Thermal Drone Search for Lost Pets & Deer Recovery in Western Wisconsin
Thermal drone searches for missing pets and deer recovery across Western Wisconsin, operated by Dave Whitehouse from Eau Claire and New Auburn. Pet and deer searches have a flat search fee with no extra locate charge. Call or text 715-210-3506 to discuss your location and current availability. Weather, flight conditions and existing missions affect scheduling.
If a credible new sighting follows the initial search, we will search the new area again at no additional charge. When a live trap is appropriate, we can help obtain one at no additional charge.
When a dog or other pet goes missing, thermal drone technology can help search large rural, wooded, and difficult-to-access areas from the air. Drone-Search provides professional thermal drone searches for lost pets throughout Western Wisconsin, helping cover large areas quickly while reducing unnecessary ground searching.
Drone-Search uses aerial thermal imaging and high-resolution optical zoom to help locate deer after the shot. Our thermal drone deer searches can help determine whether a deer is deceased or still alive and provide hunters with valuable information for making responsible recovery decisions.
Experienced Search & Rescue.
Advanced Thermal Drone Technology
Drone-Search is operated by Dave Whitehouse, a retired Eau Claire Fire Department Captain with over 35 years of search-and-rescue experience. Dave is a lifelong hunter and dog lover. Using the latest thermal drone technology, he has assisted with hundreds of lost-pet searches, deer recoveries, and public-safety search operations.
In the news: Watch Dave Whitehouse’s FOX Weather interview about Duke’s rescue.
Read WQOW’s story about the rescue of a dog trapped on ice.
Areas We Serve
Thermal Drone Search Across Western Wisconsin
Drone-Search is based in Eau Claire and New Auburn and provides thermal drone search services throughout Western Wisconsin. Our primary service area includes Eau Claire, Chippewa, Dunn, Buffalo, Rusk, Clark, and Trempealeau counties. Call or text Dave to confirm availability for your location.
Thermal Drone Search Missions
Explore photos and videos from our Western Wisconsin lost-pet searches, deer recovery missions, and wildlife surveys. Each search has different conditions and outcomes. The footage shows how Dave uses thermal imaging and aerial cameras in the field.
Our Mission
At Drone-Search, our mission is to provide professional, ethical thermal drone search services throughout Western Wisconsin. We help families search for lost dogs and pets, assist hunters with deer recovery, and support other search needs using advanced aerial thermal imaging technology. Our goal is to search large and difficult areas efficiently while minimizing unnecessary ground disturbance and helping our customers make informed decisions based on what we find.
Professional Thermal Drone Search Services in Western Wisconsin
Drone-Search is owned and operated by FAA Part 107-certified remote pilot Dave Whitehouse and is proudly based in the Chippewa Valley, serving clients throughout Western Wisconsin. We specialize in:
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Lost dog and missing pet recovery using thermal drones
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Deer recovery using thermal imaging and high-resolution aerial cameras
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Wildlife surveys and aerial thermal searches in difficult terrain
Drone-Search provides professional thermal drone searches that can significantly reduce the time and physical effort required to search large or difficult areas. From the air, we can efficiently search fields, woods, wetlands, waterways, and other difficult terrain while minimizing unnecessary ground searching.
Advanced Thermal Drone Technology – Day or Night
Our thermal imaging drones detect differences in surface temperature both day and night, helping us search for animals across a wide range of terrain and conditions, including:
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Wooded areas and brush
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Tall grass and cropland
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Swamps and wetland areas
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Low-light, nighttime, and challenging weather conditions
By searching from the air, thermal imaging can help us cover large areas efficiently and identify heat signatures that may be difficult to detect from the ground.
Experienced, Ethical Thermal Drone Search
Drone-Search is trusted by pet owners and hunters across Wisconsin for our:
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Documented search results and firsthand field experience
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Discretion and professionalism
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Ethical recovery practices
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Fast response times
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Drone operations conducted by an FAA Part 107-certified remote pilot
We provide responsible drone search services with respect for landowners, wildlife regulations, safe flight operations, and the urgency that comes with searching for a missing pet or recovering a deer.
Formerly Northwest WI Lost Pet and Deer Recovery
Drone-Search, owned and operated by Dave Whitehouse, was formerly known as Northwest WI Lost Pet and Deer Recovery. The Drone-Search name better reflects our thermal drone capabilities and the services we provide throughout Western Wisconsin.
New name, same owner, same commitment to professional thermal drone search services.
