# Value and Limitations of Thermal Drone Deer Surveys

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Podcast: [Wildlife Investments](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-investments-7625400)
Published: 2026-02-11T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Thermal drones are all the rage, but they are not a silver bullet and have serious limitations when used to develop deer population estimates. Bronson, Bonner, and Moriah discuss the strengths and weaknesses of thermal drone surveys and how Wildlife Investments uses this new technology alongside long-term datasets to fine tune deer population management. Send us Fan Mail

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