Allstar Aerial

03/29/2026

A quick safety check now can prevent a long search later.

03/16/2026

Drones are often suggested as a quick solution when a dog goes missing. While they can be useful in specific circumstances, their capabilities are frequently misunderstood. Separating myth from fact helps ensure they are used safely and effectively.

03/16/2026

Looking for a lost dog is like solving a puzzle because many pieces must come together for a successful recovery. Dogs behave differently when lost, travel unpredictable routes, and may be found through different paths—sightings, flyers, microchips, shelters, or a return to the area they escaped.

03/14/2026

Check out our recent search for Lilly, a german shepherd that got lost from her family in Oakland, TN. She was missing for 8 days, there were several sightings from members of the community.
Happy to say she is now back home where she belongs.

Thermal drone search and recovery of Lilly, a 6 month old German Shepherd that had been missing for 8 days in Oakland, TN.

10/29/2025

Thank you Tennessee Lawmakers for passing the bill to allow the TWRA Commission to change hunting regulations to allow drone deer recovery.

Looking forwared to seeing how the Commission will address this, and when it will happen to make drone deer recovery legal in Tennessee.

Deer Drones & Baiting in Tennessee

Deer season is in full swing, and we’ve seen some questions lately about two new laws — using drones to recover deer and the new deer bait license. Here’s what you need to know:

Deer Bait Privilege License
- Start Date: The law takes effect August 1, 2026, and the license will be valid beginning with the 2026–27 hunting season.
- This new license will allow baiting only on private land once it becomes available.
- The license will cost $50 for residents and $100 for nonresidents.
- Until then, baiting remains illegal except under an approved wild hog depredation permit.

Drone Recovery of Wounded Deer
- Lawmakers passed a law to allow the TFWC to set rules on drone recovery.
- TWRA must first establish rules for how and where drones can be used.
- Once those rules are approved, the law will only apply to private property and for recovery purposes only — not for scouting or hunting.
- Until those official rules are finalized and announced, using a drone for deer recovery is still illegal.

TWRA will share updates and full rule details as they’re finalized, so stay tuned here for the latest information.

02/27/2025

Progress on SB0130 which will allow the TWRA commissioners to authorize the use of drones to locate and retrieve deer that have been shot by hunters. The Senate Energy, Ag., and Natural Resources Committee recommended it for passage and it has been referred to the Senate Calendar Committee.

HB0175 is on the calendar for the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee for 3/5/2026.

Contact your elected State Officials and urge them to support these companion bills.

02/22/2025

Many may know that currently using thermal drones to aid hunters in locating and recovering deer carcass is illegal in Tennessee. In short drones are illegal when hunting and under the definition of hunting everything from the time you exit the vehicle until the deer is checked in is hunting.
I am proud to see our West TN Senator Page Walley has sponsored legislation to allow the TWRA Commissioners to make necessary changes. Contact your elected state officials and ask them to support this legislation.

DRONES FOR DEER? Tennessee hunters may soon be able to use drones to find wounded deer. fox13.tv/3WnUlqq

02/21/2025

Welcome to Allstar Aerial. This page is where I will post stories and videos about pet rescue missions and deer carcass recoveries using a thermal drone.
Be forewarned, I am not a video editor or content creator but I do love flying drones, have done it for years and look forward to the opportunity to use the thermal drone to help pet owners and hunter’s with the technology.