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Taughannock Falls - rappel assistance needed - Drone retrieval

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Roman H · · Somerville MA · Joined Jul 2025 · Points: 0

Hello, this may be a long shot, but I lost a drone near Taughannock Falls after a bird attacked it. It is a custom drone witha gopro and means a lot to me. I have a video and a location where it fell (in a bush along the stream, far enough not to be swept away), but I am unable to get down there and get it. I was wondering if any climbers who live around that area are willing to meet up and rappel down to the stream to help retrieve it. I can compensate for the effort. 

grug g · · SLC · Joined Jul 2022 · Points: 0

Sounds like there is one less drone out there not disturbing wildlife and humans.

Rob Dillon · · Tamarisk Clearing · Joined Mar 2002 · Points: 726

How can I get one of these birds?

Valerie A B · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Jun 2010 · Points: 307

Rappelling and rock climbing are not allowed in Taughannock Falls State Park. Neither are drones without the proper permit. 

SMarsh · · NY, NY · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 37

"Visitors are required to stay on designated trails..."

So, Valerie is correct.  I wouldn't risk being cited for anyone's drone.

Marc801 C · · Sandy, Utah · Joined Feb 2014 · Points: 65
Roman Hwrote:

Hello, this may be a long shot, but I lost a drone near Taughannock Falls after a bird attacked it. It is a custom drone witha gopro and means a lot to me. I have a video and a location where it fell (in a bush along the stream, far enough not to be swept away), but I am unable to get down there and get it. I was wondering if any climbers who live around that area are willing to meet up and rappel down to the stream to help retrieve it. I can compensate for the effort. 

Sorry. Looking at the other responses, your drone and GoPro are permanently abandoned.

Cherokee Nunes · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2015 · Points: 0

Your drone sleeps alone. 

Steve Williams · · The state of confusion · Joined Jul 2005 · Points: 235

Happy for the bird!!!

Nick Goldsmith · · NEK · Joined Aug 2009 · Points: 470

Hopefully the bird didn't get hurt. 

Ellie Bayles · · Woburn, MA · Joined Apr 2021 · Points: 0

Also the cliffs at Taughannock are shale, it crumbles in your hand and the area has seen serious rockfall before. If you rappel and kick the wrong rock you could hurt yourself, someone else, and/or mess up a nice natural area. Do not try this. 

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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