For some reason a large swarm of bugs hovered around and flew into my drone. I could not identify the type of bugs, perhaps they were flying ants or gnats of some sort. They followed it around as I tried to fly away from them. Is it the sound that attracted them? Anyway I have bug guts all over my drone and propellors.

that is so crazy. thanks for sharing.

I've had this happen with bees several times. The honey is delicious.

Spring is coming.  

The noise could have been a contributor, but I would assume that the heat from the quad would have attracted the bugs the most.

They are in the mood, for Love... Hahaha
Birds and bees do it, even educated flees do it. Spring Fever...



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Awsome! haha!

I've been trying to tell you guys that all DJI quads have bugs! Jk. Bad joke.

Are you sure they weren't tiny surveillance drones?

Cabansail Posted at 2017-3-1 13:11
Are you sure they weren't tiny surveillance drones?

Ah. Yes. This could be the case! They obviously need to work out obstacle avoidance and better control in high winds though!

There is a bug somewhere telling the family that a bunch of his friends were attacked by a fly machine

theGrindLab.com Posted at 2017-3-1 12:45
I've been trying to tell you guys that all DJI quads have bugs! Jk. Bad joke.

Haha. Well, I wish it was really that easy - these bugs can be removed with a damp cloth...

There's a funny video on YouTube of a guy trying to PO  hornets by flying his drone near it. At one point, he moved in and chopped up the nest with his props. It wasn't a Phantom. It was one of those industrial drones. It sliced through the nest with no problem. When it was all said and done, if you thought your drone looked bad with a few bugs splattered,  you should see his. Guts everywhere.

Punchbuggy Posted at 2017-3-1 14:02
Haha. Well, I wish it was really that easy - these bugs can be removed with a damp cloth...

Are you sure about that ?