A Utah man uses a thermal detection drone to help reunite lost pets with their owners after his own dog went missing for 19 days.
When a beloved pet goes missing, the search can feel overwhelming. It’s like losing a family member, says Keith Anderson who knows that heartache all too well. Over the summer, we lost Oliver for 19 days in the Unitas, he says pointing to his pup. Eventually we got him back with the help of a trapper and people in the community. However, it was during this time Keith learned how impactful a special drone can be in the search.
Everyone was suggesting we should find a drone, especially one with a thermal camera but we really couldn’t locate anybody that had one that was locally available.After reuniting with his beloved pet, Keith was inspired to do more. We wanted to help other people, so we decided to buy a drone and try to provide that service. Equipped with thermal detection technology, this isn’t just any hobbyist drone. This one is about 7-thousand dollars, Keith said. It’s pretty easy to quickly confirm what you’re looking at, and the shape and movement of a dog. With an FAA license, Keith volunteers this service across the state from San Rafael Recreation Area up to Ogden Canyon, relying on GoFundMe donations to cover the cost of the drone. It feels really good to help people out with something like this, because it’s not easily accessible to everyone. While Keith’s high-tech drone is an invaluable tool in the search for lost pets, he says it’s only part of the equation. It really takes a whole community.
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