Call your regional pilot.
East Tennessee: Will. Middle Tennessee: Branson. Share your county, shot time, and the last place you saw the deer.
East & Middle Tennessee
Thermal drone
deer recovery.
When the blood trail runs out, bring a thermal drone into the search. Call Will for East Tennessee or Branson for Middle Tennessee and take the next step toward finding your deer.
DJI Matrice 4T thermal dronesFAA-certified & insured pilotsDirect regional pilot contact
For the search after the shot
Take the search
beyond the last sign.
Thermal drone deer recovery brings an aerial view to the search after the shot. With DJI Matrice 4T thermal drones, your pilot can look for temperature differences and inspect ground that's hard to see on foot. Your last sign helps guide where the search begins.
See how a thermal drone search worksRequest a deer recovery search
Let's get your
search moving.
Your last sign is the starting point. Tell your pilot what happened after the shot and talk through the next move.
Build the search plan.
Talk through the direction of travel, property access, search timing, and price with your pilot.
Put thermal imaging to work.
Once your search is confirmed, your pilot brings an aerial perspective to help look for your deer.
Plan your search: qualifying Tennessee deer recovery flights take place on private land with permission, from 30 minutes after sunset to 3 a.m. local time. Call to discuss timing and availability.
East & Middle Tennessee deer recovery
Your region.
Your recovery pilot.
Reach Will for East Tennessee or Branson for Middle Tennessee to discuss your deer, your property, and a thermal drone search.
East Tennessee
Will
Talk with Will about bringing thermal drone deer recovery to your East Tennessee search.
Call Will — East Tennessee(865) 440-1848Explore East Tennessee deer recoveryMiddle Tennessee
Branson
Connect with Branson to plan a thermal drone deer recovery search in Middle Tennessee.
Call Branson — Middle Tennessee(931) 273-5256Explore Middle Tennessee deer recoveryFrom the field
Worth the search.
How can a thermal drone help find my deer?
A thermal drone gives your pilot an aerial view and uses temperature differences to help spot a deer. Your last sign, the direction it traveled, and any tracking already done help shape a focused search.
Who should I call for East or Middle Tennessee?
Call Will at (865) 440-1848 for East Tennessee or Branson at (931) 273-5256 for Middle Tennessee. Start with your county and what happened after the shot so you can discuss the right next step.
When can we plan a Tennessee deer recovery search?
Call when you need help so your pilot can discuss timing and availability. Current TWRA guidance allows qualifying private-land recovery flights from 30 minutes after sunset until 3 a.m. local time, with landowner permission.
What should I have ready when I call?
Your county, shot time, last sign, direction of travel, and property access details are a great start. A marked pin or tracking notes can help your pilot understand the search area. Share exact locations privately with your pilot.
How do I get a price for a thermal drone search?
Call the pilot for your region with your county and search details. You can talk through the search price, travel, and what's included before deciding to book.
Can thermal imaging help in wooded terrain?
Thermal imaging adds another way to check visible ground and gaps in woodland cover. Your pilot uses the terrain and available openings to guide the search and explains what the conditions allow before you book.
East & Middle Tennessee
Give your deer search
a new perspective.
Call Will in East Tennessee or Branson in Middle Tennessee. Share your last sign and talk through a thermal drone deer recovery search.