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Out-of-control DJI Phantom 3 hits a building and falls into the crowd at the Seattle Pride parade, knocking a woman unconscious

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Jun 28, 2015 · DJI · DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Global

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Event Date

Jun 28, 2015

Primary Entity

DJI

Robotic Platform

DJI Mavic 3 Pro

Jurisdiction / Location

Global

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

Operator Paul Skinner lost control of his DJI Phantom 3; it struck Seattle's Safeco Plaza and fell into the crowd, hitting a woman and causing a concussion. Skinner was later convicted of reckless endangerment, the first US drone pilot so convicted (conviction Jan 2017). Source: King County prosecution; The Seattle Times and GeekWire reporting.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

DJIView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

DJI Mavic 3 ProView Spec

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.seattle.gov/

    https://www.seattle.gov/

  • https://www.seattletimes.com/

    https://www.seattletimes.com/

  • https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/drone-knocks-woman-unconscious-seattle-pride-parade-n384076

    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/drone-knocks-woman-unconscious-seattle-pride-parade-n384076

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in Out-of-control DJI Phantom 3 hits a building and falls into the crowd at the Seattle Pride parade, knocking a woman unconscious?

Operator Paul Skinner lost control of his DJI Phantom 3; it struck Seattle's Safeco Plaza and fell into the crowd, hitting a woman and causing a concussion. Skinner was later convicted of reckless endangerment, the first US drone pilot so convicted (conviction Jan 2017). Source: King County prosecution; The Seattle Times and GeekWire reporting.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on June 28, 2015 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

What robot was involved in Out-of-control DJI Phantom 3 hits a building and falls into the crowd at the Seattle Pride parade, knocking a woman unconscious?

DJI Mavic 3 Pro by DJI is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Global.

Has anyone responded to Out-of-control DJI Phantom 3 hits a building and falls into the crowd at the Seattle Pride parade, knocking a woman unconscious?

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 Out-of-control DJI Phantom 3 hits a building and falls into the crowd at the Seattle Pride parade, knocking a woman unconscious?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.