Thermal Drones

[Stressless]

I could see it definitely being implemented with your Hunter's Safety course. Just another section in it to learn. They touch on it up here in Michigan, acceptable shot angles, vitals, etc. but for both bow and gun (deer hunting in general).

Interesting - As a certified Hunter Safety Instructor in Ohio, New Hampshire, Colorado and Florida I just went and looked to see what changed in the last 20 years or so. Each state I taught in from Ohio in the late 80's to 2007 or so in FL, each course had a segment that only did 'FAM' training for Bowhunting, i.e., familiarize with the weapon back then crossguns weren't legal in two of four states so it was Longbow, Recurve and Compound. Really just ID the components, since I bowhunted I got that segment and the ethics portion when we broke it up to teach. Nothing on-line in those days. As you point out it brushed on the accepetable angles, distance and method of kill, blood loss rather than organ shock from bullets. There was no hands on, no focus on ... technique? ... Not sure that's the right discriptor.


https://myfwc.com/hunting/safety-education/bowhunter/

https://www.bowhunter-ed.com/ohio/

http://nhoutdoorlearning.com/master-outdoorsman/archery/

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. CPW issues hunting and fishing...

cpw.state.co.us

None of the four states 'requires' a separate class to purchase a Bowhunting tag or like in OH using that class of weapon to fill the tag. Each state now has a "add-on" class that is optional. As hunters in the sport with over half the WTD take in OH now coming from 'archery' it seems it's clear it should be done but as Brock points out that will limit the 'Opportunity' without regard to the ethical take of legal game by the ODNR (and all three other states I looked at).

Does anyone have first hand knowledge of the Bowhunter Ed course ODNR has approved? Might be a good segway to another thread training specific not on drones...

 

["J"]

There’s a sheriff’s department down here that has a drone division. The news just had a segment that highlighted the finding of a missing senior citizen. Found them about 600’ from their house in some high grass.
Probably wouldn't have survived without using a drone. Apparently that area was already looked at.

 

[RedCloud]

NC State college is starting a first responders drone class. Now I see they are going full throttle in the class offering it to anyone. I feel the market is about to get over saturated with pilots soon up here.

Drone Training Program - North Central State College

ncstatecollege.edu

 

["J"]

NC State college is starting a first responders drone class. Now I see they are going full throttle in the class offering it to anyone. I feel the market is about to get over saturated with pilots soon up here.

Drone Training Program - North Central State College

ncstatecollege.edu

If you’re a qualified operator, I see this could be an avenue to get into some law enforcement or first responder type employment.

 

[RedCloud]

If you’re a qualified operator, I see this could be an avenue to get into some law enforcement or first responder type employment.

The collage already has a class sponsored by a car dealership that pays for any first responders wanting to get the certification for flying for their department.

 

["J"]

The collage already has a class sponsored by a car dealership that pays for any first responders wanting to get the certification for flying for their department.

That’s awesome. Hopefully they take them up on that deal!

 

[RedCloud]

That’s awesome. Hopefully they take them up on that deal!

I can definitely see a need for it in the fire service. The state patrol has several drones throughout the state and several sheriff's departments here have access to a shared drone.

 

["J"]

I can definitely see a need for it in the fire service. The state patrol has several drones throughout the state and several sheriff's departments here have access to a shared drone.

Here’s the article from what I mentioned earlier.

MSN

 

[triple_duece]

If you’re a qualified operator, I see this could be an avenue to get into some law enforcement or first responder type employment.

Most departments have their own program and operators. Much easier w legalities.

 

["J"]

Most departments have their own program and operators. Much easier w legalities.

They training already trained firefighters to operate drones? Or bringing on drone operators for that sole purpose?

 

[triple_duece]

We started our own program. They trained and had someone give the classes and we have a team of drone operators and licensed.

 

[Boarhead]

Drone Operator Charged by Pennsylvania Game Commission in Sting Operation

An undercover operation by the Pennsylvania Game Commission has led to several charges filed against the owner of a drone deer recovery business.

www.lancasterfarming.com

 

[brock ratcliff]

Found another buck today. Non lethal hit. Hunter just needed closure. He got it when we found the buck along with another laying in a thicket. A coyote walked up to them and both bucks ran off. Pretty cool to see.

 

[brock ratcliff]

They are still dying.

 

[brock ratcliff]

This is another example of a good outcome by making good decisions. He thought he might have been a couple inches back. He watched the deer run off, stop and stand just before walking into a wooded ravine. He left. He called last night. I met up w him at first light this morning and found the deer in minutes (like two or three), about 250 yards from where he was shot.
IMO, if you don’t see them tip over, just forget about it until the next morning, or 8 hours minimum.

 

[Boarhead]

Nice find Brock! Nice buck he shot also!

 

[Boarhead]

The more I follow your thread the thermal drone is pretty badass..no disturbance on the ground and seems like you find them pretty darn quick..plus if they end up off the property you know where to go to get permission to retrieve the deer.

 

[brock ratcliff]

The more I follow your thread the thermal drone is pretty badass..no disturbance on the ground and seems like you find them pretty darn quick..plus if they end up off the property you know where to go to get permission to retrieve the deer.

There were three small bucks standing around the dead one. I assume they were holding a funeral. I didn’t disturb the service.

 

[giles]

Michael thought the shot was high. Recovered the arrow and it looked meaty as meaty gets. Backed out until morning. Seth wasn't far off the ground and found her about 100 yards from the shot. Ended up being a low neck shot.

We then went around and counted every deer on the property. Also got some damn cool shots of a flock of turkeys.

 

[giles]

For the record, I would not fly under these weather conditions. This is a day the dog is a far superior tool for the job if you can't wait.