AAIB investigation to DJI Matrice 210, (UAS, registration n/a) 15 October 2018

Loss of control due to electronic speed controller failure, Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, 15 October 2018.

Summary:

Whilst hovering at a height of about 50 m over a building, one of the propeller motor electronic speed controllers failed, causing the aircraft to drop vertically and crash into the roof of the building.

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DJI Matrice 210, UAS registration n/a 151018 01-20

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Published 9 January 2020