Police eagles attack drones in Holland

[rotornut]

Dutch police fight drones with eagles - BBC News (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37342695)

[Basil]

"Animal welfare campaigners have raised concerns"
I wonder if they'd be so concerned if THEIR kid was saved by an eagle taking down a UAV bomb?

[PersonFromPorlock]

This works until the first shock-delivering drone.

[homonculus]

The moment one of these birds damages a foot on a drone it will be unable to feed. I am with the animal welfare lot for once

[VolLibre]

May I suggest Australian Wedgetails, their toes are like kitchen knives. Having had several experiences of their attentions coming at my hang glider out of the sun with those massive talons outstretched I have no worries that they are not up to the job. They are not all of the right stuff though, on one flight about 4,000ft up over a place called Beaudesert several years ago, one flew over and landed on my wing tip and perched there for a ride for a minute or so. Must have thought it was a cool kind of surf board in the air. No sign of any scratches on inspecting the sail after landing.

[onetrack]

Go, the Eagles!! :)

Eagle attacks drone (https://au.tv.yahoo.com/data/video/iptv-redirect/?uuid=c81b0c3a-afe3-32b4-8897-5590ca482810&echo=0&yply=aunz-brightcove&prot=http&ysal=5402&ysig=34cf3e1f24e68d4f18c7d665719ca726d77e4421)

[stilton]

Good for the Eagles, still i'd be concerned they would be hurt if they were hit by one of the props.

[Tarq57]

The obvious issue with using these birds near aerodromes is that they're a bit like the ornithological Clint Eastwood.

They won't swerve for anyone or anything.

[sandos]

Id "like" to see these birds take on bigger drones with carbon fibre blades?

I do not think this is a good idea.

[RAT 5]

Seems a great opportunity for some 'drone pigeon' shooting practice with high power 12 bore. Environment friendly hunting. "No animals/birds were injured in this pursuit."

[rotornut]

Maybe like this: https://www.reddit.com/r/The_Donald/comments/50nerd/va_granny_protects_privacy_shoots_down_drone/