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Deer Recovery Services

Ethical. Efficient. Professional.

Westshore Drone Services provides thermal drone–assisted deer recovery to help hunters locate harvested or wounded deer quickly, ethically, and with minimal disturbance. Using advanced thermal imaging technology, we significantly increase recovery success—especially in low light, thick cover, or challenging terrain.

Call for Recovery

📞 Call or text the pilot directly:
Scott – 440-781-6197

You may also call: 📞 216-800-8497
📍 Brook Park, Ohio

If you believe you made a good shot—don’t wait. Call or text as soon as possible for best results.

How Drone Deer Recovery Works

  1. Call or text after the shot – As soon as it is legal to deploy a drone, contact us with the last known location and shot details.

  2. Thermal aerial search – We deploy a thermal-equipped drone to scan the area efficiently from above.

  3. Visual confirmation – Once a heat signature is located, we guide you directly to the deer.

  4. Ethical outcome – Faster recovery reduces meat loss and unnecessary suffering.

Why Use Thermal Drones for Deer Recovery

  • Rapid coverage of large areas

  • Effective in darkness and dense brush

  • Reduced need for grid searches or pushing deer

  • Non-invasive and minimally disruptive

  • Higher recovery rates compared to traditional tracking alone

When Drone Recovery Is Most Effective

  • Nighttime recoveries

  • Thick woods or tall grass

  • Poor blood trails

  • Long-distance runs after the shot

  • Cold ground conditions where thermal contrast remains strong

Legal & Ethical Compliance

  • All operations comply with Ohio law and FAA Part 107 regulations

  • Flights conducted only when legal and permitted

  • Drone use does not harass wildlife or push deer

  • Thermal imagery is used solely for recovery purposes

Pricing

Standard Call-Out: $350
Includes deployment, aerial thermal search, and guidance.

Successful Recovery Fee: $150
Applied only if the deer is located and recovered.

Payment for the call-out fee is due before flight operations begin. The call-out fee covers time, travel, and operational costs. The recovery fee applies only upon successful recovery.

Service Area & Travel Fees

  • Up to 40 miles from Brook Park: Included

  • 41–65 miles: +$50

  • Over 65 miles: Call for quote