Rehkitz rescue by drone: volunteers in the region seek wildlife from the sky

In 2024, at least 22,400 roe deer were rescued thanks to drone operation. Similarly, more than 4,000 young rabbits, hedgehogs and similar animals were rescued.

The association "Rehkitzrettung Nockregion" is committed to the protection of wild animals. With success: A first dewkitz could already be saved this year. The non-profit association "Rehkitzrettung Nockregion" has made it its task to prevent animal suffering by mowing death by mediating between agriculture and hunting and using trained volunteer rescue teams with thermal drones. The first dewkitzrettung this year In the early morning of 13 May …

Between 10,000 and 20,000 roe deer lambs risk ending up under the lawn mowers in Danish fields.

Tragic find in northern Saxony: A deer has been killed during mowing. The hunting tenant is stunned and accuses the farmer of laziness. Would a simple call have sufficed to locate and save the animal by drone with thermal imaging camera? Now the farmer is threatened with legal consequences.

The Federal Ministry of Economics increases the funding for the purchase of drones to rescue deer.

In high grasses, animal protectors search for young roe deer year after year - so that they do not fall victim to the Mahd. Thanks to recent decisions, these people will soon be more supported.