InspektorGadjet
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Flight distance : 439915 ft
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Yep, I had many birds attacks since I got the mini.
First was a pigeon, I was flying my first "far" shot and when I looked at the drone I saw the pigeon dropping full speed towards the mini, managed to getaway by gaining altitude (birds take time to ascend).
Secondly at a lake, I saw a group of maybe 6 small birds aggressively flying around it trying to push it away, managed to put S Mode and fly fast towards me while ascending. This small birds are known for attacking eagles by getting under their wings...
Third attack or attempt was flying near a cliff, I saw two crows full speed towards the drone dropping from cliff wall... always gained altitude since I read online it gives you some time.
For what I've learned, blue, orange and reflective stickers help, also "eyes", I'm planing to cover the Mini's top with a bright yellow, red and black reflective pattern, those colors in nature means "stay away from me I may be poisonous", not sure if beeping sounds and LED strobes may help too.
All in all, I felt the birds were mainly curious, not really intending to attack, but more saying "oi this is my spot... f..k off" but it makes me scared each time, and is not mating season yet.
Ken Heron has eyes in all his drones, he sells them in his site, I think a red and yellow circle may be more effective, this design is used to keep birds away from fruit trees.
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