DJI Matrice 210 – Accident – 2020-08-31

Drone Manufacturer: DJI
Drone Model: Matrice 210
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Type: Accident
Date: 2020-08-31
Applies:
Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status
Pilot Flight Experience: Unknown Hours
Link to External Information About This submission: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2021
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Description

The UA was at about 6 m agl. Without warning it tilted forwards and dropped to the ground damaging the blades and the arms. It was not clear what the cause was, although the operator suspected one of the motors had failed.

Reported Cause

Loss of control.