So you think you have a birds problem?

[Deleted member 94047]

My quest for capturing the perfect sunset was rudely disrupted by a swarm(?) of Swifts who looked determined to bring down my MA. Watch it to the end and tell me about your bird problems

 

[hactick]

That one almost got your drone. Try to get a screen cap of that. Was a nice shot other than the birds

 

[Deleted member 94047]

These Swifts are suicidal. I have plenty of footage with them seemingly trying to Khamakazi my MA. Will put something together tomorrow.

 

[dannybgoode]

I found birds paid a lot of attention to my MA. Not so much my M2P though

 

[Skywatcher2001]

oh they were coming for your bird!

Will put something together tomorrow.

Looking forward to it . . .

 

[Deleted member 94047]

I found birds paid a lot of attention to my MA. Not so much my M2P though

I think it has to do with the pitch of the sound the MA makes. It is a bug/bird magnet.

 

[Bernard]

I agree with Doppler: the noise of the drone attracts them. Here, it looks like swifts or swallows ... I do not think they tried to attack your Mavic. These birds do not seek to protect a territory unlike eagles or seagulls that are very aggressive when approaching this territory.

 

[JohnBeacham]

Beautiful video

 

[Deleted member 94047]

Beautiful video

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

 

[Derlisz]

Honestly I see nothing unusual. The only unusual element of the video would be the lack of evasive action. I have flown in many locations where swarms of swifts or swallows where present. They are following the drone so long as they think it's a bird or pray and largely loose interest when it starts to fly unlike other birds. Increase the altitude and change direction rapidly and they leave you be. Many safe flights bud.

 

[CyrusBlack]

I had Hummingbirds buzzing my MA in my backyard. I think for the most part birds are just curious.

 

[Deleted member 94047]

Honestly I see nothing unusual. The only unusual element of the video would be the lack of evasive action. I have flown in many locations where swarms of swifts or swallows where present. They are following the drone so long as they think it's a bird or pray and largely loose interest when it starts to fly unlike other birds. Increase the altitude and change direction rapidly and they leave you be. Many safe flights bud.

I climbed up, they followed. So in the end I just came straight back. I did not try fast maneuvering. Their movements were so unpredictable I feared that would only result in a collision. I am happy I made it out with no harm to either bird.

 

[Deleted member 94047]

I had Hummingbirds buzzing my MA in my backyard. I think for the most part birds are just curious.

Now that would be a nice sight if you film it with a second camera.

 

[Derlisz]

I climbed up, they followed. So in the end I just came straight back. I did not try fast maneuvering. Their movements were so unpredictable I feared that would only result in a collision. I am happy I made it out with no harm to either bird.

I have recently made a video with footage of birds in flight. I have scoured my hdd's for any good drone footage of birds and found and absolute shed load of it. In the end I have decided to limit the scope to just seagulls but have a look at bot versions

and

This is the tip of the iceberg but I've never had a collision. Statistically it must not be as dangerous as it looks.

 

[Deleted member 94047]

Khamakazi

 

[Deleted member 94047]

I have recently made a video with footage of birds in flight. I have scoured my hdd's for any good drone footage of birds and found and absolute shed load of it. In the end I have decided to limit the scope to just seagulls but have a look at bot versions

and

This is the tip of the iceberg but I've never had a collision. Statistically it must not be as dangerous as it looks.

Nice videos, enjoyed them both.

 

[Derlisz]

Nice videos, enjoyed them both.

Thanks. I enjoyed your too.

 

[Smokieflies]

I have recently made a video with footage of birds in flight. I have scoured my hdd's for any good drone footage of birds and found and absolute shed load of it. In the end I have decided to limit the scope to just seagulls but have a look at bot versions

and

This is the tip of the iceberg but I've never had a collision. Statistically it must not be as dangerous as it looks.

 

[Smokieflies]

Love the footage, thanks for sharing.

Really like to seagull coming from behind the drone and flying in front of you and the footage near the cliffs for you see the birds shadow.

 

[Bob1956]

Your sunset video is great but I think the birds add something to it.