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A routine night flight turned into a mid-air ambush when a homeowner’s drone was attacked by an owl, all caught on crisp security camera footage that’s now circling the internet. The timestamped clip, filmed on August 12, 2025, shows a drone hovering peacefully over a quiet backyard before an owl suddenly swoops into frame — wings spread wide, talons extended, and eyes locked on its mechanical target. Within seconds, the bird dives straight toward the drone in what wildlife experts are calling a