Which Australian birds attack drones?
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Kit Walker
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Just wanted to get some feedback about which Australian birds will attack the Phantom 3.

Most I've encountered are curious at the most.., however my P3P did return with a splatter of blood on the prop and arm once.
Noticed ants crawling in the next day, probably eating small bits that made it inside. Makes me wonder what it was.
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Northofthe49th
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Canada
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Might have been a Vampireroo that attacked your drone....You know, one of those Kanga's that have been bitten by a Vampire that can now fly..hence, Vampireoo!..
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Geebax
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Australia
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The birds are not the problem, it is the Drop Bears, they can crush your drone flat.

I found at my home even little Swallows will attack my aircraft, as it is to0o near their tiny nests. I think you could get almost any bird attacking, if you go near their nest.
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DJI-Amy
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Hong Kong
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Birds attack? I haven't heard that which type of birds have a special interest on the drone. But it might be very dangerous for the birds and drone, so it's better to stay away from that area.
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labroides
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Magpies can be the worst around nesting season - July-Sept.
Butcher birds and Kurrawongs can also get territorial and try to get rid of a buzzing intruder.
There's also a youtube video of a Wedgetail eagle dispatching a Phantom.
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mike.wildlight
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I would think most birds of prey and any birds known to be territorial
I've had black kites demonstrate a bit of interest but no actual attack.






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