I think the reflective tape myth comes from those little reflective "bird repellent" dots you can buy for your sliding doors and large windows. They can see the dot and wont fly thru the window. Birds see your Drone as a predator and they are...
Be critical of your own scenes. Put all the ones that are similar or close to it, into their individual files such as water, buildings, rowers, boats, reveal clips etc. Then run through them one final time, after viewing them all, several times...