This is the shocking moment a drone pilot was threatened by a man brandishing a gun - while photographing a property for an estate agent. The fully-registered and licenced drone pilot was flying the aircraft when he was approached by a man armed with a firearm. The suspect claimed he'd been trying to shoot the drone using the weapon - and at this point, it was not clear whether it was a live firearm or a replica. The incident took place in Cirencester., Glos, around 9.30am on Monday (August 22). The 33-year-old man, from Swindon, Wilts, told the angry resident that he was filming an unrelated property for an estate agent, but the suspect continued to act aggressively. When he prodded his victim with the weapon, he was able to disarm him - grabbing the gun and kicking it away. The suspect then fled the scene in his car. Armed officers were deployed and arrested a 71-year-old man from Cirencester when he returned to the location. He was held on suspicion of possessing a firearm with the intent to cause fear. The officers also seized an air rifle following the incident. Gloucestershire Police say the suspect has since been released under investigation. A spokesman said: ''Police were called to reports of a person making threats with a weapon on Shepherds Way, Cirencester, at around 9.30am yesterday (Monday 22 August). ''Armed officers attended the scene and an air rifle was seized. ''A 71-year-old man from Cirencester was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with the intent to cause fear. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.''