AAIB investigation to DJI Inspire 2 (UAS, registration n/a)

Loss of control, Chobham Common, Surrey, 25 March 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 November 2019

• Category: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 25 March 2019
• Aircraft type: DJI Inspire 2
• Location: Chobham Common, Surrey
• Registration: n/a

Summary:

The DJI Inspire 2 UAS was returning from a surveillance flight when it unexpectedly yawed and uncontrollably descended, contacting the ground. An object was seen to be released from the aircraft prior to the loss of control which was thought to be a part of a propeller blade. The operator has implemented safety action as a result of this investigation.

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DJI Inspire 2 (UAS, registration n/a) 11-19

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Published 14 November 2019