Drone Manufacturer: DJI
Drone Model: S1000
Country: Australia
Type: Accident
Date: 2017-09-09
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Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status
Pilot Flight Experience: Hours
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Description
During aerial photography operations, the back left motor of the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) broke free and the RPA collided with terrain. Inspection of the airframe revealed the carbon fibre motor mount was fractured.
Reported Cause
Loss of motor in flight.