Drone Manufacturer: DJI
Drone Model: Matrice 210 V2
Country: United States of America
Type: Incident
Date: 2022-03-19
Applies: Nighttime
Pilot Qualifications: Licensed or Certificated by Aviation Authority
Pilot Flight Experience: 120 Hours
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Description
While flying a SAR mission for a distraught person, the Matrice suffered motor failure and dropped from the sky severely damaging the aircraft. Conditions were wet with light mist (not heavy rain) well within the specifications for flight for the IP-rated aircraft.
Reported Cause
Motor Failure