AAIB Record-only UAS investigations reviewed: December 2025 - January 2026
Published 12 March 2026
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This section provides details of accidents and incidents which were not subject to a Field or full Correspondence Investigation. They are wholly, or largely, based on information provided by the aircraft commander at the time of reporting and in some cases additional information from other sources. The accuracy of the information provided cannot be assured.
| Event Date | Aircraft Type | Location Name | Record Only Occurrence Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2025 | DJI M30T | Willington, Durham | Whilst searching for a missing person at night, the UA entered automatic return to home mode due to a low battery. This was cancelled and the UA was manually flown but subsequently it collided with an unsighted power line. |
| 5 Dec 2025 | DJI M30 | Ely, Cardiff | The UA was inadvertently flown into a tree. |