Drone Manufacturer: DJI
Drone Model: Unknown
Country: Australia
Type: Accident
Date: 2018-11-19
Applies:
Pilot Qualifications: Unknown Status
Pilot Flight Experience: Unknown Hours
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Description
During aerial photography, the operator lost visual contact with the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) and initiated the return-to-home function. The RPA did not return to the pre-planned home point and could not be found. It is suspected that it struck a wedge-tailed eagle.
Reported Cause
Unknown.