Drone Manufacturer: DJI
Drone Model: M300
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Type: Accident
Date: 2022-03-24
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-february-march-2022/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2022
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Description
Due to lack of GPS signal two attempts to take-off were aborted. After obtaining a satisfactory GPS signal the UA took off normally. While hovering at a height of 5 m the UAS handset began beeping and the UA fell to the ground breaking two motor arms.
Reported Cause
Hardware or software failure.