DJI Mavic Pro collides with a passenger hot air balloon near Driggs, Idaho
[COLLISION]Aug 10, 2018 · DJI · DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Global
Failure Mode
COLLISION
Event Date
Aug 10, 2018
Primary Entity
DJI
Robotic Platform
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
Jurisdiction / Location
Global
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On Aug 10 2018 an unregistered DJI Mavic Pro collided with a Lindstrand 105A passenger hot air balloon near Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport, Idaho; the drone was destroyed and the balloon undamaged with no injuries. Described as the first drone / hot-air-balloon midair on record; the recreational pilot lacked a Part 107 certificate and had overridden geofencing. Source: NTSB CAROL report 98040 (ntsb.gov).
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/default.aspx
- Inspect Filing
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/215816
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/215816
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in DJI Mavic Pro collides with a passenger hot air balloon near Driggs, Idaho?
On Aug 10 2018 an unregistered DJI Mavic Pro collided with a Lindstrand 105A passenger hot air balloon near Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport, Idaho; the drone was destroyed and the balloon undamaged with no injuries. Described as the first drone / hot-air-balloon midair on record; the recreational pilot lacked a Part 107 certificate and had overridden geofencing. Source: NTSB CAROL report 98040 (ntsb.gov).
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on August 10, 2018 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in DJI Mavic Pro collides with a passenger hot air balloon near Driggs, Idaho?
DJI Mavic 3 Pro by DJI is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Global.
Has anyone responded to DJI Mavic Pro collides with a passenger hot air balloon near Driggs, Idaho?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of DJI Mavic Pro collides with a passenger hot air balloon near Driggs, Idaho?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.