Video at site.
Posted on 08/09/2016 6:14:36 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Whether you are a fan of drones or not, one fact remains the same: the drone is here to stay. Considering the many positive things for which they can be used, it makes sense to welcome such possibilities. However, with pluses come minuses, and not every drone operator is going to have good intentions at heart.
Due to the small percentage of people who enjoy behaving badly, it has become necessary to have plans in place to quickly and efficiently resolve drone-related issues. Although there are a few options for grounding a rogue drone, the Dutch National Police are taking things a step further by training eagles to intercept and take them down.
Through a partnership with Guard From Above, the Dutch National Police are working with eagles as an emergency drone response. The birds are trained to recognize drones, capture them midair, and carry them off to a safe location for landing. While this is safer for humans on the ground, drones may be capable of injuring birds, some of which are protected. To ensure their safety, this is another issue being addressed in testing by the Dutch.
For training purposes, eagles are rewarded for their successful catches to make the job more appealing. However, if you have a sneaking suspicion that they would work for the satisfaction of a drone-free sky alone, you could be right as birds have been known to attack drones on their own accord.
Results of testing by the Dutch National Police are still forthcoming, but time will tell if eagles will be placed on the anti-drone payroll.
Video at site.
What does the prop do to the eagles?
Another Cowboys football thread.
Socialist paranoia ???
Those plastic props don't have a chance against those talons.
I dunno.
I used to run u-control model airplanes and those props would take your fingers off.
Wouldn’t it be easier to just design a drone to take out other drones?
Where Eagles Dare
Someone is getting major props at their next employee review for using eagles to catch drones.
Would there be much pushback if drones were banned for recreational use? I have the impression that only drone owners like drones.
Where Eagles Dare is a great movie.
Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood.
That is my question as well.
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