On the afternoon of June 20, a routine drone inspection at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Area, southern China, took an unexpected turn when the drone was suddenly struck by a peregrine falcon. The falcon swooped past the camera before disappearing, only to reappear moments later and launch a direct attack on the drone.

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon is renowned for its dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity, drawing numerous visitors. According to the local forestry department, the peregrine falcon is a nationally protected species in China, famed for its incredible flight speed, reaching up to 320 kilometers per hour, making it the fastest bird in the world.

Although the drone was not severely damaged by the encounter, the incident served as a reminder for scenic area staff to exercise caution when operating drones in wildlife habitats to avoid unnecessary disturbances. This experience also provided a rare wildlife observation opportunity for the staff. They expressed a renewed commitment to preserving the natural environment of the Grand Canyon, ensuring that wildlife can continue to thrive in the area.

The video was provided with permission from local media.

张家界大峡谷景区，以其险峻的地貌和丰富的生态资源吸引着无数游客。然而，近日这里却上演了一场与众不同的“空中对决”。
6月20日下午，景区工作人员在使用无人机进行日常巡查时，意外遭遇了一只游隼的猛烈追逐，这场惊心动魄的空中较量被无人机镜头完整记录了下来。

当天，大峡谷内云雾缭绕，为景区增添了一份神秘色彩。工作人员正操控着无人机在峡谷间穿梭，捕捉着这片自然奇观的壮丽景色。突然，无人机遭到了猛烈撞击，原来是一只游隼从镜头前一掠而过。这只游隼似乎对无人机产生了浓厚的兴趣，消失后不久便再次现身，正面朝无人机袭来。
当地林业部门介绍，游隼是国家二级保护野生动物，以其惊人的飞行速度而闻名，是世界上飞行最快的鸟类之一，时速可达320千米。
尽管无人机在遭遇游隼追逐后并未受到严重损坏，但也提醒了景区工作人员在野生动物栖息地操作无人机时需要格外小心，以免对野生动物造成不必要的干扰。同时，这次经历也为景区工作人员提供了一次难得的野生动物观察机会。他们表示，将更加珍惜这片自然的馈赠，努力保护好大峡谷的生态环境，让更多的野生动物得以在这里繁衍生息。