UAV - Unpiloted Aerial Vehicle
Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 8; Flight Crew Total 15; Flight Crew Type 15
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged
Aircraft
While performing an inspection of a building; a brand new DJI M-210 aircraft suffered a complete loss of power during flight; despite indications that there was sufficient battery time still remaining. The resulting aircraft fell directly to the ground due to the immediate loss of lift with the remote pilot unable to control its subsequent flight path. The small unmanned aircraft was damaged upon impact; with insignificant damage done to the property. The aircraft firmware was updated prior to the flight and new batteries were being used at the time of the incident.
UAV operator reported that the UAV suffered a complete loss of power during flight despite indications of sufficient battery time remaining.