Drone Manufacturer: DJI
Drone Model: Inspire 2
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Type: Accident
Date: 2021-06-11
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-august-september-2021/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-august-september-2021
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Description
The UAS was being used to film two motocross riders whilst the track was closed to the public. However, during the flight the UA clipped a flag pole and fell about 4 m to the ground causing a cut to the clothing of a person taking part in the filming.
Reported Cause
Struck object and person.