More pilots. More fawns saved.
Fawn rescue season is underway—and many organizations are currently working hard to prepare for the upcoming missions.
One thing in particular has changed in recent years: the use of thermal imaging drones is now standard practice in many places.
However, as the number of missions increases, it is becoming increasingly clear in practice:
In addition to the technology, the availability of qualified drone pilots is also becoming a decisive factor.
One drone is enough—but not a pilot
Many clubs start out with a drone—often with federal funding.
This is an important step. At the same time, experience shows:
- Operations often take place early in the morning and under time pressure
- Some areas must be searched in parallel or on short notice
- Pilots aren't always available
That’s why many teams followthis rule: “
” Just because you have a drone doesn’t automatically mean one pilot is enough!
Instead, it makes sense to train several club members as drone pilots so that we can respond flexibly to operational situations.
5 free drone pilot licenses (A2)
To provide targeted support to organizations, Droniq is offering a special promotion as part of the 2026 fawn rescue season:
When purchasing a thermal imaging drone for fawn rescue by June 30, 2026, organizations will receive five drone pilot licenses (A2), including the online exam, free of charge.
This allows multiple volunteers to be trained at the same time—and makes the organization much more flexible overall.
Important:
The fees for the examination administered by the Federal Aviation Authority (LBA) are not included in this promotion.
Why it makes sense to have multiple trained drone pilots
Even if only one drone is in use, having a more diverse team offers clear advantages:
- Coverage in case of illness or inability to work
- more flexible scheduling during the mowing season
- Exemption for individual drone pilots
- Ability to handle more assignments
In short:
Having more trained drone pilots increases operational readiness—even with just one drone.
Federal funding: A solid foundation for getting started
The current federal grant program for fawn rescue helps organizations purchase drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras.
Clubs can currently receive a grant of up to €3,000 per applicant for the purchase of a drone equipped with a thermal imaging camera.
This makes it an important starting point—but it does not replace the need to build your own team accordingly.
Technology + Training = Successful Operations
Experience from numerous projects shows that the successful rescue of fawns depends on three factors:
- Reliable technology ( Thermal imaging drone)
- Good organization within the club
- Sufficiently qualified drone pilots with a drone pilot's license
Only when these factors work together can operations be planned and carried out efficiently.
Who is this promotion intended for?
This campaign is aimed specifically at:
- fawn rescue associations
- district hunting associations
- Hunting associations
- Initiatives in the field of wildlife conservation
So, to all organizations that want to further develop and ensure the practical aspects of fawn rescue.
Get ready for the season now
Rescuing fawns is a race against time—often, just a few minutes can make or break the success of a rescue mission.
With several trained drone pilots on their team, clubs can:
- respond more flexibly
- Better coordinate operations
- expand their capacity over the long term
Get advice now
Would you like to learn more about suitable drones or this promotion? Contact us by email!
