Eagle vs drone
A golden eagle grabs a flying drone during a military training exercise at Mont-de-Marsan French Air Force base, Southwestern France, February 10, 2017. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
A golden eagle grabs a flying drone during a military training exercise at Mont-de-Marsan French Air Force base. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
A golden eagle grabs a flying drone during a military training exercise at Mont-de-Marsan French Air Force base. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
A golden eagle carries a flying drone away during a military training exercise at Mont-de-Marsan French Air Force base. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
A golden eagle carries a flying drone away during a military training exercise at Mont-de-Marsan French Air Force base. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
Claws of an golden eagle are pictured as part of a military training for combat against drones in Mont-de-Marsan French Air Force base. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
A golden eagle is pictured as part of a military training for combat against drones in Mont-de-Marsan French Air Force base. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
Boxes with the names of golden eagles are pictured as part of a military training for combat against drones in Mont-de-Marsan French Air Force base. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
A French army falconer works with a golden eagle as part of a military training for combat against drones in Mont de Marsan French Air Force base. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
A French army falconer works with a golden eagle as part of a military training for combat against drones in Mont-de-Marsan French Air Force base. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
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