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Wildlife Thermal Drone Surveys

Accurate, Fast, and Non-Invasive Wildlife Monitoring

At BH Wildlife Consultancy, we specialise in surveying a wide range of wildlife species across diverse habitats using state-of-the-art thermal drone technology. Our experienced team of ecologists and certified drone pilots are fully insured and trained in advanced thermal imaging and GIS mapping techniques to deliver fast, reliable, and evidence-based results.

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What We Offer

Thermal Drone Surveys conducted by skilled professionals

High-resolution imagery and thermal video outputs

Accurate population census data with full spatial analysis

Detailed GIS-based distribution maps

Time-, date-, and location-stamped images for verified reporting

A comprehensive survey report delivered within one week

Drone Surveys by Species

While deer are the primary focus of many of our surveys, our work extends far beyond. We regularly conduct aerial surveys for:

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Deer Drone Surveys

By far the most popular species we work with. We have experience with all six wild species in the UK and have undertaken large landscape-scale counts. 

Wild Boar Drone Surveys

Wild Boar are typically elusive and are difficult to spot. The thermal drone is an excellent tool to locate and count them without causing them any alarm.

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Feral Goat Drone Surveys

Feral Goats often prove difficult to get an accurate foot count due to their preference of living in hard to reach places. The thermal drone has revolutionised the accuracy of counts with its ability to easily get to the challenging locations.

Landscape Scale Thermal Drone Surveys

BHWC specialises in large-scale drone surveys for wildlife monitoring across challenging landscapes. We’ve surveyed several Deer Management Groups in the UK, including a record area of over 600km². Our experienced team ensures fast, accurate, and systematic coverage with no overlaps or gaps.

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Package 1

  • Planning and delivery of drone survey flying to CAA standard.

  • All images and videos resulting from the survey. These include scenery images, thermal imagery and the daylight photographs of the deer.

  • Distribution Map showing the distribution counted on the day(s).

  • Heat Map – Highlighting hotspots.

  • Age/Sex ratio map (if applicable).

  • Excel database with density breakdown.

  • Operator observations during the survey.

Package 2

  • Planning and delivery of drone survey flying to CAA standard.

  • All images and videos resulting from the survey. These include scenery images, thermal imagery and the daylight photographs of the deer.

  • Distribution Map showing the distribution counted on the day(s).

  • Heat Map – Highlighting hotspots.

  • Age/Sex ratio map (if applicable).

  • Excel database with density breakdown.

  • Operator observations during the survey.

  • A detailed report to accompany the maps and data collected

  • Additional outputs include imagery series examples, charts showing sex ratio, recruitment calculations and conclusion/recommendations depending on clients needs.

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Wildlife Drone Footage

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Get in Touch

Interested in booking a wildlife drone survey or learning more about how we can help with your wildlife monitoring needs? Contact us to discuss your project and get a free consultation.

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