Thermal Drone Services for Detection and Safety
Finding heat early, especially when it's not visible from the ground
Where Thermal Matters Most
We started flying thermal after the 2018 wildfire season when manpower was stretched thin and terrain was too hard to reach by foot. A thermal drone can see through smoke, over ridgelines, and into spots humans can't safely access. We've flown brush piles, blocks, and burned areas looking for heat that wasn't visible from the ground.
Thermal is also valuable at mills and industrial sites where early heat detection can prevent safety incidents or equipment damage.
Real Thermal Operations
We flew wildfire blocks and brush piles to locate remaining heat not visible through smoke. We've monitored mills to identify overheating chip and sawdust piles before they became dangerous. We located a baby calf moose for Northern Lights Wildlife Society. We supported search and rescue efforts for missing people in remote terrain.
Thermal has saved time, resources, and lives.
Thermal Deliverables
Clear thermal data with actionable results, not just images.
Thermal imagery and video from flights
Hotspot maps with GPS locations
Side by side RGB and thermal visuals
Monitoring reports documenting findings
How We Approach Thermal Work
Flights planned around thermal conditions, clear communication on limitations, actionable results.
Flight Planning
- Early morning or dusk for best contrast
- Optimized altitude and angles
- Clear communication on thermal limits
- Repeatable conditions for monitoring
Results
- Actionable hotspot data
- GPS coordinates for investigation
- Context imagery included
- Ready for decision making
We deliver thermal data that actually helps you respond.