Wildlife Worrying

[garaobriain]

Is this how we fly in close proximity to animals?

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[CactusJackSlade]

If YOUR actions as the pilot cause the animals to move, you are too close. This is one of the biggest arguments and why we cannot fly in National Parks (USA)

 

[rcartie]

I would have to say if these animals are moving because of the DRONE then you are too close to them. I would not disturb their peace. This is were the people pick up on the negative and bash us drone flyers.

 

[Mako79]

Maybe drop the 4K and switch to digital zoom. Or film 4K and crop to 1080p at post.

 

[garaobriain]

This isn't me flying. I'm hoping some of you guys will comment on his video as he simply can't see that he's ding anything wrong. Thanks.


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[garaobriain]

His YouTube is Joshua Brett.


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[Pie]

At least give him a thumbs down. What an idiot.

 

[Achilles]

And yet another reason we'll eventually have to pay yearly registration fees and get expensive licenses. We all represent this hobby.


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[m0j0]

I think he was fine for a minute there but after getting comfortable the operator got too close. I'm thinking if you are herding them with your bird you are too close. My .02


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[Pablo]

I did this once to a flock of sheep by accident with my P3. I felt bad and will never fly that close to animals again.

 

[m0j0]

I think the animals will survive.


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[4wd]

Those deerin the Stately home grounds aren't really wild and get remarkably bomb proof as they see visitors in large numbers through summer doing all kinds of strange things.
Not defending going so close though, they did almost playfully pretend to be a bit scared of it - and it looks bad even disturbing them slightly.

 

[garaobriain]

They will survive m0j0 but apart from the animal welfare concern, it invites stricter regulation in future which even 'unconcerned about wildlife' pilots will have a vested interest in.


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[Fireblade]

Wow that's pretty close, and low!

 

[garaobriain]

Yep, looked possibly 'allowable' to start but when he started herding them that just crossed the line. The sad thing is that he can't see he's done anything much to cross that line.


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