HAWK attack

[Nanboh]

2 weeks ago had a hawk take my drone out at 300 feet up. Thank goodness for DJI refresh plan.

 

[Alan Russel]

2 weeks ago had a hawk take my drone out at 300 feet up. Thank goodness for DJI refresh plan.

Thats nasty, I remember a few years ago was flying my phantom in a remote location and 2 eagles where circling high above my drone ...i was out of there real quick!

 

[Fly Dawg]

2 weeks ago had a hawk take my drone out at 300 feet up.

The best way to handle that is if you see the hawk flying in is to full throttle up. Once above the hawk, get the heck out of his way.

 

[Nanboh]

I never seen him coming till after fact. Broke two props in the air and got the gimble and one landing gear. I guess it could have been worse by not being able to find the drone. Only had it 6 months and looking forward to summer.

 

[Fly Dawg]

I never seen him coming till after fact.

This is why you always use visual. The display device is for reference and photo's. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Another reason I completely stay away from Goggles or anything that effects the naked eye visual.

 

[Andy9]

I completely agree. Some take the drone flying as a video game, but after unexpected 'game over' you can nor restart it.

 

[GMJ]

The best way to handle that is if you see the hawk flying in is to full throttle up. Once above the hawk, get the heck out of his way.

I have used that technique for quite some time now. Works every time.

 

[2edgesword]

No pictures or video it didn't happen .

 

[Bug Shredder]

2 weeks ago had a hawk take my drone out at 300 feet up. Thank goodness for DJI refresh plan.

They are a problem in my area, especially the red tail chicken hawks. They are predominate in my area and are constantly attacking my drones. It has made me a more proficient pilot. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2260456877298936&id=100000039375081

 

[2edgesword]

They are a problem in my area, especially the red tail chicken hawks. They are predominate in my area and are constantly attacking my drones. It has made me a more proficient pilot. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2260456877298936&id=100000039375081

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[Andy9]

I have used that technique for quite some time now. Works every time.

That must be a lot of fun. We would really like to see one of these escapes. I'm sure you have filmed it if this regularly happen.
What is the hawks usual strategy at attacking a drone. Is it like flying around several times, or attacking straight from above, or upward, etc.?

 

[Nick Mendocino]

That must be a lot of fun. We would really like to see one of these escapes. I'm sure you have filmed it if this regularly happen.
What is the hawks usual strategy at attacking a drone. Is it like flying around several times, or attacking straight from above, or upward, etc.?

Hawks attack from above by diving at high speed. That's why maximum climb is the best escape for a drone.

 

[Beerock]

Yes you must have a video of this somewhere. I wanna see it

 

[flysoon]

What do you think about this?

 

[rlphoto69]

Nesting season. Dangerous time of year to fly. Even the smallest birds get aggressive. Like mama bear, only with wings.

 

[REStewart]

The best way to handle that is if you see the hawk flying in is to full throttle up. Once above the hawk, get the heck out of his way.

Great advise Fly Dawg!! I've never been attacked but do almost always have visual contact; so when I see birds in the area that could be threatening in any way I get away as fast as I can. But the accelerate up is nice to know.

 

[Bug Shredder]

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Click on the link.

 

[Capt. Joe]

What you did not state is the important part, the hell with your drone, WAS THE BIRD OK?

 

[teelions]

Hawks attack from above by diving at high speed. That's why maximum climb is the best escape for a drone.

Correct. They literally drop out of the sky with wings tucked but then cannot suddenly change course and go up. They have to circle around and get above again. This is when you skedaddle!

 

[Nanboh]

Yes you must have a video of this somewhere. I wanna see it

Have video file but is corrupted and won't play. Still working on it.
Didn't find hawk just feathers.