Precision Drone Services - Deer Recovery and Lost Pet Search and Rescue

04/22/2025

🚨 WATCH THIS: A Quick Public Service Announcement 🚨

Ladies and gentlemen, the world is changing fast — and so are the tools we use to find lost dogs. 🐕‍🦺🛰️

Drones, thermal cameras, and spotlights might look suspicious to some, but let me assure you:
We’re not here to spy. We’re here to help. 🙏

We, the search & rescue drone pilots, aren’t interested in what you’re doing, who you’re with, or what’s going on in your yard.
We’re out here trying to reunite lost family members — pets who’ve gone missing and the heartbroken owners who haven’t slept, haven’t gone to work, and haven’t stopped searching. 💔🐾

💬 99.9% of the time, when someone approaches us, they go from skeptical to supportive the moment they hear why we’re really there.
But not this guy…

👇 Meet (allegedly) Steven Ray Buchannon of Joppa, Maryland 👇
He assumed I was lying about a missing dog, stormed out of his truck, and made a beeline for my drone like he was about to smash it 🧨 (hence the quick pickup you see in the video).

🙄 Steven, I promise — your life isn’t interesting enough for me to spy on.
That’s what the cell phone in your pocket is for. 📱

You claim to value your privacy, yet carry a GPS-tracked, mic-enabled, always-recording device 24/7…
But you're mad about... my little drone? 🤷‍♂️ Make it make sense.

📌 For anyone curious:

🔹 a) I’m FAA-licensed and fly professionally ✈️
🔹 b) The FAA governs airspace — I can fly over private property unless I’m breaking laws (which I’m not)
🔹 c) If we see som**hing on thermal that might be a dog, we spotlight to confirm. If it’s not, we move on. Fast. 🚨
🔹 d) My drone has Remote ID — everything I do is tracked and logged. Doing anything shady would be incredibly stupid. 🤦‍♂️
🔹 e) No one’s spending $20K+ to play “neighborhood spy.” We’ve got jobs, families, and businesses. Trust me, we do not care about your m**h lab. 🧪🏚️
🔹 f) Cattle don’t stampede because of drones. 🐄
I’ve flown over thousands of cows, horses, and more — they couldn’t care less.
We fly at 200–400 ft. They either think it’s a bird or just ignore it.
Only animals I’ve seen spook? 🐇🐺🦊 Rabbits, coyotes, and foxes.

⚠️ In all my years flying professionally, I’ve never dealt with someone as unhinged as this.
Makes me wonder — would he have acted the same if we were searching for a lost child instead of a dog? 👶🆘

We’re just out here trying to bring someone’s best friend home.
That’s it. That’s the mission.

Don’t be like Steven.

💬 Share this if you support drone teams helping bring pets back home.

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04/19/2025

Update. We spent four hours covering 800+ acres and did not spot Tango. He is either still in the area underneath som**hing or outside of the search grid somewhere. Cecil county; be on the lookout for this adorable ten pound puppy. As always; DO NOT CHASE, APPROACH, CALL, WHISTLE ETC. SEE AND REPORT ONLY TO Toni Day.

04/16/2025

Jo the Austrailian Cattledog mix in Wilmington has been found safely! Last night I came out and flew for 4 to 5 hours. We had a sighting and use the sightings to pick where we flew and unfortunately we never flew over top of her because the next day (today) she was spotted under somebody's porch in the morning probably about a quarter mile right outside the edge of our search grid. We decided to start searching again around 7 PM tonight. On my way there I saw probably the most vivid rainbow I've ever seen and texted it to the client and told her that hopefully this is a sign. Sure enough, the second my feet hit the asphalt a neighbor two doors down from where Jo was spotted said they have her in their backyard trapped. I didn't even need to launch the drone. Will blame the rainbow on this one and be grateful none crossed the rainbow bridge tonight! Now I'm off to Street Maryland to find a lost German shorthaired pointer. Wish us luck

04/15/2025

Good news everyone! Ashton at Bring Ace Home - A Lesson In Faith was successful in trapping Skye. She is finally safe. There were several tense moments during this rescue; some real nail biting moments! Good work to everyone involved and everyone who gave a piece of themselves to help bring Skye back safely.

Day #12.75 - WELCOME HOME SKYE! 🖤✝️
04/14/2025 - 10:14 PM
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Details to follow. 🫶🏻

04/11/2025

A case involving a friend of mine:

In a recent case involving a drone operator accused by the Pennsylvania Game Commission of illegal activity, the defendant’s attorney, Michael Siddons, claims the agency deliberately withheld key evidence that could exonerate his client, Josh. The missing evidence includes a crucial phone call recording made to the Game Commission’s central dispatch number—proof that Josh had actively sought permission before using his drone. Siddons argues that this omission was intentional, as the recording would have confirmed Josh’s innocence and undermined the Game Commission’s case.

The attorney representing a man charged by the Pennsylvania Game Commission with using a drone to recover game is asking the state Legislature to hold a committee hearing on the

04/10/2025

Raw video footage! Today I was flying my drone in search of a lost pup named Skye, who’s been missing for seven days. A sighting came in around 10 a.m. in a neighborhood, and even though it was bright and sunny—conditions that aren’t ideal for thermal drones—I headed out immediately, hoping she was still on the move. I flew for hours, but with the sun high in the sky, visibility was tough and I didn’t spot her.Later in the evening, around 7:30 p.m., I launched again—and almost instantly, I found Skye. I dropped a pin and called her owner and Ashton from Bring Ace Home while keeping my drone above to guide them in.But Skye is deep in fight-or-flight mode. Even though she knows her owner, she took off the moment she saw him and ran nonstop for about half a mile. I marked her trail as best I could and followed her with the drone, but eventually, she left the Belmont Country Club neighborhood and I lost signal just outside the gate.

Here’s what we need from the public:Please do NOT chase Skye. Do NOT call her. Do NOT approach her.If you spot her, drop a pin or note the location, and immediately contact Ashton or her owner.Chasing her only makes things worse. Let’s work together to get her home safely.

04/01/2025

Man I love all the things I get to do in life!
When your life moves in rhythm with your why, even the hard days hum with meaning.

Spent my Sunday counting deer from the sky —
900 acres on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Final count?
65 whitetail. 130 sika.
Also saw turkeys, turtles, ducks… basically a wildlife parade.

And yes — sika deer scream.
(If you know, you know.)

This isn’t your average Sunday stroll.
This is drone deer surveying — Eastern Shore edition.

04/01/2025

Dear Friends,

I want to take a moment to share that I will not be available to assist with dog searches or photo & video work for the next 2-3 months. This is due to previously scheduled commitments.

Please know that my commitment to helping lost pets remains strong, and I look forward to resuming searches as soon as possible.

In the interim, please reach out to with Colleen at GoodBoy Dog Recovery or Joshua at Precision Drone Services if you need a thermal drone search for your lost pet.

Thank you for your trust and support—I’m truly grateful for this community. Wishing you and your beloved pets safety and well-being.

03/26/2025

Wrapping up at the Spray Drone End User Conference 2025. I have learned far me than I imagined and the networking opportunities alone were well worth the price of admission. The generosity with knowledge of the more experienced operators/applicators is appreciated 100x. 2025(our second season) will exponentially outshine 2024 with the take-aways from attending this conference. Thanks again to everyone who spoke or was willing to share their tips and tricks with me. It won't be forgotten.

03/19/2025

The moment we first spotted Sonny the missing horse with our drone! Rescue moved super fast so this was all I got!

03/19/2025

I can't write this stuff if I tried. How funny is this?!?! Just coming home from finding Sonny the horse in Virginia and saw this on the side of my mailbox. The sign has been there for days. Watch until the end. Fyi: Owner has been sent the video.

03/19/2025

Tonight I got a call about Sonny the missing horse who has been out roaming around for the past 24 hours after a Haybarn fire. Took us about 45 minutes and we were able to locate him on someone's property about a half of a mile away from home. He's home safe now.

03/04/2025

Catching up on videos in my queue to edit:

JUST IN TIME TO SAVE THANKSGIVING! In this video, I use my drone to locate a lost dog in Harford County, MD, reuniting them with their family right before the holiday. There’s nothing better than seeing the relief and joy on their faces!

🚨 Lost Dog Recovery Tip: Knowing Who Your Dog Trusts Matters! 🚨

When we were out searching for Bruno, he initially ran from Dad. But once we realized he was more bonded with Mom, we sent her in—and just like that, he was relieved and happy to come to her.

This is exactly why we always ask, “Who is your dog most bonded with?” It can make or break a rescue. If the wrong person tries to call or approach a lost dog, it can backfire fast. Unless your dog is already running directly to someone, no one else should be calling out or trying to approach them. More often than not (90%+ of the time), this pushes the dog further away—and sometimes, into danger.

If your dog ever goes missing, trust the process. Let the right person lead, stay patient, and give them the best chance to come home safely. 🐾

📞 Need drone search assistance? Contact Precision Drone Services LLC at 443-982-6782

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03/04/2025

🚨 a couple nights ago I was out in Wilmington Delaware looking for Lexi. Surprisingly I didn't find her especially because of her age and some mobility issues. If you live in the Wilmington Delaware area please share this info.

02/24/2025

🤯 Chasing coyote away from the lost dog with the drone!

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02/20/2025

Daisy is home. Found her almost 2 miles away from home chilling in somebody's backyard like she owned the place.