2A Tac Air OperationsWe were on station with our DJI Mavic 3T within 2 hours of the dog going missing. The dog had run off into a swampy area behind the owner's home and the pup had some serious medical issues. With night falling and cold weather, we did not think the dog would survive the night out. On the first flight, the dog was located and rescued by the owners just a few hundred feet behind the home. This is a literal best-case scenario for the use and deployment of a Thermal Drone in Animal Rescue.
Dog Rescued! Real World Lost Dog Rescue DJI Mavic 3T SAR Part 107 FAA Pilot Thermal Drone2A Tac Air Operations2024-03-28 | We were on station with our DJI Mavic 3T within 2 hours of the dog going missing. The dog had run off into a swampy area behind the owner's home and the pup had some serious medical issues. With night falling and cold weather, we did not think the dog would survive the night out. On the first flight, the dog was located and rescued by the owners just a few hundred feet behind the home. This is a literal best-case scenario for the use and deployment of a Thermal Drone in Animal Rescue.Thermal Drone Search found Extremely Rare Albino Porcupine 1/10,000 born! SAR FAA Part 107 Pilot2A Tac Air Operations2024-10-12 | While searching an area of East Montpelier VT for a missing dog, we happened upon this amazing creature that turned out to be a very rare Albino Porcupine! Only 1/10,000 babies born are like this amazing creature! What a Blessing it was to see this magnificent animal!Thermal Drone finds dog lost deep in woods! SAR FAA Part 107 Pilot M30T2A Tac Air Operations2024-10-11 | During the end of a four-hour search we located a lost dog named Trixie deep in the woods who had been missing for one day. We successfully guided the owners to the dog and coached them in the best practices of calming signals to successfully coax her in and recover her. She was not injured and everyone is doing great! DJI Matrice M30T FAA Part 107 PilotThermal Drone Searching for Lost Dog finds Large Bobcat in NH Woods! SAR FAA Part 107 Pilot2A Tac Air Operations2024-10-08 | While searching an area of Goffstown NH for a missing dog with a DJI Matrice M30T, we located a large Bobcat chilling out in a field! Just wanted to share. Enjoy!Hiring a Thermal Drone Pilot: What to Look for and What to Avoid! FAA Part 107 Pilot SAR2A Tac Air Operations2024-09-19 | In this video I will give you some pointers on some things to look for and some red flags to avoid when looking to hire a Drone Pilot. Enjoy!Pro Drone Tip 1: How to keep your Hands Warm during Operations in Cold Weather! FAA Part 107 Pilot2A Tac Air Operations2024-09-17 | A nice little Pro Tip to keep your hands warm while piloting a Drone during cold weather. We use these MCTI Brand Gloves (we do not sell them) which are touch-screen compatible, but they are not very thick. If you insert one or more heat pouches into the top of the glove they keep your hands nice and warm and you don't lose the dexterity and fine motor skills needed to pilot your drone. FAA Part 107 Pilot.Large Black Bear & Cub Found by Thermal Drone during Lost Dog Search! Part 107 Pilot D J I 30T2A Tac Air Operations2024-09-15 | While looking for a lost dog in Northern VT, we found this rather large Black Bear and a cub just along the woodline. One of the great benefits of flying drones is the wonderful view you get on wildlife!Stray Dog with Bucket Stuck on His Head for 10 Days Rescued By Large Team of Volunteers! SAR2A Tac Air Operations2024-09-07 | A large Team of Volunteers came together to save the life of an abandoned dog that had a bucket stuck to his head for 10 days! We love you Buckey!Skunk went inside Missy Trap set for Lost Dog D J I 30T FAA Part 107 Pilot SAR Thermal Drone2A Tac Air Operations2024-09-03 | Just a fun video of us checking a humane Missy kennel style trap that was setup by animal rescue group NEK Lost Pets Recovery of VT to help catch a lost dog. In this video another visitor has found the trap, but has not triggered the door. We used the spotlight to illuminate the skunk and he absconded. Several days later the dog that our team of volunteers was looking for was successfully rescued with this trap!Realtor Sale Drone Video for Barrington NH Rt 125 Bumford Road Property D J I M 30 T FAA Part 1072A Tac Air Operations2024-09-02 | This is officially our first Realtor video. And it's for a property that we own that we are selling. We just signed on with a great local realtor that we've known for years and figured we'd save her a few bucks and do the video ourselves, rather than have her hire someone. I mean, we said, "we know a drone guy." Our passion is finding missing animals and people, but we are fully set up to complete all sorts of Commercial Drone Photography and Videography. Enjoy!Ethics in Thermal Drone Animal Rescue & Recovery is Critical in this field! FAA Part 107 Pilot2A Tac Air Operations2024-08-21 | ...Thermal Drone Locates Dog in swamp Lost two days on second flight! D J I M 30 T Part 107 FAA Pilot2A Tac Air Operations2024-08-10 | We were called to help locate a hound named "Copper" that had been missing for 2 days and dragging a leash up in Maine. The family had been tracking him and had a feeling he was somewhere in a large marsh. On our second flight he was located. Using our drone and 2-way radios we were able to guide two family members in to rescue Copper who was too weak to walk. He was taken to the Vet and we are told is doing well. What a fantastic result!Honest Review of BK30 Drop System for D J I M30 / M30T Drone SAR FAA Part 107 Pilot Lost Dog2A Tac Air Operations2024-07-28 | This is an honest review of the BK30 Drop System made for the M30 / M30T DJI Drones. It also comes with some very bright red and blue strobes, but you are buying this for the drop system and not for the light show. Watch my video and you'll see what I think!
UPDATE: WOW! Results! So while this isn't meant as an endorsement, which I know it will seem to be by some, the great guy that I purchased my BK30 from, Justin Brandish, justin@brandish.com 904-222-1400, contacted the manufacturer and voiced my concerns and they immediately created a PDF Manual! The weight rating for each of the drop points is 1.5kg (3.3lbs) and you can load both drop points, so you can have a max of 3.0 kg's total loaded to drop. The manual is well made and shows much more than just this. They are working to get up a link to download the PDF file. When it's up, I will link it.Dog Lost during Tropical Storm located with Thermal Drone and Central Vermont Canine Recovery!2A Tac Air Operations2024-07-17 | During torrential downpours and some extreme wind gusts, we worked directly with Central Vermont Canine Recovery to locate Murphy, who was missing and dragging a 15' long lead. There had just been a recent sighting and we were able to locate him with our drone almost immediately and he was rescued the following day. A great result and teamwork by multiple organizations! FAA Part 107 Pilot with DJI Matrice M30TThanking our supporters for always recommending us! D J I Thermal Drone Pilot2A Tac Air Operations2024-07-08 | ...Thermal Drone finds Baby Deer Just Born! DJI Matrice 30T FAA Part 107 Pilot SAR Search and Rescue2A Tac Air Operations2024-06-15 | While on a search for two missing cows, we located a just-born baby deer and her mother. A truly beautiful sight!Thermal Drones DO NOT Scare Dogs Operated by Professional FAA Pilots DJI Matrice 30T SAR Dog FOUND!2A Tac Air Operations2024-06-03 | As a business that helps people find their lost dogs, we are constantly fighting misinformation that dogs and other animals are scared by drones operated by Professionally Licensed FAA Part 107 Pilots. There are even Animal Rescue Groups that Purposefully scare lost dog owners with this misinformation, even though they know it is not true! Here is just another example of a dog that wasn't even bothered at all by the drone, which has ALL of its nighttime strobes running. Nothing makes us happier then reuniting a lost dog owner and their pup!Thermal Drones absolutely Terrify Dogs! (Sarcasm!) DJI M30T FAA Part 107 Pilot SAR2A Tac Air Operations2024-05-30 | ...While on Missing Dog Search Observed TWO Black Bear Cubs! DJI Mavic 3T Thermal Drone FAA 107 SAR2A Tac Air Operations2024-05-24 | While on a Thermal Drone Search for a missing dog located two Black Bear Cubs eating foliage in the woods. Couldn't find the Momma Bear, but no doubt she was close! The missing dog was soon found and rescued! Mavic 3T, FAA Part 107 Pilot.Horse missing four days rescued with help from Thermal Drone! DJI Mavic 3T FAA Part 107 Pilot SAR2A Tac Air Operations2024-05-21 | We were called to assist the owners of a mustang horse named Denver that had escaped his pen and was proving difficult to capture. We assisted with our Thermal Drone and were able to aid with his rescue. We were also assisted by amazing Thermal Drone Pilot Marcus Gilbert who searched on day 2 of this 3 day search mission! Thank-you Marcus!Fat Porcupine Chillin top of tree DJI Mavic 3T FAA Part 107 Pilot Horse Search Rescue Thermal Drone2A Tac Air Operations2024-05-20 | We were called to Dunbarton NH to search for a missing horse. While searching with our DJI Mavic 3T, we happened upon this healthy Porcupine just Chillin' on top of a tall tree!Sacrifices of a Thermal Pet Drone Rescue Pilot DJI Part 1072A Tac Air Operations2024-05-20 | ...Truly a humbling experience DJI 30T 3T Part 107 Pilot Dog Animal Rescue2A Tac Air Operations2024-05-19 | ...DJI Matrice M30T Search for Missing dog that turned out was shot DEAD by neighbor! FAA Part 1072A Tac Air Operations2024-05-09 | We were called to Randolph Vermont to assist a family in finding their 2 year old missing Husky named Halo. She had been missing for well over a week. We conducted a 5+ hour Thermal Drone Search in optimal conditions that were overcast with occasional light rain.
While we observed plenty of wildlife, we did not see Halo. Two days after we left, we learned that Halo had been shot dead by a neighbor of the owners over a week before our search and buried with no report to police.
The person that shot Halo had stated that Halo was attacking his chickens. This is an active criminal investigation. If these allegations are true, we are sickened and justice needs to be done.
That being said, people maintain their presumption of innocence until proven guilty. One of the worst parts is that there is no way this person did not see a huge effort with our drone and numerous other volunteers and flyers all over town looking for Halo and said nothing.
So sad for everyone. May you Rest in Peace Halo.Rainy weather makes me gitty! DJI M30T FAA Part 107 Pilot SAR2A Tac Air Operations2024-05-08 | ...You get what you pay for. DJI Matrice 30T FAA Part 107 Pilot Command Vehicle SAR2A Tac Air Operations2024-05-03 | We are a small drone company that does commercial work, and primarily SAR Operations for Missing People, Pets and Livestock. We work out of a GMC Yukon XL that is our Command Vehicle. We have a huge charging capacity without having to run the vehicle, even for the DJI Matrice 30T, which draws significant wattage.Injured Dog LOST 3 Days Found in ONE HOUR with Thermal Drone! DJI Matrice 30T! Rescued! SAR2A Tac Air Operations2024-04-30 | Dog was lost for 3 days and we used our DJI Matrice 30T Thermal Drone and were able to locate the dog bedded down in less than 1 hour. The dog would not come to owners. Collaborated with our friends at Pine Tree State Pet Trapping to set up Humane Traps in the area. 10 days later "Sully" was trapped and reunited with his family! A very happy ending!Injured Dog LOST 3 Days FOUND in One hour with Thermal Drone! DJI Matrice 30T FAA Part 107 Pilot2A Tac Air Operations2024-04-23 | We drove 2 hours on short notice to Chelsea Maine for the report of a dog "Sully" that had been lost for 3 days (without a sighting) and had been struck by a car. Just prior to our arrival, there was a sighting in the area that the owners believed Sully to be. In approximately one hour, and on the third flight, we located Sully, sleeping and bedded down in some thick brush. While Sully would not come to his owners, this allowed a group to come in with Humane Traps, as we now knew where he was. And other than a slight limp, he appeared in good shape! Despite the drone hovering over Sully, who was asleep, for nearly 10 minutes, Sully wasn't awakened or stirred. Drones DO NOT scare or frighten dogs. We look forward to hearing that Sully is back with his family!Dog lost 4 Days found! DJI Mavic 3T Thermal Drone FAA Part 107 Pilot Drones dont scare dogs!2A Tac Air Operations2024-03-29 | DJI Mavic 3T Thermal Drone FAA Part 107 Pilot Located dog "Brody" lost for four days. Unfortunately, we have some local animal recovery groups that are actively spreading misinformation that drones "scare" dogs and can drive them to run into traffic etc. and are basically not useful for finding lost pets. I made this video as just one example of how dogs do not react to a drone hovering at typical search heights. There are hundreds upon hundreds of other videos on Youtube showing the same thing.DJI Mavic 3T Enterprise found dog Brody lost four days on first flight with thermal camera! SAR2A Tac Air Operations2024-03-26 | Helping dog owner locate missing Shepard "Brody" who had been missing for four days. Was able to locate the dog on the first flight with DJI Mavic 3T. Part 107 FAA Pilot. Dog would not come to owner, but he will be putting out traps now that he knows where Brody is staying.Searching for Missing Person Ashley Turcotte and training future drone pilots.2A Tac Air Operations2024-03-03 | ...DJI Mavic 3T just hovering and chilling...2A Tac Air Operations2024-03-03 | ...Barnstead NH Missing Person SAR Search for Ashley Turcotte DJI Mavic 3T Part 107 FAA Pilot2A Tac Air Operations2024-02-24 | ...Dog lost 4 days in Frigid Cold SAR Found w/ help of Thermal Drone! DJI Mavic 3T FAA Part 107 Pilot2A Tac Air Operations2024-02-20 | Mavic 3T, FAA Part 107 Pilot
A family had their home burn to the ground. They lost one dog (to the fire) and relocated several other dogs to a family member's home nearby. One of the dogs immediately ran off. They contacted us to assist with finding "Pollie," a six-year-old female Newfoundland in good health.
We went out a total of 3 times over 3 days and worked with an amazing team of 15-20 other volunteers to bring Pollie home. Temps at night were in the single digits and she had been spotted many times in a particular neighborhood near where she had run away. She had been leaving fresh blood trails in her paw prints everywhere she had been walking.
On the third day, we were able to spot her with our Mavic 3T and work with the ground teams to ultimately see that she was recovered. Pollie was taken to a nearby Veterinarian and treated for a number of cuts and scrapes, but was otherwise in good health. She lost 20lbs over 4 days. We were honored and humbled to have worked so closely with so many other good people, many of whom had never met each other. This recovery would not have been possible if it weren't for the entire team that came together.
Our company never charges for these services. We do this because we love animals and want to see them brought home.Mavic 3T Thermal Drone Search SAR for Missing Llama finds Massive Grey Squirrel on top of Tree!2A Tac Air Operations2024-02-12 | DJI Mavic 3T, FAA Part 107 Pilot. Went up to Acton Maine to attempt to locate a missing Llama from a local farm (for free.) During about 3 hours of searching the woods, found this well-fed Grey Squirrel just chilling on top of a tree. Though this was neat, sadly we did not locate the Llama.Real World Lost Dog Low Light Thermal Drone Search Mavic 3T SAR Animal Found!2A Tac Air Operations2024-02-07 | DJI Mavic 3T Part 107 FAA Pilot called out to assist with a runaway 12-year-old dog. Conducted Aerial Reconnaissance of vicinity at night with 6 sorties and believe to have located dog. Unfortunately, dog was not at location when we arrived there.Lost Dog in Woods Rescue (scenario) Very Happy Dog Found! DJI Mavic 3T Enterprise2A Tac Air Operations2024-01-30 | Here we show off the capabilities of the DJI Mavic 3T Enterprise Thermal Drone. Further, we discuss how targets that radiate heat, such as people and animals, are significantly easier to locate at night than during the day. Our pet lab Echo volunteered to enjoy some peanut butter in a cup and be "rescued" for this scenario. He has since volunteered to do this again! We will be producing more videos like this in the near future. Enjoy!DJI Mavic 3T Enterprise Part 107 Pilot showing human Search and Rescue SAR Value / Potential2A Tac Air Operations2024-01-22 | This is a quick video to show how a commercial thermal drone, like the DJI Mavic 3T Enterprise, can be a valuable asset in a real-world Search and Rescue / Missing Person case. My team, 2A Tac Air Operations, was recently able to deploy two Mavic 3T's on a real-world missing person case in an all-volunteer capacity. Without getting into the specific case, the takeaways and lessons learned have been tremendous. This video is more aimed at the layperson to show the basic thermal capabilities rather than the professional. Cheers! -2A Tac Air Ops TeamNeighborhood Fireworks New Years Eve 2023 DJI Mini-4 Pro2A Tac Air Operations2024-01-13 | Just a quick video of a small neighborhood fireworks display with our DJI Mini-4 Pro from about 250' AGL.Blizzard 07JAN2024 DJI Mini-4 Pro Part 107 Pilot Barrington NH. Some shudder due to high winds!2A Tac Air Operations2024-01-07 | Put the DJI Mini-4 Pro up for a few minutes in the blizzard. Used Anti-Collision Lighting to maintain VLOS. Some camera shudder during two parts due to some high winds. Enjoy!Dirigo Ranch Feed & Seed Berwick, ME cattle video!2A Tac Air Operations2024-01-07 | DJI Mini-4 Pro, Part 107 Pilot. Very windy day and was amazed at how stable the gimble on the Mini-4 remains! Had a great time filming the Dirigo Ranch's Beef Cattle on their nearby pasture just down the road from their storefront located at 4 Coffin Lane in Berwick Maine. They are a great example of a small family business that we need to support!31DEC2023 Last day of 2023 Barrington NH2A Tac Air Operations2023-12-31 | DJI Mini-4 Pro, Class 107 PilotFirst Project near Post Office Barrington NH 22DEC20232A Tac Air Operations2023-12-22 | ...