Drone Manufacturer: DJI
Drone Model: Unknown
Country: Australia
Type: Accident
Date: 2018-11-10
Applies:
Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status
Pilot Flight Experience: Unknown Hours
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Description
During a test flight, the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) commenced an uncommanded climb and the pilot flew the RPA back manually. During the descent, two rotors momentarily malfunctioned and the RPA became inverted and subsequently collided with terrain. The RPA was destroyed.
Reported Cause
Loss of control.