DJI Mavic Mini 2 – Accident – 2022-02-05

Drone Manufacturer: DJI
Drone Model: Mavic Mini 2
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Type: Accident
Date: 2022-02-05
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-2022/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2022
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Description

The pilot misjudged the height of a nearby power line. At a height of about 37 m, the UA collided with the top wire of the power line, fell to the ground and suffered substantial damage. The power line was undamaged.

Reported Cause

Pilot error.