- Winged predator attacks the gadget from behind as it flew around in Utah, US
- Micah Hatcher was shooting footage of Professor Creek when the eagle struck
- The drone fell 120 feet from the sky and landed just in front of feet of Mr Hatcher
Incredible footage shows a drone plunging 120 feet to the ground after being wiped out in mid-air by a golden eagle.
In the video, the bird of prey appears from nowhere and attacks the bit of tech from behind as it flew around in Utah, US.
Micah Hatcher was getting footage of Professor Creek but was thinking about landing it and calling it a day.
Surprise attack! In the video, the bird of prey appears from nowhere and attacks the bit of tech from behind as it flew around in Utah, US
But just as the drone started to descend the eagle struck, sending it falling to the ground.
Mr Hatcher said: ‘So, I was out getting footage of Professor Creek, near Moab, UT, minding my own business, flying my drone up the creek.
‘I’d made my flight up the creek was bringing the drone back and I saw the golden eagle flying in its direction.
Micah Hatcher was getting footage of Professor Creek with his drone but was thinking about landing it and calling it a day
Mr Hatcher said: ‘Right about the time I thought I should land the eagle had other plans. He nailed it so fast all I saw was the drone go down from about 120 feet in the air’
‘Right about the time I thought I should land the eagle had other plans. He nailed it so fast all I saw was the drone go down from about 120 feet in the air.
‘I’ll be honest, I ducked for cover because it was almost directly over my head. It landed about 8 feet in front of me.
‘The eagle flew off and I saw where it landed and watched him take off again and fly away. I am an animal lover and I especially like raptors.
‘I would have never flown in his area had I known he was there and I’m especially glad that he wasn’t harmed.’