Eagle Camera From World's Tallest Tower in Dubai

This is pretty cool! The Eagle is fitted with a camera and is released from Burj Khalifa in Dubai. At one point, he answers his handler's signal by going into a stoop and it's awesome!

Darshan flew some 830 meters (2,700 feet), offering a breathtaking view of the commercial capital of the United Arab Emirates. His view, cruising alongside the Burj Khalifa, was viewed live by those on the ground — including his roller-coaster dive onto a man’s arm on the ground.

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a reply to: Benevolent Heretic

Absolutely outstanding and unique footage.

I had the idea once to put a go pro on my cat...But I realized I would get 8-12 hours of him sleeping.

They should put a laser beam on its head.

a reply to: projectvxn

I know. I got a touch of vertigo when he stooped!

sweet vid! I was noticing all the little twitch turns its head makes and thinking how cool it is that birds can process that much information so fast.

Beautiful! I wish I had wings!

originally posted by: Phage
They should put a laser beam on its head.

That's reserved for sharks.


Seriously, though -- I like how the bird seems to be looking around, as if he's just along for the ride and enjoying the view.

a reply to: Soylent Green Is People
Situational awareness is very important when maneuvering in three dimensions.

Or looking for a tasty furry thing.