Take flight with an Eagle that has a GoPro attached! Awesome video!

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:14:47 -0400

Check this out! What an amazing video!

http://abcnews.go.com/International/watch-eagle-soar-worlds-tallest-building/story?id=29643918&cid=fb_abcn_sf

See Eagle's-Eye View From World's Tallest Building

Conservation group attaches cam to eagle on Dubai's Burj Khalifa tower.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 3 at 2015 3:20 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:20:08 -0400

That is awesome. Thanks for sharing it! Makes one a bit envious of the ability to fly.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 3 at 2015 3:32 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:32:38 -0400

Well, LTC Private RallyPoint Member, you just so happened to tag exactly the right guy for this discussion thread! Darshan, the American Golden Eagle that made this flight (and video) was trained at the Southeastern Raptor Center, College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University (my alma mater, of course)!
It's part of the Auburn pre-game tradition that an eagle (now War Eagle VII) is released from the top of the stadium and circles until told to attack (land) on the 50 yard line. It's most impressive, and it happens before each home game.
This photo was taken 8SEP01, just three days before the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in NYC. I was at the game.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 3 at 2015 5:02 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 17:02:47 -0400

One of the Coolest Video's I've ever seen.. Too bad the Burj wasn't there in 91 when I was there. I would have toured that big old bugger.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 3 at 2015 9:20 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 21:20:06 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN2l1RZ1TEw

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 3 at 2015 9:23 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 21:23:44 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BDadLSS7Ck

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Apr 18 at 2022 9:49 AM

Cpl Vic Burk — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:49:47 -0400

Fantastic video Major.