Has anyone had problems with birds

[Sasquatch]

Out here in Hawaii we have egrets. These stupid looking dudes love my phantom. I had a crash because one of these guys got bold one time and broke off half a prop because he decided to attack it.

Usually they're pretty mellow birds.

Most birds are highly territorial, especially around nesting season in the spring/summer. They are just doing what they do and and they don't know how dangerous these robotic 'birds' can potentially be to their health. :shock: I think it's always best to avoid birds (or bats) if you can because the outcome will likely be bad for both biological and mechanical 'bird'.

 

[walexx]

I was flying one night and around this time all the bats come out, heres a vid I made of it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29M9xu1vGo8

Where are you located...those look like flying foxes and even though in the same genus as other bats, are much, MUCH larger.

The video was taken in Sydney Australia at a place called Turella Reserve. The bats come out every night in Summer just as the sun goes down. Kinda like some freaky horror movie ha ha ha.

 

[Sasquatch]

The video was taken in Sydney Australia at a place called Turella Reserve. The bats come out every night in Summer just as the sun goes down. Kinda like some freaky horror movie ha ha ha.

I figured as much...either that or Indonesia. Those type of bats pose a much greater risk and taking into consideation your 'average' bat species.....around the world. The Australian species has a 4-5 foot wingspan (weighs approx. 1 Kg) and could do considerable damage to our Phantoms IF there is contact. Steer clear of them and/or try to avoid them while you're flying your mechanical bird.


JMHO on the subject.