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| Date: | Tuesday 17 January 2023 |
| Time: | day |
| Type: | Evolve Dynamics Sky Mantis |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | unregistered |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Eastbourne, East Sussex -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Eastbourne, East Sussex |
| Eastbourne, East Sussex | |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
Evolve Dynamics Sky Mantis UAV: Substantially damaged 17 January 2023 in a takeoff accident at Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot observed a momentary ‘Yaw Alignment’ error displayed on the controller. The pilot was subsequently unable to control the UA which drifted into a nearby wall, fell to the ground and suffered extensive damage.
Sources:
1. AAIB Record-only UAS investigations: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2023/aaib-record-only-uas-investigations-reviewed-february-march-2023
2. https://rectrixdrones.com/product/evolve-dynamics-sky-mantis/
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastbourne
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Jun-2023 19:21 | Dr. John Smith | Updated |
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