Wildlife doesn’t play around when it comes to humans invading their territory. Take for example this YouTube video, which shows a wedge-tailed eagle laying the smackdown on a drone.
The unfortunate encounter was recorded by Australian videographer Adam Lancaster, who owns an aerial drone video and photography company. He was operating his drone over a densely wooded area, when out of nowhere, the giant bird attacked it.
In the description for his YouTube video, he explains what transpired:
“She was massive, and used talons to ‘punch’ the drone out of the sky. Hung around overhead so I got a really good look. Eagle’s health was my main concern also.”
According to Lancaster, the “eagle was fine.” He then went on to explain the valuable lesson he learned:
“Do not fly drones near birds of prey, they clearly attack seeing you as a threat or the right sized dinner. This will cost you money and potentially harm to the bird. This one was fine. The drone needed some attention before it could fly again.”
I don’t think these eagles are going to be too happy when Amazon Prime Air launches.