Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Ranchers and livestock producers often need to monitor large, remote herds and individual animals across expansive terrain, which requires time‑intensive manual checks or costly fixed‑infrastructure solutions. Limited visibility can delay detection of health issues, inefficient herd movement, and increase labor costs.
Solution
SkyDogg offers a drone‑based monitoring platform that combines aerial thermal imaging, GPS tagging, and biometric sensors to provide real‑time visibility of livestock over wide areas. Trained local pilots operate lightweight drones equipped with thermal cameras to locate and assess animals quickly, while attached GPS tags deliver precise location data for each animal. Integrated biometric systems capture health indicators such as temperature and movement patterns, enabling early detection of illness or stress. Data from drones and tags are aggregated into a cloud dashboard where producers can view herd density maps, track individual animal movements, and generate alerts for abnormal conditions, reducing the need for frequent on‑ground inspections.
Target Audience
Primary customers are large‑scale cattle ranches, feedlots, dairies, and livestock transport operators that need efficient, remote monitoring of herd health and logistics.
Features
- Autonomous drone flights with thermal imaging for rapid detection of animal clusters and heat signatures
- GPS-enabled ear tags that provide continuous location tracking for each animal in the herd
- Biometric sensors on tags measuring temperature, activity, and other health metrics
- Cloud‑based analytics platform delivering real‑time herd density maps, movement trails, and health alerts
- Remote operation by locally trained pilots, allowing deployment without specialized in‑house drone expertise
- Integration with existing livestock management software via API for seamless data flow