Fawn rescue using a thermal imaging drone: Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced

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February 13, 2022

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Fawn rescue using a thermal imaging droneThe use of drones in fawn rescue has become well established in Switzerland and beyond, a mostly volunteer-run movement for the welfare of the animals. Fawn Rescue Switzerland regularly organizes information events about fawn rescue. You can register directly here. Login, With the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced delivers DJI In a compact complete set, this is the ultimate tool for fawn rescue. But what makes this drone so ingenious and helpful? – The built-in thermal imaging camera with a resolution of 640×512px helps detect fawns in a field, and the equally integrated 48 MP RGB camera allows you to verify the find. Such specifications were previously only available in larger and more expensive systems. With the help of the Mavic 2 Enterprise With advanced features and a 640x512px resolution, the search for fawns is efficient and safe.

 

The search for fawns

But let's take a closer look at the fawn rescue issue: when does the fawn rescue season start, how does the fawn rescue work, how do you program the drone, and what are the optimal settings?

The peak season for fawn rescue is May to JuneThe best time to fly is always at dawn, when the field is still cold and the thermal imaging camera can optimally detect the temperature difference between the ground and a live fawn. This is when the success rate is highest. The best detection chances are between 9 PM and 8 AM.

For fawn rescue with a Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced we recommend a flight altitude of 40-80m Depending on the pilot's skills and experience. The lower the altitude, the more accurate the results.

The complete solution for fawn rescue

The complete solution for fawn rescue comes with DJI Smart Controller and pre-installed DJI Pilot App. By means of DJI Pilot App can be used via «Mission Flight» Easily mark the field to be flown to and then automatically fly along straight flight paths. To make the search efficient and successful, we recommend... Overlap rate of Up to 10%We often choose a filter for the thermal imaging camera. WhiteHot and BlackHot. The display on the Smartcontroller can be used, for example, in the practical Split Mode When operating in this way, the left half of the screen can be used for the thermal image and the right half for the RGB normal image.

The kit

The Mavic 2 Enterprise The Advanced Kit comes in a shockproof, robust case and includes all components required for flight:

  • 1x DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced with thermal imaging camera 640x512px
  • 1x Smart remote control
  • 1x Intelligent flight battery (self-heating)
  • 3x propeller pair
  • 1x battery charger
  • 1x power cable
  • 1x USB 3.0 Type C data cable
  • 1x USB adapter
  • 1x Gimbalschutz
  • 1x replacement control stick (pair)
  • 1x RC cable (Lightning connector, incl. slider)
  • 1x RC cable (standard micro-USB connector, including slider)
  • 1x RC cable (USB-C connector, incl. slider)
  • 1x Expansion slot cover
  • 1x M2E headlight
  • 1x M2E speaker
  • 1x M2E Collision Warning Light
  • 1x carrying case
  • 1x manual

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