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Raptor 1, drone 0

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Subject: Raptor 1, drone 0
From: "Ross Kelly" <>
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:30:50 +1000
I may be in a minority, but I am not a fan of these "bird Vs Remote Control whatever" situations. It boils down to this: it may look like a harmless encounter, but I know what drone propellors can do to a human fingertip. That raptor came at the drone in the usual attack posture with its feet extended.

As much as I would rather not dwell on it, it is quite possible the bird actually lost badly in that encounter; it's just we don't see that.

I encourage a more thought-through appreciation of what may be - in reality - mishap videos.




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