Frontex Drone Crashes Off Maltese Coast Due to Technical Fault
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In brief
- A Frontex Heron 1 drone crashed into the sea near Malta.
- The incident occurred due to technical difficulties experienced by the unmanned aerial vehicle.
- The Armed Forces of Malta confirmed the event and deployed a helicopter to the crash site.
A Heron 1 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operated by Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, was forced to ditch into the sea off Malta.
The incident happened after the drone experienced technical difficulties.
The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) confirmed the event, stating that the drone crashed approximately 10 nautical miles south-west of Malta.
The AFM deployed an AW139 helicopter to determine the exact location of the crash and to investigate further. Frontex drones are typically used for surveillance operations, particularly in border areas.
A Frontex drone was forced to ditch at sea off the Maltese coast due to a technical fault. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) experienced a malfunction, leading to its controlled ditching.
The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) have since deployed their resources to the area. Their objective is to locate and secure the drone following the incident.
The Frontex Heron 1 drone that crashed into the sea due to technical issues was located in the south-west of Malta. The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) are currently engaged in efforts to locate the unmanned aerial vehicle.
Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on the Frontex drone crash. The incident, which occurred as a result of technical difficulties, had previously seen the AFM deploy a helicopter to the crash site.
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Updates
- : Updated with the specific location of the drone crash and details on the ongoing search by the Armed Forces of Malta.