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DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collides with a UH-60 Black Hawk during Texas flood search-and-rescue

On Jul 7 2025 a Texas DPS DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collided with a Texas Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk during Kerr County (Kerrville) flood search-and-rescue; the Black Hawk made a precautionary landing and was out of service about two hours, no injuries. The collision occurred within a temporary flight restriction (the drone was authorized). Source: FlyingMag; FAA.

Occurred 2025-07-07 · DJI Mavic 3 Pro at Global · DJI · Global · Drones · Investigated by FAA

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  1. https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/community_engagement/uas_incident_reports
  2. https://www.flyingmag.com/drone-strikes-rescue-helicopter-amid-texas-flood-response/

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What happened in DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collides with a UH-60 Black Hawk during Texas flood search-and-rescue?
On Jul 7 2025 a Texas DPS DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collided with a Texas Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk during Kerr County (Kerrville) flood search-and-rescue; the Black Hawk made a precautionary landing and was out of service about two hours, no injuries. The collision occurred within a temporary flight restriction (the drone was authorized). Source: FlyingMag; FAA.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on July 7, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collides with a UH-60 Black Hawk during Texas flood search-and-rescue?
DJI Mavic 3 Pro by DJI is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Global.
Has anyone responded to DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collides with a UH-60 Black Hawk during Texas flood search-and-rescue?
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What is the current status of DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collides with a UH-60 Black Hawk during Texas flood search-and-rescue?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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