Autel Robotics Evo II
Flight Crew Remote Pilot (UAS)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days (UAS) 15; Flight Crew Total (UAS) 120; Flight Crew Type (UAS) 20
Troubleshooting; Confusion
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Inflight Event / Encounter Fly Away (UAS); Inflight Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control; Inflight Event / Encounter Object
Aircraft Lost Link (UAS); Aircraft Aircraft Damaged
Software and Automation; Environment - Non Weather Related; Aircraft
During a [public safety] operation; drone began to drift. Upon landing / reboot / battery change; drone was launched again to support [public safety] operation. Drone immediately took off and crashed into a nearby wall; not responding to inputs from the pilot. Flight log showed near continuous downward input but aircraft would not descend or regain control. Disguised cell tower discovered to be less than 50 feet from location (non traditional tower). It is unknown if this caused interference; or if there was some type of equipment/IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) failure.
Reporter stated a UAS had the battery changed and software rebooted after flight issues. Upon launching again the Crew was unable to maintain control of the UAS and it crashed.