H3 Dynamics to Face Authorized Motion Following Drone Crash – sUAS Information

H3 Dynamics, a business unmanned plane (UA) operator, will face authorized costs following a critical drone incident within the one-north space. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) introduced on Friday, October 25, that it has accomplished its investigation into the incident and can revoke H3 Dynamics’ permission to conduct flight assessments and demonstrations.

Incident Particulars

On July 19, H3 Dynamics was conducting a collection of check flights involving the TUNDRA 2 drone, manufactured by Hexadrone. In the course of the eighth flight, the drone misplaced management shortly after takeoff and crashed into a close-by condominium constructing. Whereas a fireplace broke out, it was rapidly extinguished by residents. Luckily, no accidents have been reported, however the incident resulted in harm to the drone and the constructing.

CAAS Investigation Findings

CAAS’s investigation revealed a number of vital operational failures on the a part of H3 Dynamics:

• Non-compliance with Operations Handbook: H3 Dynamics didn’t adhere to sure procedures outlined in its operations guide, which was submitted to CAAS as a part of the operator allow utility.
• Unauthorized Drone Modification: The TUNDRA 2 drone concerned within the incident had been modified by H3 Dynamics with out prior notification or approval from CAAS.
• Unlicensed Pilot: The drone operator didn’t possess a legitimate UA pilot license.
• CFMS Non-Compliance: H3 Dynamics didn’t adjust to the Centralised Flight Administration System (CFMS) procedures, that are designed to alert operators and CAAS when a drone deviates from its authorised flight path.

CAAS Motion

In gentle of those findings, CAAS has taken decisive motion to make sure public security and uphold aviation rules. H3 Dynamics might be prosecuted for its negligence, and the corporate’s flight check and demonstration privileges have been revoked.

CAAS stays dedicated to safeguarding the general public and selling accountable drone operations. The authority will proceed to implement strict rules and take applicable measures to forestall comparable incidents sooner or later.

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