An FAA study released last week concluded that people on the ground are susceptible to three dominant kinds of injuries should they be unfortunate enough to meet up with a drone, especially a unit’s unprotected propellers. Those risks include blunt force trauma, the most significant contributor to fatalities, lacerations and penetration injuries.
FAA Says Drones and People Don’t Mix
Key Takeaways:
- An FAA study concluded that people on the ground are susceptible to blunt force trauma (a significant fatality contributor), lacerations, and penetration injuries from drone impacts, especially unprotected propellers.
- The research found multi-rotor drones fall slower due to higher drag, and lithium batteries powering drones require a unique, yet-to-be-determined safety standard.
- While specific injury types were identified, the FAA stated the actual risk of people being struck by drones is not yet definitively understood, with this research serving as the initial step in a broader study.
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