Lost Pet & Livestock Recovery
Our Lost Pet & Livestock Recovery service is designed for pet owners, livestock producers, farmers, ranchers, equine facilities, veterinary professionals, animal rescue organizations, and property managers who require professional assistance locating missing animals. By utilizing advanced thermal drone technology, we are able to efficiently search large properties and difficult terrain, significantly improving search coverage while reducing the time and resources required to locate missing animals.
Whether you're searching for a family pet, valuable breeding stock, or livestock that has wandered from a pasture, our goal is to provide a rapid, professional, and systematic aerial search to maximize the opportunity for a successful recovery.
How the Process Works
Contact Wicked Wing Drone Services as soon as the animal is discovered missing.
Our team gathers critical information regarding the animal, terrain, weather conditions, and last known location.
A customized flight plan is developed based on the search area and available information.
An FAA-certified Remote Pilot conducts a systematic thermal drone search using advanced infrared imaging technology.
Thermal detections are evaluated in real time, and any potential matches are investigated and verified whenever possible.
If the animal is located, we provide GPS coordinates and assist in directing you to its location.
If the initial search is unsuccessful, we provide recommendations for additional search efforts based on the information gathered during the mission.
Information We Need to Start your Mission
Owner's name and contact information
Type of animal
Breed, color, approximate weight, and distinguishing characteristics
Current photographs of the animal, if available
Last known location
Date and time the animal was last seen
Direction of travel or behavioral tendencies, if known
Recent sightings or evidence of movement
Property address or GPS coordinates
Property access instructions
Permission to operate on the property
Typical Service Area
Wicked Wing Drone Services provides Lost Pet & Livestock Recovery services throughout the United States, subject to scheduling, FAA airspace regulations, and local operating requirements.
Travel costs vary based on the location of the search and project requirements. Searches outside our standard operating radius may require additional expenses for mileage, airfare, lodging, rental vehicles, or other necessary travel accommodations. All travel-related costs will be reviewed and approved prior to deployment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our thermal drone technology is effective for locating a wide variety of domestic animals, including dogs, cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and other livestock. Additional species may also be suitable depending on the circumstances.
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As soon as possible. Early deployment often provides the greatest opportunity for a successful recovery before the animal travels farther from its last known location.
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Early morning, late evening, and nighttime generally provide the best thermal contrast, making animals easier to detect.
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Most animals exhibit little to no reaction to drones operating at normal search altitudes. Our search methods are designed to minimize disturbance while maximizing search effectiveness.
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No. Every search is unique, and success depends on many factors, including terrain, weather, the animal's movement, and the length of time it has been missing. While no search can guarantee success, thermal drone technology greatly increases the efficiency and coverage of the search.
Expected Deliverables
A professional thermal aerial search of the designated area
GPS coordinates of the animal if located
Guidance to the animal's location whenever practical
Thermal imagery or photographs when available
A summary of the search conducted
Recommendations for additional search efforts if the animal is not immediately located