Trimble UX5 – Accident – 2016-12-18

Drone Manufacturer: Trimble
Drone Model: UX5
Country: Australia
Type: Accident
Date: 2016-12-18
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Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status
Pilot Flight Experience: Hours
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Description

During aerial operations, the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) became unresponsive to control inputs. The RPA pitched down and subsequently collided with terrain resulting in substantial damage.

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