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Operator Error & Other

Massive crash with DJI FPV drone while trying a power loop at Wiesener Viadukt

While attempting a power loop at the Wiesener Viadukt, the DJI FPV hit the viaduct and fell about 90 m. Recovery over rough terrain was hard, with only the still-running video feed to go on.

Video by anotherview on YouTube ·

DJI Avata FPV drone crash into the water of Galveston Bay

A DJI Avata crashes into Galveston Bay one week to the day after the pilot received it. The clip also includes another FPV consumer drone crash.

Video by Third Coast Drone on YouTube ·

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Chile: protesters bring down a police drone using dozens of laser pointers

During the November 2019 protests in Chile, protesters point dozens of green laser pointers at a police drone, which moves erratically and then falls or lands. The uploader lists theories (a blinded camera triggering a failsafe landing, overheating, melted plastic), but none is confirmed.

Video by Perseus999 on YouTube ·

DJI Mavic Pro drone crash into a river

A Mavic Pro crashes into a river. The pilot jumped in and found it, air-dried it and put it in rice, hoping it would work the next day (he had DJI Care Refresh). Whether it worked isn't stated.

Video by Team Louish on YouTube ·

Drone fail: crashing my DJI Air 2S

While filming on a remote Danish coastline, the pilot rushed a second take-off, didn't keep his eyes on the DJI Air 2S, and crashed it.

Video by Morten Schultz - Hunting and outdoor on YouTube ·