My Mavic Was Shot Out of the Sky

[bleedgr33n]

As the title says, someone shot down my Mavic. I was about 30ft away. It crashed onto their property, and after the walked it out to me. I immediately checked out the video and sure enough it appears he took it out with an air rifle (two props).

What should I do now? I've called local LE and am currently waiting a return call. I've contacted the FAA but their office is closed for the day. Will call again tomorrow.

What I need is assistance getting my flight log off my phone and also if it can be proven the reason it crashed was rotor speed suddenly having a problem.

 

[Robert Mitchell]

Absolutely pursue this with the FAA. Insist that they follow up because this is becoming much too frequent.

 

[bleedgr33n]

Absolutely pursue this with the FAA. Insist that they follow up because this is becoming much too frequent.

I most definitely will be.

 

[Cyberpower678]

If the Mavic is still functional, then upload the DAT file to the Dropbox and link us here.

How to retrieve a .DAT

Otherwise, go to https://www.phantomhelp.com/LogViewer/Upload/ and follow the instructions there.

 

[LewisGregory26]

Was you just sat there chilling above his house? As if you was moving he got to be very good at shooting a Air riffle or a extremely lucky shot.

 

[bleedgr33n]

If the Mavic is still functional, then upload the DAT file to the Dropbox and link us here.

How to retrieve a .DAT

Otherwise, go to https://www.phantomhelp.com/LogViewer/Upload/ and follow the instructions there.

Having trouble getting the file. Will upload once I figure it out.

 

[bleedgr33n]

Was you just sat there chilling above his house? As if you was moving he got to be very good at shooting a Air riffle or a extremely lucky shot.

I was in tripod mode moving slowly. He fired a few times before he hit it. I didn't see him doing it until I watched back my footage.

 

[dirkclod]

So you have the footage then,. Was it a kid ?

 

[bleedgr33n]

So you have the footage then,. Was it a kid ?

Yes I do, no it wasn't.

 

[bleedgr33n]

Here is the link for the dropbox download of the DAT file. I'm pretty sure it's the correct one.

Dropbox - 2017-05-25_14-06-14_FLY109.DAT

How do you analyze this?

 

[Qoncussion]

You can also notify local law enforcement as this falls under, destruction of personal property.

 

[dirkclod]

Yes I do, no it wasn't.

Well you have em. I wouldn't let that get away from me in any way .

 

[Cyberpower678]

Here is the link for the dropbox download of the DAT file. I'm pretty sure it's the correct one.

Dropbox - 2017-05-25_14-06-14_FLY109.DAT

How do you analyze this?

I don't have them means to right now due to lack of power, but @Robbyg @msinger @BudWalker can do it just as good, if not better, as I can.

 

[dbsanders]

Upload the video!

 

[Lapeer20m]

What was your elevation agl while flying over his property?

 

[Turnerm]

Dude... if you've got it on video then I'd lay it on them thick.

 

[Vicrimo]

Call your local PD and report him.

 

[GlenT]

Aren't UAV's in the States considered "aircraft"?
If so, I would say the shooter maybe in for a rude awakening.

 

[bleedgr33n]

UPDATE! Local sheriff just left my house. He viewed the video, took a copy, and he will be seeking malicious mischief and reckless endangerment charges. I was approximately 100ft AGL when he landed the first shot, iirc. My bother was also with me and is being treated as a witness. I will be contacting the local FAA office in the morning and seeking guidance on how to proceed.

This house has been a huge problem in my area for some time now. I sincerely hope there can be some prosecution happening. He fired multiple projectiles which is dangerous in and of itself, but also caused a risk of my Mavic coming down on nearby power lines, a road, or even people. Also, I don't know what condition the internals are in so I do not know if I should trust it to fly. So I'm currently out of a drone....

Anyway, I will not lose the video. It has been copied a few times already just in case. I will upload and share it soon, likely tomorrow after my chat with the FAA.

 

[bleedgr33n]

Aren't UAV's in the States considered "aircraft"?
If so, I would say the shooter maybe in for a rude awakening.

Yes they are. He fired at an aircraft, and I hope he's treated as such.