How drones are revolutionizing the search for lost pets
Summary
In Orange County, California, animal control officers are using drones to find lost pets faster. These drones use special tech like lasers and heat sensors to spot animals in hard-to-see places, helping rescue pets in just minutes instead of days.Key Facts
- A small terrier was found on a freeway with the help of a drone guiding ground teams.
- Drones use lasers and thermal imaging to detect animal body heat over large areas.
- Before drones, finding lost pets could take days or weeks; now searches are faster and active.
- One drone helped find a dog named Lana hidden in thick brush where it was hard to see.
- Another drone helped locate a shy dog named Josie, allowing her owner to safely reunite with her.
- The drone cost nearly $17,000 and was paid for by private donations.
- Other animal control agencies are interested in buying similar drone technology.
- Officers believe the drones are worth the money because they help reunite families with their pets.
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