I stumbled across this video of a DJI Mini 2 pilot that lost control of his aircraft despite having 20+ satellites, no wind, and full signal. The pilot said, “I went up to 120 meters and then it starts flying sideways. Warning saying Max power load reached. Code 30168.” Lesson Learned: Your drone can operate … Read more
I was recently asked about a fixed-wing UAS, the FlightWave Edge 130. In taking a look at the UAS, I noticed the following statement on the FlightWave sight, “The Edge 130 VTOL tricopter is a consumer-priced, military-grade UAS designed for long-range, long-endurance missions.” – Source It was the words Long-Range that caught my eye, given … Read more
The subject of the Pilots Record Database and its applicability for both Part 107 and COA pilots has created a thirst for more clarity. These FAQs below are a combination of information distributed by the FAA, and some are from the info I published here. With the liability and complexity of yet another COA admin … Read more
In April, a Part 107 remote pilot emailed the FAA’s UAS Support Center and provided his account of a recent drone flight. Here’s what it said: “After several scenarios while conducting sUAS flights, helicopters have (literally) suddenly appeared just above the tree canopy. With flying this low, the ability to actually hear them before they … Read more
What I’m about to share applies to most drone manufacturers. While I mention Skydio, they are not alone in this mess, in my opinion. They do make a great example of my point though. I’ve held my tongue on Skydio drones. But Paul Rossi from Nine Ten Drones broke the door open with this LinkedIn … Read more
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 File Uploaded: None Description The pilot misjudged the height of aContinue Reading
Drone Manufacturer: DJI Drone Model: Inspire 2 Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Type: Accident Date: 2022-02-11 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 File Uploaded: None Description Six minutes into a flight that was filmingContinue Reading
Drone Manufacturer: DJI Drone Model: Mavic 2 Enterprise Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Type: Accident Date: 2022-02-08 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 File Uploaded: None Description The UA clipped a tree in aContinue Reading
Drone Manufacturer: DJI Drone Model: Mavic 2 Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Type: Accident Date: 2021-11-23 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 File Uploaded: None Description The UA was being operated commercially to captureContinue Reading
Drone Manufacturer: DJI Drone Model: Inspire 2 Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Type: Accident Date: 2022-02-25 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 File Uploaded: None Description Whilst carrying out a filming flight the remoteContinue Reading