Incident DJI Matrice M300 unregistered,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 313127
 
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Date:Thursday 24 March 2022
Time:day
Type:DJI Matrice M300
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: unregistered
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Location:Manchester -   United Kingdom
Phase: En route
Nature:Survey
Departure airport:Manchester
Destination airport:Manchester
Investigating agency: AAIB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
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.

Sources:

1. AAIB Record-only UAS investigations: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2022
2. https://reportdroneaccident.com/2456/dji-m300-accident-2022-03-24/

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
13-Jun-2023 19:14 Dr. John Smith Updated
26-Jun-2023 05:18 Dr. John Smith Updated

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