Thermal Imaging in Action
A doe spotted with our DJI Matrice 4T during a demonstration flight.
Thermal imaging highlights heat signatures. Thick vegetation and solid obstacles can block the camera’s view.
Our thermal camera in action
In this footage, we spotted a doe using our DJI Matrice 4T. Watch how its heat signature stands out from the surrounding terrain and see how thermal imaging supports our animal searches.
This is our demonstration footage, not a customer recovery. The Matrice 4T combines thermal imaging with visible-light cameras to help us check possible sightings.
What the thermal view contributes
The thermal view makes differences in surface heat easier to notice. In this clip, the doe stands out from the terrain around her. During a search, that contrast can draw our attention to an area that needs a closer look.
The image still needs interpretation. Other animals and warmed surfaces can create points of interest. A short demonstration does not establish a detection distance, a success rate, or the result someone should expect in a different location.
How zoom helps check an animal
Thermal and visible light cameras do different jobs. Thermal imaging can draw attention to a possible animal. When the view and conditions allow, the zoom camera helps examine visible details such as an animal's shape and its surroundings.
That extra examination matters during a missing pet search as well as a deer recovery request. A heat signature alone does not identify someone's dog, and an indistinct image is not a confirmed sighting. The cameras support the operator's judgment; they do not replace it.
A demonstration is not a search result
Thick vegetation and solid obstacles can block the camera's view. This clear sighting does not show what the camera would see under dense cover, and it does not predict the result of another search.
What this means for your request
A recent photo, the last reliable location and time, and property-access details help us assess a search request. The service pages explain prices and terms.
Travel and coverage
We travel beyond 30 miles. The first 30 driving miles from our Dover, Ohio base are included in the search price. If you’re farther away, give us a call to discuss availability and travel costs. Each mile beyond the included 30 costs $2, calculated using the driving distance to your location. This single charge covers the trip there and back.
If you’re 45 driving miles away, the total travel charge is $30.
We also serve locations outside this circle. The circle shows distance in a straight line. Travel charges are based on driving distance. Contact us to confirm coverage for your location.
Need search assistance?
Need help with a deer recovery search? Tell us the last known location and what you have seen so we can discuss a practical search plan.