What's the best way to analyze flying creatures?

In No Man's Sky, some planets have flying creatures. As far as I can tell, it's very difficult or next to impossible to analyze them, leaving me unable to analyze all creatures on a planet.

So, what is the best way to scan and analyze flying creatures?

Solution 1:

I've found shooting them down is really the best way to scan the little ones (sorry!).

Solution 2:

As of patch 1.07 it is much easier to tag flying creatures from the ground without having to shoot them down first. You may need to zoom in a little bit when using the scanner, but I can do this unfailingly now.

(I was never even able to shoot them down before the patch)

Solution 3:

I found that getting to higher ground, or using the jetpack to get closer, helps a bit.