Out over the lake... Started to bring drone back and 2 birds were way too intrested!
Landed and then went back up about 20 mins later and 8 birds came after the drone! I landed and put it away! LOL

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Yup it happens a lot particularly with seabirds

He was just coming to say hello.

Dammit, just spent five minutes trying to identify it, then it struck me, perhaps its not in the UK lol  Always best to ascend fast (sports) in these situations, then fly away and bring home still in sports lol, birds cannot ascend like a drone, had a few encounters myself, its nerve racking for sure

despite what many might think, actual bird attacks are rare, they will be inquisitive but most won’t risk a collision.

I believe the easiest way to get away from a bird attack is to immediately ascend the drone and the birds then rarely pursue it.

Bashy Posted at 7-14 23:17
Dammit, just spent five minutes trying to identify it, then it struck me, perhaps its not in the UK lol  Always best to ascend fast (sports) in these situations, then fly away and bring home still in sports lol, birds cannot ascend like a drone, had a few encounters myself, its nerve racking for sure

I think it was a Swift

Close call but that Swift (I think it was) was most probably being curious.  From experience I've found the best way when birds come near is to ascent quickly.  Birds simply can't ascend as fast as they can descent.  We also have to remember that we are somewhat invading their domain as they were there long before we had drones.  

we expected to see some blood

That is never fun! I've found the best way to maneuver away from a bird that finds interest in your drone is to quickly ascend straight up.

fans6fe03d87 Posted at 7-15 02:15
I believe the easiest way to get away from a bird attack is to immediately ascend the drone and the birds then rarely pursue it.

They can't fly straight up! This is always the best course of action. Predators will try to regroup however.  

They usually have an interest.