Serious incident DJI Phantom 4RTK (MR) ZT-UJX,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 344672
 
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Date:Tuesday 13 September 2022
Time:
Type:DJI Phantom 4RTK (MR)
Owner/operator:
Registration: ZT-UJX
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Aircraft damage:
Category:Serious incident
Location:Klipbankfontein PI -   South Africa
Phase:
Nature:
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The pilot reported that a pre-flight inspection was conducted on the RPA at the Mine facility and noanomalies were noted. The battery was at 100%. The drone took off and climbed to 200 feet (ft)above ground level (AGL). Approximately 6 minutes into the flight at approximately 540 metres (m)from the take-off position, the pilot suddenly lost link to the RPA. The pilot waited a few minutes forthe RPA to activate its return-to-home (RTH) functionality. Upon realising that the drone was notreturning to launch position, the pilot searched the last recorded location, and the RAP was foundon the ground.

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