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I'm been flying for 3 years now. I fly with Asian Black Kites which are birds of prey that are as big as Eagles. There are also Falcons, and owls. Smaller birds are swifts who will gather and swoop you if they believe you are a predator. However, it is important to know, that you can train them, even the raptors. You are correct about nesting and territories. But if you fly away then you are exhibiting the action of prey. The raptors will pursue you but if you stay your course, rise up and like you said, use sport mode then they usually learn quite fast that when you shoot straight up, it's something they cannot do. With Raptors, I usually fly opposite circular patterns to them. This is what they do with each other. It gives them a chance to check you out and because you didn't run away, they usually tighten the circle and check you out closer. Then if you shoot strait up, they realize that it is a skill they do not possess. I found that if you follow them for about 30 seconds to a minute they will fly away from you but be careful, they also fly in groups and can chose to double team you. For me, the key is not to show fear. I Fly with these Eagle sized Raptors all the time. I will often fly right into a large group of them just to fly those circular patterns. Here in Ha Long Bay Vietnam, the Raptors are now used to the drone and do not see it as prey or a threat. I am able to get some world class camera and video shots of them up close and personal. I have been attacked before but this was only when I am flying in a new area. They always stop the attack when I shoot straight up and then pursue them for a short time. Then I break it off as not to stress the bird too much. It seems to work. Just remember, if you act like prey they will attack, but if you establish a skill in flying, they tend to respect that. The only time I ever felt truly attacked is when I was attacked by a large falcon out over open sea. But I flipped into sport mode, rose quickly and got out of there. I was able to fly into the wind at a speed he could not match and I out ran him. Cheers.

You didn’t even mention Becoming the Alpha bird and attacking any other birds who are foolish enough to come near you…

Great video, my instict so far has been to "drop out of the sky", but you're absolutely right about the birds having a harder time ascending than the drone. The proximity sensors can also help to identify the direction of the threat.

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Great video Dan, takeaway note is, respect and be safe the environment in. We're all in it together for the greater good. Not gonna lie, have had run ins with KAREN's as well tbh. I end up just moving away from them... ALWAYS ruining the fun.

have your .308 handy at all times

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Thanks for that. I will always move away from an area that has too many birds. When birds are nesting, it is never a good idea to fly close to their nests. I also avoid places that have birds of prey, as they can fly at speeds way, way faster than any drone.

I immediately recognised your drone footage location the moment the vid started. From a local 😉 Great vid btw

One is the best tip that turn On sport Mode👍

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Excellent video! I’ve been flying my mini two for more than a year and so far no bird attacks. Great information though.

I feel like prop guards and lighting would do well too. Definitely dampen your performance but in a high risk area could be worth it.

Nice video thanks, i live in melbourne I'm beginner with drones always when i try to practice some seagull or little crow, always try to attacks my drone and force me to landing and go another location... lol

I like to assend for example down and forward slowly until I get close enough to set it. The down and forward assend goes a little faster.

I just got the air 2 as my first drone, never thought that birds would be a problem. Im on a trip to spain this week and the seagulls are being extremely agressive, ill give the fast ascending a go. Scary stuff

Painting big, mean looking eyes on your drone helps.

My brand new Air 2S nearly got assassinated by a wedge-tailed eagle a few weeks ago... it hit me but my drone managed to stabilise and after a quick ascension the bird couldn't keep up! Definitely scary though, I'm a little traumatised every time I fly now.

I`ve been flying drones for about 4 years mainly on the job learning but have just found your channel, I live local and recognized your locals I am not very tech savy but I would like to learn how to upload vids and sound, it would only be for my own pleasure and for some mates, would it be possible to sit down and talk face to face and discuss this in person? I`ve just purchased the DJI mic and would like to know which editing program is best for this, my latest drone is a mini 4 pro and I love it, it does everything asked of it and comes home safe and sound, well that`s about all at the moment so I`ll sign off and hope to hear from soon. Paul.

Great lesson here , I have also had bees attack my drone.

I have noticed that since I have started using propeller guards there are less bird attacks. They still happen, but less is better.

Great video and tips! Here in the Netherlands we have a lot of seagulls and smaller birds who hunt in groups. Some say that putting a bright orange colored sticker on the drone helps a lot . What's your opinion about this? Is it a myth or does it work?

Thanks but What about wrapping the drone with noticeable stickers (green/orange)…will this work to avoid birds’ attacks (as they don’t see you as a prey anymore)?

i was flying my mini 2 over my house and down my road a bit and 2 seagulls flew about 2 feet from my drone and i had no idea as my video transmision cut out for a second so i only saw it in the video afterwards

I think the smaller birds swarm the drone to keep eyes on it, they do this when they see a predator to keep tabs on it so can stay out of danger.

Well in the middle of Guadalajara city while flying at +-200M a random falcon out of the nowhere just attacked my Mini 2... those birds of pray can be crazy. And yes people asking questions is cool but can be a distraction

Practicing in my garden and a flock of pigeons kept flying around and eventually hit my drone. 2nd time using it lol

(0:00 - 0:42) - How To Avoid Bird Attacks (0:42 - 2:47) - Risk Assessment (Tip 1) (2:47 - 4:28) - Battery/Flight Log (Tip 2) (4:28 - 6:44) - Ascend Higher (Tip 3) (6:44 - 7:43) - Change To Sports Mode (Tip 4) (7:43 - 9:20) - Move Location (Tip 5) (9:20 - 11:30) - Don't Hover Near Trees (Tip 6) (11:30 - 13:31) - Be Mindful Of Where You Stand (Tip 7) (13:31 - 14:31) - Outro

I keep details of all the batteries for all of my Drones how many times I’ve been charged et cetera in an excel spreadsheet which I use on office suite on my phone

Thanks for your great video. Do you want that the common pigeons in Australia attack drones? I am wanting to clear pigeons that are setting up on my roof sh***ing in my pool and everywhere else. Do you think I can scare them off with my DJI Mavic Pro Platinum? Keep up the great work. Thanks from Mark 👍👻🤺

I fly a drone for my company. We are a tourist destination, so a fairly large complex right on the water. My number one problem is grackles. These birds gather in large flocks and are highly territorial. When they are nesting they become highly aggressive. They routinely chase and attack ANYTHING that gets too close to their nest. I've seen them divebombing cars that drive by. People sometimes get injured when these birds start attacking. And they don't stop till you are WELL away from the nest. Basically, I've got a policy not to fly our drone around the facility from April thru July while the grackles nest.

Going high usually works for me

To save people some time watching this video, here's the summary: when you see birds just run a way!

I had a magpie swoop at my Mavic 2 pro put it in sports mode and landed it where my car was parked

How about using anti-collision lights even during the day. Has anyone found birds leave your drone alone if you have these strobing lights?

Here in California USA We have hawks, buzzards, crows, ravens, blue jays, falcons, seagulls and cliff sparrows, all well known to attack drones. Another one to consider while launching or hovering near trees and bushes are hornets nests and beehives. The sound of a drone will instantly set them off! It’s impossible to control your drone while dancing and running while flailing your arms, and you absolutely will not enjoy cleaning the blended bee carnage from every nook and cranny of your drone.

I've heard that installing a strobe will deter birds. Also, reflective tape. Have you heard anything about that?

I saw some birbs harassing my drone. I landed, performed an inspection and found some blood on it. I figured they had a rough time with my drone.

I fly drone first time 2 days ago, bird attack drone 3 time literally I save it by moving here and there. Then bird follow me until I sit in the car.

do those shiny stickers work?

Umm where I'm at there are hawks everywhere and I don't know where to fly my mini 2

I had too speed away from angry sea gulls twice today at different locations. These guys really don’t like drones apparently 😂

I got attacked today. All you need to do is just stick it in sports mode and fly low. They can’t chase that.

I was down at natural arch Australia and I saw a huge eagle and I so scared for my mavic mini also this video is really helpful thanks

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I heard wrapping it in yellow with black stripes kinda like a bee 🐝 ..sapposbly that'll keep birds away

Bought reflective tape

Bird wiped out my drone over Oregon coast... :(

Mate… i do roof inspection i can’t change location, fly higher or others 😂😂😂

I flew the ma2 out and seen a bird flying by the camera. Looked up and seen a bunch of little birds swarming around it lol. It made it but they will attack. They think it's a hawk. And hawks will try and get it. Lol

I have found that birds tend to hang out in the cocktail bars in the city centre and attack the drones with their handbags

The magpie was actually coming for my drone and I ran into a tree and hit the car

Ive had close calls. Has anyone actually impacted or been impacted by a bird?

When i see bird i just tell it to fly away

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Crows in Africa don't play. 😄

no flight log is not the answer too long and tedious,ive never known a drone yet that has been taken out by a bird. ok maybe 1 a golden eagle in scotland that was the only bird that has the size and strength to take down a drone.

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This guy is talking about a bunch of nothing the only point he had was the ascend higher no you cant out run a bird ......beside that i fly at night day whatever just be careful.......

Waste of time. The entire video summarised... if you see birds don't fly a drone. The rest is just advertising for his drone academy as if the youtube adverts weren't enough. C'mon mate heaps of us live on the coast and fly 100% everyday around birds especially gulls. If you're on a contract for a specific shot or need a certain shot for other reasons you can't just go elsewhere or "ascend in sport mode." Many shots you have to hover to get the shot. We need specific tested methods such as colour patterns and googly eye paintjobs or something that actually deters the birds away from the drone... not simply pack up and leave which is pretty much all you said just to get views.

Obsessive compulsive waste of time. Birds don”t hit other birds. They won’t hit your drone.

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