AAIB investigation to DJI Inspire 2, (UAS registration n/a) 190722

Actor struck by UA propeller blades during filming, Morlais Quarry, Mid Glamorgan, 19 July 2022.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 March 2023

• Category: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 July 2022
• Aircraft type: DJI Inspire 2
• Location: Morlais Quarry, Mid Glamorgan
• Registration: n/a

Summary:

During a film shoot involving a large group of actors performing in close proximity to an Unmanned Aircraft (UA), an actor deviated from the briefed path and ran into one of the UA’s propellers. The propeller struck him on the back of the neck, but the injuries were superficial.

The CAA’s CAP722 document provides guidance for operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in UK airspace but is ambiguous about the UAS operator gaining explicit consent from involved third parties for operating in close proximity to a UA. The CAA has taken action to review and amend the guidance.

The UAS operator and film director have put additional safety measures in place to prevent a recurrence.

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Published 9 March 2023