Bee's and Seagulls

Don Terres · Mar 3, 2017

I was doing a quick test flight today. Went up to 400 feet then down using home function. As it was landing I noticed at least 3 bee's that followed it down the last 30 feet or so. Anyone else observed this?

Also, I flew my magic around a very large flock of Seagulls this week. The video was cool, but one seagull did nick the Mavic. There was no harm to either. So the lesson is that the seagulls had a very hard time avoiding the drone.

AlwaysAWOL · Mar 3, 2017

Bundles been broadcast of busy-body bee's buzzing by...

Robbyg · Mar 3, 2017

dewster · Mar 3, 2017

Seagulls are very aggressive.

rb14 · Mar 3, 2017

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No bees were hurt making this video. A few were sliced into many sections and one or two have a nice new haircut, but none was hurt.

Top tip: If your MP is attacked by a swarm of bees, best to avoid attempting a hand catch.

Don Terres · Mar 3, 2017

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THANK'S FOR THE VIDEO

duelingglove · Mar 4, 2017

Was flying again out in a pretty open area and as soon as I got up in the air several birds dropped to Mavic. I cranked in sports mode and rose up banking hard, they dropped and kept moving. I was trying to see what type of birds they were don't know if they were birds of prey. I was praying they didn't try to chase my Mavic. Think I'll get a pair of cheap binocs.

Cyberpower678 · Mar 4, 2017

I was in Thailand taking a few shots, when all of sudden at least 50 birds were swarming the Mavic. I was scared to fly forward and hit one of them or in any direction for that matter. As they were closing in, I was maneuvering my Mavic downwards trying to avoid them. I landed safely, but that was scary.

rb14 · Mar 4, 2017

duelingglove said:
Was flying again out in a pretty open area and as soon as I got up in the air several birds dropped to Mavic. I cranked in sports mode and rose up banking hard, the dropped and kept moving. I was trying to see what type of birds they were don't know if they were birds of prey. I was praying they didn't try to chase my Mavic. Think I'll get a pair of cheep binocs.

There. Fixed it for you.

arachnida · Mar 4, 2017

Do you think adding colour marks like a yellow front would scare some birds away? I know this works for planes and bird shaped models used to scare away birds at airports. I heard that colour is more important over shape for a bird to see an RC model as a bird of prey.

Maybe one of these yellow gimbal hoods?

Wacker2611 · Mar 4, 2017

Seagulls and hawks are the biggest menace, plus gangs of pigeons on occasion too. This Mavic seems to attract them all for whatever reason. Orange stripes would work, apparently but must admit I've not tried it yet.
Happens to me a hell of a lot though, but Sport mode soon gets rid of them.

dewster · Mar 26, 2017

I had some bumblebees charge towards my Mavic during landing. One got nipped by a prop and bit the dust. The Mavic actually sounds like a swarm of bees. I guess I need to be careful that I don't attract painful attention.

stratos · Mar 26, 2017

Some birds are very territorial and would circle around you quad closer everytime.

My advice: dont dive, instead shoot up as if you are are predator they will spread out and then get away from the area. Respect their space as well dont challenge them or intentionally fly against them. If you fly downwards immediately they will keep attacking. Trust me, climb and fly fast