DJI Phantom 3 – Accident – 2018-01-22

Drone Manufacturer: DJI
Drone Model: Phantom 3
Country: Australia
Type: Accident
Date: 2018-01-22
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Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status
Pilot Flight Experience: Hours
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Description

After selecting the return-to-home function, the remotely piloted aircraft’s (RPA) GPS failed resulting in yaw, pitch and roll issues. The operator landed the RPA in a paddock.

Reported Cause

GPS failed.