Drone disaster in Tyrol: exciting crash during transport!

Drone disaster in Tyrol: exciting crash during transport!

Nesselwängle, Österreich - On June 11, 2025, an incident occurred in Nesselwängle with a drone, in which a 71-year-old German pilot from Ostallgäu transported a suitcase with electrical material on behalf of a company. The suitcase weighed about 1.5 kg and should be flown from nettle to the Schnetalalpe. According to the surveys of Fireworld , the pilot had difficulties with the adverse weather conditions and underestimated the headwind as well as the additional load of the drone. This led to the battery of the drone unloaded faster than expected.

The drone went into emergency mode and tried to return to the pilot independently. At that moment, however, the pilot had lost control of the drone. The suitcase got stuck on the ridge of a gable roof, which ultimately led to the crash of the drone on the opposite roof area. Fortunately, no people were harmed in this incident, but it is so far unclear whether the crash caused damage to the roof. The fire brigade Nesselwängle took over the salvage of the drone, and after the examinations have been completed, a report is drawn up to the responsible authorities.

risk factors in drone use

drones offer numerous options, but also have considerable risks. This is also emphasized by Air & more , which provides a collection of drone incidents in Austria, Europe and worldwide. The incident categories include drone accidents with property damage and personal injury as well as disabilities through drone flights. The risks of collisions and illegal flights are also not to be neglected.

market development and regulations

The market forecasts for civil drones show considerable growth. According to Statista , the global drone market will grow to around 55 billion US dollars by 2030. In Germany, for 2025, around 347,000 privately used and 70,000 commercially used drones will be expected. The biggest challenge for the industry is the high security requirements and the necessary permits.

The EU drone Ordinance stipulates that drone operators must provide proof of competence and that drones above 0.25 kg must be registered and marked. This is crucial to increase the security in the airspace, especially since 151 reports reported in the airspace in 2023, although Leipzig-Halle Airport was most often affected. The problems that occurred in Nesselwängle particularly illustrate the need for a careful assessment of the operating conditions and a conscientious handling of the drone technology.