Trimble UX5 – Accident – 2017-03-27

Drone Manufacturer: Trimble
Drone Model: UX5
Country: Australia
Type: Accident
Date: 2017-03-27
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Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status
Pilot Flight Experience: Hours
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Description

During cruise, the remotely piloted aircraft lost altitude and collided with terrain causing substantial damage.

Reported Cause

The engineering report revealed the elevon servo failed.