06/05/2026
We were unaware of this group until someone recommended we join it. So, given we are located in Jackson, TN, we wanted to make sure you all knew we offer thermal drone services for pet searching, and hopefully recovering them. We've been offering drone services since commercial drone services were made legal back in 2016. We provide services for, Tennessee State Parks, TLM here in town and, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development to name just a few. We also serve clients all over North America with our award winning photography and cinematography.
Having said that, we are aware of ongoing scams where a company preys on those who have lost their pet and used AI to make it look like they found it and require payment to get it back to you. Don't fall for it! Look for red flags and ask questions. Ask for video that's longer than 15 seconds or photos of different angles that you haven't posted and make sure the photo matches what you can verify. If they get angry or demeaning for you asking, cease communicating and trust your instincts. If you uncover a scam, report it to law enforcement. They genuinely want to stop these scammers.
In addition here are some tips:
Put out some items/bedding with familiar scent on them close to where your pet got away (hang some on low branches so the scent can be carried better by the wind in the direction they were seen going), and where the last sightings were, and check those at known resting times.
If it's a cat, try dispersing the litter box they were using in areas they were last seen. Again, make sure the scent is traveling the way they were last traveling. You can even put some in a nylon stocking and hang from a low-lying branch.
If these tips aren't doing what they should, reach out (as soon as possible, or after a very recent sighting) so we can provide our services so they can help you have one of the best chances of recovery.
Here's a few things to note:
-We can't see through dense tree coverage
-When the ambient temperature of the air is similar to your pets body heat (think summer), it's harder to see animals on thermal
-During summer months, it's better to search at night
-The closer to the airport, the lower we have to fly or we can't fly at all without FAA approval
-The sooner you reach out, the better the chances we can find your pet by air
You can find additional information on our website if you need us.