AAIB investigation to DJI Inspire 2, (UAS registration N/A)

Unexplained loss of control and struck the top of a tower structure, Brighton, East Sussex, 20 July 2021.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 13 January 2022

• Category: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 20 July 2021
• Aircraft type: DJI Inspire 2
• Location: Brighton, East Sussex
• Registration: N/A

Summary:

The UA was being flown under contract to carry out aerial camera work around a tall tower structure of a seaside tourist attraction in Brighton. The UA had flown several times around and over the top of the tower up to approximately 600 ft agl. It had completed a shot directly above the tower when contact with the controller was lost. It then descended and hit the top of the tower. Its descent appeared to be under control, but the UA failed to respond to any flight commands. The flight data recorded a loss of link, but the technical cause of the loss of control of the UA could not be determined.

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Published 13 January 2022