Skydio 2
Flight Crew Remote Pilot (UAS); Flight Crew Private
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 Less Severe
Aircraft Lost Link (UAS); Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Aircraft; Environment - Non Weather Related; Human Factors; Software and Automation
Two pilots were flying a second bridge [mission] in ZZZ construction site under a BVLOS waiver from [a] Government Agency when they experienced a lost link message while the drone was under the bridge. Drone had eventually regained connection; issue was due most likely to the bridge obstructing the radio signal.
Reporter stated this was a test flight to find limitation of Skydio S2 flying BVLOS underneath a bridge.
Two pilots were operating in ZZZ construction site inspecting bridges under a BVLOS waiver from [a] Government Agency; when connection was lost. Drone issued return to home function; and signal was regained. Most probable cause was the bridge obstruction causing the interference.
UAS Crew reported testing UAS to find when lost link would occur while flying beyond visual line of sight around different structures.