A state-of-the-art drone owned by one of the world’s biggest aeronautical companies has crashed in the remote Kimberley for the second time this year, after it lost control during a test flight.
The Airbus Zephyr pseudo-satellite, while being launched from Wyndham Airport on September 28, encountered “clear turbulence” during the ascent, causing the aircraft to depart from controlled flight.
An Airbus spokesperson said the company have informed the relevant authorities and initiated an investigation. There was no damage to people or property and the aircraft was recovered.
It is understood the drone also crashed at take-off earlier this year when the craft was expected to start a secretive, one-month flight mission on April 1. - link
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