Thermal Drones supplies thermal‑imaging drones and a cloud‑based POI suite (POICloud, POIStudio, POIApp) that enable wildlife rescue teams to locate and protect vulnerable animals such as rehkitz (fawn) and nest sites more efficiently.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Conservation teams and emergency responders often struggle to locate small, heat‑emitting wildlife such as fawns or bird nests over large, difficult terrain, leading to delayed rescues and limited coverage with traditional ground searches.
Solution
Thermal Drones provides purpose‑built thermal‑imaging drones combined with a cloud‑based POI suite (POICloud, POIStudio, POIApp) that streamlines detection, georeferencing, and coordination of rescue missions. The drones capture real‑time infrared video, which is automatically linked to POICloud for instant mapping of hotspots onto smartphones. POIApp guides field volunteers to each location, while POIStudio offers AI‑assisted analysis of thermal, color, and multispectral imagery to confirm species and generate actionable reports. Integrated training, support, and rapid replacement services ensure teams remain operational throughout the season.
Target Audience
Primary customers are regional wildlife rescue NGOs, national art‑protection organizations, and emergency services that require fast, scalable thermal detection for animal rescue and habitat monitoring.
Features
- DJI Enterprise thermal drones (Mavic 3T, Matrice 4T/4TD, Matrice 30T, Matrice 350RTK, Matrice 400RTK) equipped with RTK‑GPS and laser rangefinders for precise, weather‑resistant hotspot detection
- Real‑time georeferencing that streams detected points directly to POICloud and synchronizes with POIApp on volunteers’ smartphones
- POIStudio’s AI‑enhanced image analysis for automatic classification of wildlife, nest sites, and other heat sources
- Cloud‑based mission planning, flight‑plan upload, and automated data logging to streamline large‑area operations
- Integrated training programs (on‑site, online, webinars) and 24/7 support for rapid issue resolution and equipment replacement