No, the guy was part of the professional camera crew covering the event. They were requested not to fly directly over the course, but rather to stay off to the sidetrack a bit. But you know the MR/AP guys, can't get the Kewl Shot that way, so........
Apparently a complete power failure. I have not heard exactly what happened yet, but these skiers can hit 100 mph and have only minimal protection on. It may not have killed the guy, might have, but at the very least it would likely have been a career ending event. All so some @$$hat with a drone could "get the shot".