Bald eagle wins duel with state's $950 drone, sending it to the bottom of Lake Michigan

[steve2470]

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bald-eagle-takes-down-michigan-government-drone/

In the battle for air supremacy, a bald eagle just proved that technology is no match for brute strength. The giant bird recently attacked a drone, destroying it and sending it to the bottom of Lake Michigan.

A bald eagle in Michigan's Upper Peninsula "launched an airborne attack" on a drone operated by the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) late last month, the department said Thursday. During the squabble, the eagle tore off the drone's propeller, making the device plummet 162 feet through the air and into the lake.

The "brazen" eagle versus EGLE clash took place while environmental quality analyst and drone pilot Hunter King was mapping erosion along the shoreline. The data is being used to help communities cope with rising water levels.

When King faced poor satellite reception, he pressed the "Go Home" button, recalling the drone back to him. But as it made its way home, it began "twirling furiously" during its tussle with the eagle.

[whistler162]

1. An agent for Antifa.

Anti-American Bald Eagle. Ben Franklin was right MAKE THE TURKEY(no not trump) THE NATIONAL BIRD

[KT2000]

2. Yes - don't mess with a bald eagle

You get into their territory and it is over for you. They will even attack their own grown offspring for trespassing. This is hilarious.

[genxlib]

3. Funny

But they are low-balling the price. That is at least a $1500 drone package. Probably more to get the bells and whistles suitable for that kind of work. Maybe they could replace the aircraft only and keep the remote unit but it would probably still cost more than they say.

I would be looking to downplay the price if it got beat by a bird as well.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. Forget about drones. Just put Go-Pros on eagles.