incident at the 71st Precinct. Skydio stated it analyzed flight logs and found no evidence of a safety malfunction.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on June 24, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### What robot was involved in NYPD Skydio X10 drone malfunctioned and crashed near FIFA World Cup Fan Zone in Brooklyn, battery caught fire?

Skydio X10 by Skydio is the recorded robot involved in this incident.

### Has anyone responded to NYPD Skydio X10 drone malfunctioned and crashed near FIFA World Cup Fan Zone in Brooklyn, battery caught fire?

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### What is the current status of NYPD Skydio X10 drone malfunctioned and crashed near FIFA World Cup Fan Zone in Brooklyn, battery caught fire?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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