Drone Manufacturer: Bluebird Aero Systems
Drone Model: Spylite
Country: Australia
Type: Accident
Date: 2018-01-25
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Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status
Pilot Flight Experience: Hours
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Description
During climb, the parachute deployed uncommanded resulting in the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) descending and subsequently colliding with terrain. The RPA sustained minor damage.
Reported Cause
A faulty parachute door servo is suspected as being the cause unintended parachute deployment.