I like taking master shots with the Mini 3 Pro but seagulls don't seem to feel the same. I just took this master shot of a beach bar in Westgate near Margate for the owner and it took 2 minutes.
The seagulls and swifts did not like it at all and for the automated 2 minutes they were mobbing the drone. That was a real bum nipper for sure. I had my thumb hovering over the pause button but stuck it out and got the shot........Very scary for sure

Yes the wildlife can be a bit of a problem. I had my Mavic Pro swarmed by a flock of Pelicans.

Hello there Bigplumbs. Good day and thank you for sharing this interesting aerial video that you have filmed.  Just a reminder that birds are part of our environment and I'm sure they're not familiar to the drones that is why they react aggressively when they notice it. Again, cool video and please fly safe always.

You know there are over 50 species of Gulls and "Sea" is not one of them.

Bottom line......drones are a magnet for gulls.  

DAFlys Posted at 7-13 01:30
You know there are over 50 species of Gulls and "Sea" is not one of them.

I know some weird Twitcher told me that years ago and he is right but................... We all know in the real world they are all Sea Gulls or alternatively flying Rats

Nice job. All those birds must have been camera-shy though?  Or have you edited those bits out?

Blériot53 Posted at 7-13 07:26
Nice job. All those birds must have been camera-shy though?  Or have you edited those bits out?

I assure you they were there remember the Master shot takes 2 mins and eddits to about 20 - 25 seconds.
Have you tried one yet.... They are fun

Bigplumbs Posted at 7-13 08:23
I assure you they were there remember the Master shot takes 2 mins and eddits to about 20 - 25 seconds.
Have you tried one yet.... They are fun

I'm still plucking up courage
Your doom-laden posts aren't helping

Blériot53 Posted at 7-13 08:36
I'm still plucking up courage
Your doom-laden posts aren't helping

Just go to an area with no seabirds and get higher than the trees. All you have to do is sit back and watch it do its thing

Bigplumbs Posted at 7-13 10:48
Just go to an area with no seabirds and get higher than the trees. All you have to do is sit back and watch it do its thing

I know just the spot, but it will be a hill trek to get there. Hrey-ho. I need the exercise

Sea Gulls are nothing, come to Australia where we have the Magpie. When nesting season, these birds will grab the drone and bring it down. We have had cases in Australia where they have even caused human death and loss of eyes . Very aggressive bird.

GLOBAL HAWK Posted at 7-13 21:11
Sea Gulls are nothing, come to Australia where we have the Magpie. When nesting season, these birds will grab the drone and bring it down. We have had cases in Australia where they have even caused human death and loss of eyes . Very aggressive bird.

We also have magpies but not quite as vicious

Bigplumbs Posted at 7-13 05:21
I know some weird Twitcher told me that years ago and he is right but................... We all know in the real world they are all Sea Gulls or alternatively flying Rats

Flying rats is better.

Bigplumbs Posted at 7-13 10:48
Just go to an area with no seabirds and get higher than the trees. All you have to do is sit back and watch it do its thing

And so I took the excercise on another Dawn Raid this morning, and had to cling onto the Trig Point to avoid being blown away.  No droning. Just a quick clip with the pocket2 before retreating back home for a hot beverage or two,

Blériot53 Posted at 7-13 22:49
And so I took the excercise on another Dawn Raid this morning, and had to cling onto the Trig Point to avoid being blown away.  No droning. Just a quick clip with the pocket2 before retreating back home for a hot beverage or two,

You can do it at home just get about 40 - 50 m high. Keep you thumb on the pause button if you get worried.  I know how you feel I was the same for the first one but they are fine honestly

Bigplumbs Posted at 7-13 23:09
You can do it at home just get about 40 - 50 m high. Keep you thumb on the pause button if you get worried.  I know how you feel I was the same for the first one but they are fine honestly

It's begun to rain here now

Great video, would look awsome if you did another when teh waves were crashing against that wall

No worries, seagull are nice....try crows in nesting period... )))

Bigplumbs Posted at 7-13 08:23
I assure you they were there remember the Master shot takes 2 mins and eddits to about 20 - 25 seconds.
Have you tried one yet.... They are fun

Got my first Mastershots test in this morning (see my post)

Oh, yes, that is scary!
I have had some encounters last holiday too.