A drone project
Mar 28, 2018 13:01:32 #
There is a hawks nest in a high tree across the street from my house and I am wondering what kind of drone & camera would be suitable for getting shots from above the nest. There might be chicks so do not want to disturb the sitting hawk. Other considerations?
Mar 28, 2018 15:48:03 #
John_F wrote:
There is a hawks nest in a high tree across the street from my house and I am wondering what kind of drone & camera would be suitable for getting shots from above the nest. There might be chicks so do not want to disturb the sitting hawk. Other considerations?
I use a DJI Phantom 4 Pro+ to spy on geese in our creek and beaver pond. And keep track of our cattle in the pasture.
But when spying on any critter be prepared to make a fast exist in case they decide they don't like you. I've had several geese decide they don't like my drone and make a serious effort to "kill" it!
My only complaint with most drones is the 20-28mm lenses they use. You have to get fairly close to a small target to capture much detail, per the attached.
bwa
Mar 29, 2018 12:29:34 #
John_F wrote:
There is a hawks nest in a high tree across the street from my house and I am wondering what kind of drone & camera would be suitable for getting shots from above the nest. There might be chicks so do not want to disturb the sitting hawk. Other considerations?
I wouldn't do it. You would most likely disturb them. I'm sure the adults would consider your drone a threat and try to chase it off but they may get injured by the props. My advice, don't do it.
Mar 29, 2018 15:17:33 #
The short focal length lenses of drones and need to get close convinces me not to try. Thanks for the good answers.
Mar 29, 2018 16:37:13 #
John_F wrote:
The short focal length lenses of drones and need to get close convinces me not to try. Thanks for the good answers.
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