Love having the extra batteries to extend my flying time up in the hills!
5-35 minutes
Average Search Time
99%
Success Rate Locating a Fatally Shot Deer That Hasn't Been Pushed
ZERO
Wildlife Harassment
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Great people! Fast and easy communication. It was such a positive experience that I purchased my drone kit from them! Super easy and the kit includes everything you need! They even include videos to set up the drone!
Had some delivery issues handled above and beyond. Great service.
Great people to work with, love my new drone.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 716 reviews.
The course is extremely comprehensive and covers every part of the drone that you need to know about! I was skeptical at first but I was VERY happy to see how in depth the team went on this. I am a very technically/mechanically inclined person and this course helped me learn the ins and outs quicker.
Amazing and great shipping
Installed my spotlight today. Very easy. Works perfect.
Just what I needed to help with early morning or late evening glares! Perfect fit!
Great price for a legit DJI battery.
Great unit and bright
Great simple waiver for clients to sign before a recovery flight!
great customer service and such nice people to deal with just a great place to by a drone in person
This Drone has been great for us. We just opened our own business “Patterson Drone Services LLC”. Highly recommend using Drone Deer Recovery to get it from. They were quick and easy!
Awesome customer service and great products!
Works great and fast shipping
Feels good to know that if my drone ever goes down I have a backup plan
Just been amazing and easy to work with
This drone has amazing capabilities and the elite kit is exactly what you need!
I would rate the SAR Pilot Intro – Thermal Drone Rescue Course as excellent (5 out of 5). The course provided a clear and practical introduction to thermal drone operations, search-and-rescue techniques, and the skills needed to support effective rescue missions.
The team at Drone Deer Recovery is on top of their game. Readily available to answer all of my pre-purchase questions. They have also been very responsive after the sale. Only good things to say about them. Thank you for helping me start my drone adventure!
Zoom was incredible able to take the photo without stressing the deer
Amazing quality from picture and video quality and thermal quality and everything else is just amazing and super quick shipping !
The Pilot locater app gave me 26 jobs alone last year. I have been called for wildlife recoveries, lost pets, and even and water leak inspections. From people who got my information from this app. Great Purchase and great team. Thank you DDR!
A few nights after having the drone system, i had to go help a neighbor out in locating 3 horses and a donkey that had gotten out due to a recent storm. They was located in a mater of minutes. I look forward in doing deer recovery’s, and search and rescues in the near future.
camera is amazing!, it totally exceeded my expectations!
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I really appreciate the quick response after the purchase. Fantastic on replying to emails. Thank you Loretta. Additionally, the videos are well done. I learned a lot because the instructor goes through things in a very logical way and is a great communicator.
Linking it up!! Can’t wait to fly this thing
Listing in the pilot directory started generating leads very quickly. This time of year they have been for lost pets, but I’m sure that will change closer to fall. Very pleased so far!
never flew a drone before, think I'm in love !
The Matrice 4TD has turned out to be a great drone. The elite kit from Drone Deer Recovery includes everything you need to get serious about a drone recovery business of any shape or size. 100% would buy again
The Matrice 4TD has turned out to be a great drone. The elite kit from Drone Deer Recovery includes everything you need to get serious about a drone recovery business of any shape or size. 100% would buy again
Loretta and the team at DDR represent a top notch, one stop service to this industry. So happy to establish a fantastic business relationship with DDR. Thank you!
Would like it if I could move my pin around because I travel alot for work to move my location around and just have drone in truck. Other than that have flow for a few people and has been great
I give drone deer recovery 5 stars.
Excellent training. Worth every chapter.
I was hesitant on buying one just because I didn’t know how well it would perform. I have not found one thing that has been a disappointment. I have really enjoyed viewing wildlife and the zoom on the drone is unbelievable. I would highly recommend this the 4t
Got this drone to locate hogs in our corn. This thing lands in the same spot it took off from
Great batteries made for the DJI Matrice 4T. I always get consistent run time. Can't have the drone returning home before the bad guy is found! We buy all of our drone related equipment from Drone Deer Supply. Great education tools, and even better customer service. Fast shipping and they always have what we need.
Excellent customer service and excellent product!!
These thermal drones are unbelievable. They are pricey, but worth every penny I have two of them now and they are both awesome.
Very pleased
When you order your drone, make sure you add the backup battery for the controller and a second pair or props. Loretta in customer service can help if you have any questions about the exact items to add.
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Revolutionize Your Hunt In Illinois!
With the help of thermal drones, thousands of deer are being recovered that would otherwise have been forever lost. *when flown by a skilled pilot. Unlike dogs that push wildlife in the course of tracking a deer, a drone locates a carcass from 400ft without disturbing wildlife.
See the Difference
Thermal cameras help find wildlife like a moth to a flame. You really have to to see it to believe it.
Here's how it works:
- From 400ft, perform grid searches of surrounding area with the thermal camera. In most environments it's possible to search over 400 acres per hour.
- Switch to Zoom camera to identify the deer and confirm if it is the buck being searched for.
- Drop a pin and recover another buck that may have never been found otherwise.
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Thermal Camera
The best of both worlds!
Thermal and 200X Zoom
Thermal can help you quickly track and 200x can help you confirm! With our drones, we give you everything you need to be successful.
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Questions on how deer drone recovery works in Illinois? Get your answers here!
Is it legal to use a drone for deer recovery in Illinois?
In many states, it's now legal to recover downed deer carcasses using a thermal drone. However, hunting with a drone remains illegal in most states. To confirm the specific laws in your area, please consult with your local game warden.
How does pricing work for recovering a deer?
Each pilot sets their own pricing. Typically, there's an initial fee, with an additional bonus if the deer is found alive or dead. All pilots listed on the Drone Deer Recovery map only charge on-site and never require pre-payment.
Will a drone scare other deer or wildlife?
No, our drone (Matrice 30T) and a skilled pilot allow for searching from 300 feet or more, minimizing disturbance to wildlife. This is significantly less disruptive than traditional methods like using tracking dogs.
Is using a drone safe for the IL environment?
Yes, thermal drone recovery is environmentally friendly. It's less disruptive than other methods and reduces the risk of pushing deer off the property.
What are the benefits of using a thermal drone to find a deer?
The primary benefits include:
- Covering a larger area without scaring wildlife.
- Avoiding disturbing deer on your property and leaving scent in the woods.
- Searching vast areas quickly, even in challenging weather conditions.
How do you calculate your 99% success rate?
When a fatally shot deer hasn't been moved and is searched for within 48 hours, a proficient pilot can typically find it 99% of the time.
Can a deer thermal drone be used to find pets and other animals?
Yes, the thermal sensor on our drone can easily locate animals as small as cats or squirrels.
Find deer & wildlife faster with our premium Illinois deer drone recovery!
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