Drone Manufacturer: DJI
Drone Model: Mavic 2 Pro
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Type: Accident
Date: 2021-09-08
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-august-september-2021/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-august-september-2021
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Description
During a video orbit, the observer misjudged the distance and the UA either struck or flew behind a nearby building. The signal was lost and the UA struck the ground.
Reported Cause
Loss of communications.