Skydio 2
Flight Crew Remote Pilot (UAS)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days (UAS) 10; Flight Crew Total (UAS) 50; Flight Crew Type (UAS) 25
Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Aircraft Automated Return to Home (UAS); Aircraft Lost Link (UAS); Flight Crew Regained Aircraft Control
Aircraft
The RPIC was standing near the lateral middle of the bridge and flew the Skydio 2 under the deck to inspect the underside.  When the drone was well under the bridge; lost link occurred.  The drone initiated an RTH but was unable to find a path home; so it maintained a static hover under the bridge. The RPIC moved to the side of the bridge and regained link and then safely returned the aircraft.  Flight mode was manual (no 3d scan or autonomous flight plan).  Operations were discontinued after this incident.
UAS had a lost link occur during flight. Pilot regained link with UAS and used manual control to recover the UAS.