Thermal drone search for a downed deer or a lost pet, flown on the DJI Matrice 4T with radiometric thermal and a 112x zoom camera.
Veteran-owned, FAA Part 107 certified and fully insured. Based in Richmond, Virginia.
- How it works: the search starts at the last known spot and works outward. Heat signatures show through brush and tree cover.
- Timing: call as soon as possible. Thermal works best in the cool of night or early morning.
- Result: you get the location so you can recover the animal yourself.
- Pricing: searches are charged whether or not the animal is found. Travel beyond 30 miles of Richmond is $0.75 per mile.
Deer recovery in Virginia is locate only. The drone is never used to hunt, drive, herd or harass wildlife, and it is not flown on DWR-owned land. Under Virginia rules, after a drone locates an animal, the hunter and anyone helping may not hunt that property for the rest of that calendar day.
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Fequently asked questions
Is drone deer recovery legal in Virginia?
Locate only. The drone is never used to hunt, drive or harass wildlife, and is not flown on DWR-owned land. Under Virginia rules, after a drone locates an animal, the hunter and helpers may not hunt that property for the rest of that calendar day.
Do you charge if nothing is found?
Yes. Searches are charged whether or not the animal is found. Travel beyond 30 miles of Richmond is $0.75 per mile.