A 'Small Number' Have Lost Power For Unknown Reasons

Drone maker DJI is looking into what it describes as a "small number" of  reports involving drones in the Matrice 200 series that have lost power mid-flight.

In a news release, DJI says flight safety and product reliability are the company's top priorities. "Our engineers are thoroughly reviewing each customer case and working to address this matter urgently," the company said in a media release.

DJI products are tested for thousands of hours, and the overwhelming number of customers enjoy using the company's products with minimal disruption.

DJI says it is looking to implement additional safeguards. When prompted on the DJI Pilot App, the company recommends that all customers connect to the internet on the app or DJI Assistant 2 and update the firmware for their aircraft and all batteries to ensure a safe flight with their drone.

Engadget reports that, according to the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority, the issues are similar to those which prompted a recall of GoPro Karma drones back in 2016.

The shutdowns have not resulted in any injuries, according to the CAA.

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FMI: www.dji.com,Source report, M200 series update