βThe eagles will be equipped with special equipment on their heads and talons to prevent any damage a drone could do to their body. The use of eagles to take down drones was first β
It's a bond strap for a raptor handler. That's someone's eagle they are training to mince drones. When the eagle is sitting on the handling glove, that can be used to keep them anchored so they don't fly away when spooked.
From 2017, but still a cool pic (as long as the props don't harm the eagles):
https://www.ibtimes.com/combatting-terrorism-french-military-training-eagles-drone-defense-2496064
It's so nice to see that.
βThe eagles will be equipped with special equipment on their heads and talons to prevent any damage a drone could do to their body. The use of eagles to take down drones was first β
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I wonder if this thing tastes like chicken?
No, just taste like plastic from China. LOL
LOL, well done.
This isn't an AI photo is it? I want to be sure before I forward it to my friends and family.
No. Someone sent me the article about the French using it as training.
What's that black strap thing?
I have no clue.
It's a bond strap for a raptor handler. That's someone's eagle they are training to mince drones. When the eagle is sitting on the handling glove, that can be used to keep them anchored so they don't fly away when spooked.
Thanks! I was thinking it was part of the drone to deliver packages or something - I learn something new everyday!!
I think police in the Netherlands were developing this at least a decade ago.
I say just have the bird drop a parachute & fishing line above it and just watch it reel itself down π€
LOL. Perfect.
Eagle be like, "This is the weirdest looking Coot I ever saw!"
Or "Goddamn get out of MY airspace you annoying buzzer!!!"
Yeah. The color is wrong.
Liberty vs surveillance
Ask the help of an eagle.
Not the Eagle Jeans eagle, I guess β¦ π¦ π
LOL
meme....
https://i.imgflip.com/a1rltd.jpg
Amen. Love it.