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Bird Strike on a DJI Mini 4 Pro
Just doing a normal flight when all of a sudden it was pandemonium and panic stations as I didn't know what on earth was going on. Later analysing the footage in slow motion, I worked out what it was. Bird Strike on a DJI Mini 4 Pro. I don't want these experiences too often!, but RTH came up trumps
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Our third Motorhome trip to Greece 2023.. Stage II. We revisited some stops and found new ones
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We have enjoyed our third Motorhome trip to Greece in 2023, and have come to the end of our holiday mainly around the Peloponnese. So if you have found these informative, please press like and or subscribe. We welcome any comments as they help us to improve our videos. Stage III will be the journey back to the UK where we stay at some of our favourite spots. Our stops in Greece Igoumenitsa, Par...
Pylos Wonderful Area and certainly should be on anyone's list to visit.
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It's a great area and certainly should be on anyone's list to visit. We are coming to the end of our Motorhome 2023 trip around the Peloponnese So if you have found these informative, please press like or subscribe for more episodes. It is amazing how encouraging comments and likes are.
Methoni Our third motorhome visit to Greece
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We loved our stop here and certainly and a stunning place to visit. This will be our third trip as we continue our Motorhome 2023 trip around the Peloponnese.
Nafplion
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It's a great town and certainly should be on anyone's list to visit. This will be our third visit We are continuing our Motorhome 2023 trip around the Peloponnese.
Nafpaktos Motorhome trip UK to Greece. Our third trip. Could this be one to recommend?
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Motorhome trip 2023 from UK to Greece via the ferry from Ancona, in a Frankia I680 Holiday, bought in 2008 . These are our stops in Greece Parga, Koronisia, nafpaktos, Egio, Nafplion, kalamata, Gialova, Methon, Pylos, Varda and Patras
Koronisia a stop on our Motorhome trip UK to Greece. A lesson learned
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Koronisia a stop which didn't turn out as expected. Motorhome trip 2023 from UK to Greece via the ferry from Ancona, in a Frankia I680 Holiday, bought in 2008 . These are our stops in Greece Parga, Koronisia, nafpaktos, Egio, Nafplion, kalamata, Gialova, Methon, Pylos, Varda and Patras
Kalamata .A great stop
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Kalamata Motorhome trip 2023 from UK to Greece via the ferry from Ancona, in a Frankia I680 Holiday, bought in 2008 . These are our stops in Greece Parga, Koronisia, nafpaktos, Egio, Nafplion, kalamata, Gialova, Methon, Pylos, Varda and Patras
Motorhome trip UK to Greece. Our third trip. Journey to Ancona ferry to Igoumenitsa
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Motorhome trip 2023 from UK to Greece via the ferry from Ancona, in a Frankia I680 Holiday, bought in 2008 This stage is Chester to Ancona travelling through France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. We had 13 overnight stops. Canterbury, (Dover), Ypres, Dinant, Trier, Haguenau, Badbellingham, (Basel) Lake Sursee, Lake Lugana, Iseo, Chioggia, Revenns, Sa Marino, Pesaro and (An...
Pesaro... A lucky find
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Ancona, last link in the first stage of the motorhome trip in a Frankia I680 Holiday van, from UK to Greece.
San Marino. it had all the fundamentals but did it deliver?
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Oldest Republic in the world AD310
Revenna. An unexpected delight Stop 11
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Beautiful Ravenna, an unexpected treat. A stop on our Motorhome trip UK tp Greece
Lake Lugana to Chioggia Stops 8 to 10
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Two old fogies continuing our drive in the Frankia motorhome from Chester to Gialova in Peloppenese Greece. Lake Lugana to Chioggia
Baldwin Street. Claimed to be the steepest Street in the World
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Steepest street in the world
No 4 - 7 Trier to Sursee via hagenau, BadBellingham and Basil
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Trier to Sursee via hagenau, BadBellingham and BasilFrankia Motorhome on our way to Peloponnese Greece
No 2 Dinant
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No 2 Dinant
No 3 Trier
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No 3 Trier
Mini 4 pro first two test flights
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Mini 4 pro first two test flights
No 15 Ancona to Parga Motorhome trip from Chester to Gialova
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No 15 Ancona to Parga Motorhome trip from Chester to Gialova
No 3 Dinant. Motorhome trip in our Frankia ... UK to Greece 2023 5th SEP 2023
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No 3 Dinant. Motorhome trip in our Frankia ... UK to Greece 2023 5th SEP 2023
No 1 Ypres... Motorhome trip in our Frankia UK to Greece 4th SEP 2023
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No 1 Ypres... Motorhome trip in our Frankia UK to Greece 4th SEP 2023
No 12 Gialova 2023 Trip to Greece 2023 in our Frankia Motorhome
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No 12 Gialova 2023 Trip to Greece 2023 in our Frankia Motorhome
Conwy Castle
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Conwy Castle
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Hakka

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  • @maddercat
    @maddercat День тому

    I think maybe putting two big eyes on it like Ken Heron might help, so it looks like a bird of prey? Maybe it might cause certain types of birds to try to defend against it though...hmm.

  • @maddercat
    @maddercat День тому

    It recovered in the air after the bird dropped it? Wow that's impressive.

  • @benpieper1521
    @benpieper1521 5 днів тому

    I've had 2 birds try and strike my mini 4 pro but both of them backed off at the last second. I put it down to the obstacle avoidance cameras tricking the birds to think they were being watched. Some birds won't attack if they are being watched like magpies which is Australias true terrorists.

  • @autisticdrone.
    @autisticdrone. 9 днів тому

    I found this video rather interesting, the narration of the castles was very helpful. I’m glad I found it. Hopefully you will create many more UK based video’s. 👍

  • @autisticdrone.
    @autisticdrone. 9 днів тому

    This clip was a suggestion from youtube, read the description, I had to watch it . I found this interesting , I have had a few near misses myself, birds like to look at drones, or attack maybe thinking it’s another bird. 👍 I pressed the like button and subscribed….

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 6 днів тому

      Thanks... I have now put on a strip of red reflective tape and so far no more attacks

  • @MarsWolf81
    @MarsWolf81 11 днів тому

    Hiw do you get to that flight information? Im new to drones just started flying my dji mini pro 4

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 11 днів тому

      Go onto the controller click on profile click on more then you should be able to see an item called flight logs

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 11 днів тому

      Go onto the controller click on profile click on more then you should be able to see an item called flight logs

  • @mooghead
    @mooghead 12 днів тому

    Is this a bird strike or a bird attack?

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 11 днів тому

      I would say attack as it carried it off for about 15 seconds

  • @StuFliesAroundCornwall
    @StuFliesAroundCornwall 13 днів тому

    Wow! I bet your heart was in your mouth! Thankfully I’ve not had to deal with a bird strike. Yet. New subscriber 👍

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 13 днів тому

      Yes it was.... Unnerved me for a while. I have put red reflective tape on the top and so far no repeat attacks. Got my confidence back👍

  • @edmundnathaniel4369
    @edmundnathaniel4369 13 днів тому

    That's not a birdstrike for the drone, that's a dronestrike for the bird 😂

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 13 днів тому

      Yes indeed... I hope its legs were ok. There was a slight smear on one of the props

  • @talksr
    @talksr 14 днів тому

    Interesting, where do you extract that detailed info from within the DJI app/software?

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 14 днів тому

      Go onto the controller click on profile click on more then you should be able to see an item called flight logs

    • @talksr
      @talksr 14 днів тому

      @@derekhammersley thank you, I will give it a try. Thankfully, never needed to as the birds have left me alone, but helpful to know where it is 👍🏻

  • @2002Fina
    @2002Fina 15 днів тому

    2 times I have been at the beach and the sea gulls have tried to attack my dji inspire 2 (a very large drone). I think I hate birds now.

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 14 днів тому

      Try putting on some red reflective tape. see if that helps

  • @Drone.vision
    @Drone.vision 16 днів тому

    Great info and video mate, I’ve had a few near misses with birds , I’ve heard reflective tape is better? Get that lottery on haha! Liked and also subbed your channel 🙂👌

  • @danensis
    @danensis 18 днів тому

    If you were watching the drone, did you not see the bird attack it?

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 18 днів тому

      No.? I was looking st the screen

    • @danensis
      @danensis 17 днів тому

      @@derekhammersley You're supposed to maintain VLOS

    • @DiagJez
      @DiagJez 15 днів тому

      @@danensis So you watch your drone for the whole duration of the flight and never look at the screen?

  • @gearhead366
    @gearhead366 18 днів тому

    I'm impressed with all the error messages this drone can generate. I have an Air 3. I suspect that mine has the same error reporting capabilities. How did you access that error log?

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 18 днів тому

      On your controller click profile, then click more select flight log... At least thats what I do on mine

    • @gearhead366
      @gearhead366 17 днів тому

      @@derekhammersley Thanks. I'm not able to find that same log. When I select profile->more, I get the Flight Data Center. I can select a particular flight, and replay it, fast forwarding through it if desired. But I don't see a log of any kind. At least I can find the flight data now. I couldn't do that before. Is there a log if no errors have been generated? Although... I HAVE broken two props, and I recall seeing the warnings on DJI Fly.

  • @BrazzaB1
    @BrazzaB1 19 днів тому

    I've got a flock of pigeons near my home, and they circle my drone if I loiter around. It got tagged once before I realised they would attach it as a flock. Red stripes did not work! Just have to rise 10m when I see them, maybe rising again if they persist.

  • @maineman0866
    @maineman0866 19 днів тому

    I apply decals to the top of my drones which have the likeness of a hawk on them. Have had no bird strikes, but I don’t know if that is due to the decals or not!

  • @DroneViewsMedia
    @DroneViewsMedia 20 днів тому

    All of my Mini drones have been attacked by birds, I lost my old Mini 2 to them, and then the replacement was attacked over the Irish Sea. This one damaged the props, but amazingly I got it back. I tried the coloured tape, didn't do a thing, then I found a solution.....I got a decal with a scary owl on it 😂. It worked until I upgraded and couldn't get a decal to fit.

  • @pangtjonresor
    @pangtjonresor 20 днів тому

    Hi. Look for a bird that cannot land as it lacks its feet. 😁

  • @skf957
    @skf957 20 днів тому

    Near the coast (UK) I had seagulls attack each and every time I raised the M4P above roof height. That was early July. Then in August, in a rural area that I've flown it with no problems for 9 months, the M4P was attacked by Starlings. On both occasions, no actual contact was made as I was close enough to see it coming and land the drone. I had wondered if it's something to do with the time of the year. This is my first year of flying, so I have nothing to reference.

  • @FinntheNorwegian-rm2vk
    @FinntheNorwegian-rm2vk 21 день тому

    I can inform you that especially the big birds of pray really don't care whatever you put on your drone. The only thing you can do if you know big birds are around is to keep a close eye on the drone and ascend fast if a bird is coming, because then they have to circle to get back.

  • @RollerCoasterLineProductions
    @RollerCoasterLineProductions 23 дні тому

    This is one reason I’m very reluctant to get a DJI mini 4. I live in a no fly zone and will have to travel several miles from home to fly. We’ve also got giant hawks and eagles everywhere.

  • @walker1583
    @walker1583 23 дні тому

    When I started in May this year with my mini 2SE I had no bird attacks what so ever, then got my mini 4 Pro a month later, flew it also bird free, then July came and birds became more curious and even had 1 attack at my drone. Think it's not just the drone but think it's the birds season of having younglings and seem more protected. I have placed red reflective tape on my drone and it seems to keep bigger birds away from it but I'm not sure about swallow as it often starts with one circling around and in a few minutes there like 5 to 8 flying around, had one even chasing the drone in the Sports mode direction I flew. Maybe Swallows are just curious as they have yet to attack really other then getting closer to it but I'm not taking any chances lol.

  • @youtubesucks8024
    @youtubesucks8024 23 дні тому

    Clearly the solution is a bigger drone with metal blades and teach Mother Nature who’s boss here.

  • @NickB_Yorkshire
    @NickB_Yorkshire 23 дні тому

    I’ve got red reflective tape on the top & legs of my Mini 2 (about £3 a roll from Amazon) and it does work. I’ve had birds go near the drone on several occasions and then retreat again when they see it. Sounds like you had a very lucky escape 👍🏼😯

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 22 дні тому

      Yes it was.... Since putting red reflective tape on it.... So far no attacks

    • @rods-stuff
      @rods-stuff 20 днів тому

      @@derekhammersley I put fluorescent orange tape on my mini2 and it appeared to keep the birds away, tried the same tape with the mini 4 pro and they ignored the tape, luckily never had any physical contact. One thing I have noticed is the different tone & volume of the props between the 2 drones, I'm wondering whether this was a factor for birds avoiding the drone, rather than the tape.

  • @DesmondsDonders
    @DesmondsDonders 23 дні тому

    Interesting and glad you got it back. My Air 2 was not so lucky when a crow grabbed it.

    • @iaindouglas6861
      @iaindouglas6861 23 дні тому

      My Air 2 was downed by a seagull, deep into a river.

    • @kylelamin7599
      @kylelamin7599 14 днів тому

      Crow? Per my experience so far and I stand to be corrected but Crows dont touch drones. They're just inquisitive and fly around it but never touch it

    • @DesmondsDonders
      @DesmondsDonders 14 днів тому

      @@kylelamin7599 I inadvertently hovered close to a nest of a Carrion Crow. It was not shy in attacking the drone .

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 12 днів тому

      Sorry to hear that.... Very unlucky

  • @Surfdronesd
    @Surfdronesd 24 дні тому

    Great drone clips

  • @Surfdronesd
    @Surfdronesd 24 дні тому

    That's a lot of information to analyze, but I trust your conclusions. Or, .....

  • @TheClosetMonster
    @TheClosetMonster 26 днів тому

    I have footage of a hawk chasing my drone. I had to put it in sport and hope! It circled my house and the field for 40 minutes. Even while i was trying to land i was trying to kind of get in the way between myself and the drone because they regularly dive into the field behind my house picking off rabbits so i knew it wouldn't be afraid to dive right at the drone at 5 metres. It was gulls that chased it off. Friggin gulls! So I'm thinking of training a gull as a wingman 🤔 😂

  • @ejo1960
    @ejo1960 Місяць тому

    Had a few bird encounters but never an attack fortunately. The closer to trees the more likely there are birds, also the type of bird makes a difference.

  • @techgod-h7b
    @techgod-h7b Місяць тому

    stupid fuckin birds ruin it all 😡🤬😠

  • @techgod-h7b
    @techgod-h7b Місяць тому

    this is why I am very scared and worried about flying my dji mini 3 pro higher and farther height and range ride because I’m afraid something like this could happen and it’s all over for me and my drone

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley Місяць тому

      I have added red reflextive tape on to the body and so far the birds dont seem interested any more

  • @maddyc503
    @maddyc503 Місяць тому

    Man, I am afraid of birds too. I fly an Air 3, it is heavier and noisier, which can deter birds. But I have giant birds here too. So far, I have noted they do go berserk when I launch or drones pass past them. But tbh, anything can happen at any time; birds are very nimble, and I don't think we can possibly out manoeuvre a strike.

    • @techgod-h7b
      @techgod-h7b Місяць тому

      lucky you got an air 3 I’m waiting on getting the air 4 when it comes out because of the longer range I’m hoping the air 4 will have a lot more range then the air 3 because I’m a range junkie and like to fly far with my only current drone I have is my mini 3 pro

    • @maddyc503
      @maddyc503 Місяць тому

      @@techgod-h7b I am like you man. Air 3 is good for that. So far I have travelled max 7.4 km one way. Still when back I had 40 percent or 35 forgot. This includes max altitude of 800m. But yeah may be you want more. I live in mountains so height is also important, in plains I think once can push it to 9-10 km one way.

  • @photonatureengland8895
    @photonatureengland8895 Місяць тому

    I put a bright Orange colour on my mini 3 Pro. No idea if it makes a difference. But I haven't had any bird Strikes yet.

  • @User-jr7vf
    @User-jr7vf Місяць тому

    1:17 how do you get that log? I would like to see it after my flights

    • @photonatureengland8895
      @photonatureengland8895 Місяць тому

      That is from AirData UAV. I use it all the time. You just upload your flight logs.

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley Місяць тому

      Hi Go onto your profile on your controller, select more:-.. and then you should see a folder called flight logs

  • @kamikazekaos
    @kamikazekaos Місяць тому

    so it returned home wow

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley Місяць тому

      yes it did, and originally I said there was no damage, but later I could see one of the propellors was very very slightly bent. It still flew fine, but now I have changed it

  • @derekhammersley
    @derekhammersley Місяць тому

    Thanks.. Not sure I can add you, i think its something only you can do it

  • @Eyis
    @Eyis Місяць тому

    Very good drone footage please 🙏 add me 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley Місяць тому

      Sorry I can't add you as it is something only you can do Thanks for your support Regards Derek

  • @williammartin4884
    @williammartin4884 Місяць тому

    Hi Buddy, enjoying watching you “work” and taking life at a perfect pace.. I’m heading dataway end of this year and getting down all your stop off and campsites to copy what you do.. watching from Australia.. keep up the good work 5 star

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley Місяць тому

      Thanks... Have fun!. My son lives in NZ so we go every year and have visited Australia too a few times. Prefer Australia, but dont tell my son 😊

  • @derekhammersley
    @derekhammersley 3 місяці тому

    Thank you... We love Italy. There is so much to see. But where to start... We particularly liked Levante, Cinque Terre, San Gimignano, Lucca, Florence Lake Bolseno....This list is going to be too long where ever you go I am sure you will enjoy.. We will probably travel there in September .. Enjoy

  • @markbur1503
    @markbur1503 3 місяці тому

    Very Interesting, we plan to go into Greece with our Camper Van in 2025. The Greek Ferry workers love shouting or Blowing their whistles. We are off to Italy next month for a quick 3 week tour around.

  • @shaundevine8052
    @shaundevine8052 4 місяці тому

    Great start, although a little disappointing that all of the videos are mixed up. We are looking to make a similar trip, and would liked to have followed the journey from start to finish in the correct order, hopefully you will be able to reorder them so we can watch more. Its too confusing trying to find out which one comes next after this first one.

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 4 місяці тому

      Have I missed something...? the video which is 40 mins long does have them in the right order, each one is the next stop in the journey. But sorry if its not clear.... Must look at it again. The way i have been working is to complete each stop on its own upload to UA-cam and when I have finished all stops of a Stage joined them altogether. Stage One was Chester to Ancona. I am a few days off finishing Stage Two which is the Greek part. Stage Three will be our return.

  • @marksandland208
    @marksandland208 4 місяці тому

    Really interesting video, particularly as I am hoping to make the same trip next year. I have a slight advantage in that I’m starting from Nantwich, so 20 miles nearer, and don’t have to use the M53. Very informative, thanks.

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for you comment. We loved this trip. Im just about to finalise the Greek stops, so hopefully you might find those useful too. I have sorted the sound issue too 👍

  • @WoodomainJeremyBroun
    @WoodomainJeremyBroun 4 місяці тому

    'Or so I'm told' LOL. Interesting video.

  • @sparkcom1c
    @sparkcom1c 4 місяці тому

    very nice. where was your motorbike? What trailer you got? I haven't seen this kind before.

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 4 місяці тому

      Hi We don't have a motorbike. We travel in a 2008 Frankia I680. Motorhome. Had it from new and love it and done 99000 miles in it Thanks for your comment. They all help cheers Derek

    • @WoodomainJeremyBroun
      @WoodomainJeremyBroun 4 місяці тому

      @@derekhammersley We did have a motorbike and sidecar when we travelled through six countries to join our Norwegian school friend in Oslo circa 1964 and had 18 breakdowns! How can you forget Derek!

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 4 місяці тому

      I wish we had a video of that trip.... What an adventure 😜

  • @lizzie1740
    @lizzie1740 4 місяці тому

    Lovely video. Really enjoyed it and also very informative.

    • @derekhammersley
      @derekhammersley 4 місяці тому

      Thanks... Glad you enjoyed it!. If you want to see the ones I am doing of our Greek stops, please subscribe and it will let you know when they are uploaded. Regards Derek

  • @RobinBrightViveMedia
    @RobinBrightViveMedia 5 місяців тому

    I have a DJI as well and you're doing so much better than I am! These are beautiful shots!

  • @bobSims1864
    @bobSims1864 5 місяців тому

    Thanks Derek. Nice to see a place I've never been to but often wondered about.

  • @derekhammersley
    @derekhammersley 5 місяців тому

    I started these projects sometime ago and sound is definitely a problem that is quite hard to master. Combining video audio, voice over and music is quite a challenge. I have learnt a lot and do it a differently now. if you could tell me where you found it particularly frustrating, it would be interesting to see if what i am doing now is different to what i have posted. Thank you both for you comments they are really helpful Regards Derek

  • @AngiePidgeon
    @AngiePidgeon 5 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed it very informative, look forward to the next stage

  • @welsh_viewer5913
    @welsh_viewer5913 5 місяців тому

    Same point as has been previously stated. The voice over needs to be increased in volume. The intermediate music is (in my opinion) too loud. Otherwise, a very interesting video which will be helpful to someone making that particular journey.