A golden eagle grabs a flying drone during a military training exercise at Mont-de-Marsan French Air Force base, Southwestern France, February 10, 2017. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
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Pharyngula
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not the first time I have seen drones taken out by animals.
seen several bird vids now, and even one kangaroo.
apparently animals detest these things
This is one of the many, many reasons we all need eagles with cameras instead of drones.
How many birds are injured doing this?
Wedgies don’t like ’em either
https://youtu.be/Hr-xBtVU4lg
@chigau. I read somewhere that the Eagles have much better eye sight, can avoid the rotors.
Just saw this one of a Wedgie taking out a drone.
https://youtu.be/vdgvlHH3JSA
Like I said, we need eagles INSTEAD of drones. Or owls. Owls are good. Or herons.
Brian English
#5 was a paper glider, not much of a drone
#4 was awesome!!! go birdy!!
I thought 5 was motorized. Anyway, 4 looked cool.
But are they training the eagles to do that like we are in Holland?
Some quick ‘Net searching indicates that yes, the French Air Force is indeed training the birds to do that, as is the Netherlands (These Drone-Hunting Eagles Aren’t Messing Around; and Eagles v drones: Dutch police to take on rogue aircraft with flying squad).