Skydio 2
Flight Crew Private; Flight Crew Remote Pilot (UAS)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days (UAS) 5; Flight Crew Total 110; Flight Crew Total (UAS) 15; Flight Crew Type (UAS) 3
Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Aircraft Lost Link (UAS); Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; Flight Crew Returned to Home (UAS)
Software and Automation; Aircraft; Environment - Non Weather Related; Human Factors
2 Pilots were inspecting their third bridge on a construction site while operating under the BVLOS waiver from [government agency]. The drone lost link/connection and initiated the return to home function from which connection was regained. Most likely due to bridge obstruction interference.
Reporter stated this was a test flight to find limitations of Skydio 2 flying BVLOS underneath a bridge.
UAS Crew reported they were testing a UAS when lost link occurred while flying around different structures. Connection was regained on the return home.