Oxygen Aerial Images donates flight time and drone expertise to support Drone SAR for Lost Dogs UK in search-and-rescue operations for lost dogs and other animals.
Drone SAR for Lost Dogs UK is a nationwide, non-profit network of volunteers that provides 100% free search and rescue services to reunite missing dogs and other lost animals with their owners.
Founded in 2017 by Graham Burton, the organisation operates on the rule that no owner should ever have to pay for help finding a lost pet.
What They Do
- Aerial Drone Searches: Mobilises a network of thousands of volunteer drone pilots (ranging from licensed commercial operators to skilled hobbyists). They fly high-definition and thermal imaging drones to scan dense woods, vast fields, coastal areas, and hard-to-reach terrain far faster than ground teams can.
- Ground Coordination & Trapping: Drones are only part of the equation—they also deploy ground search teams, set up trail cameras, and place humane live traps. This is especially crucial when a missing dog enters “survival mode” (frightened and fleeing from human voice or contact).
- Centralised Reporting & Dispatch: Owners can log a missing pet online or via their online community. Dedicated admin volunteers verify details, map the last-known location, and alert nearby pilots and foot searchers to deploy rapidly.
- Collaboration with Pet Networks: They work hand-in-hand with organisations like DogLost, local rescue groups, and community networks across the UK to share sightings and coordinate searches.
- Search for Other Animals: Though primarily focused on dogs, their pilot network regularly assists with missing livestock, horses, farm animals, and exotic pets.
Visit their website here: Drone SAR For Lost Dogs UK
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