Thermal Drones See More. Disturb Less. Hunt Smarter.

Ferntech supports recreational hunters and conservation teams with faster, safer ways to detect and confirm animal presence in the bush.

Whether you’re working across farmland, native forest, forestry blocks, riparian margins, or DOC-managed reserves, our drone systems help improve scouting efficiency and reduce wasted effort on blind tracking.

With thermal imaging capabilities, our drones can scan hundreds of hectares in a fraction of the time it would take a person or dog team.

Backed by trusted DJI technology and real-world advice from people who understand New Zealand hunting, we give you eyes in the bush when and where you need them most.

Our Hunting Solutions Help You Solve:

  • Missed targets due to poor visibility or terrain.
  • Long days tracking with no confirmed sightings.
  • Night hunting limited by torches or spotlights.
  • Dangerous ground or thick scrub that’s hard to check.
  • Guesswork around pest animal movement patterns.
“Thermal drones save hours of footwork. You fly once, see what’s there, and plan your move. It’s next-level gear for real-world hunters and conservation teams.”
 

What You Can Achieve with Thermal Drones:

  • Locate animals such as rabbits, possums, deer, goats,pigs, or wallabies—day or night.
  • Track movement patterns, bedding areas, and feeding grounds.
  • Monitor population density and activity levels.
  • Support targeted pest control by identifying hot spots with minimal disturbance.
  • Scan over 100 hectares per hour, quickly identifying isolated pests across large areas for fast targeted response.

Why Thermal Drones Work for NZ Hunters

  • From Northland to Southland, hunters are using drones to spot pests, confirm numbers before a shoot, or sweep hillsides after dark.
  • With a good drone and thermal camera, you can scan about one hundred hectares an hour.
  • Less time walking. More time acting.

    Ask Ferntech to help you choose the best thermal combo for your style of hunting.

Why NZ Hunters Choose Ferntech:

  • Specialist Advice & Support – Receive guidance from a team that uses the equipment themselves and provides practical, real-world solutions.
  • Fit-for-Purpose Drone Systems – Access industryleading drone platform recommendations tailored for accurate, efficient pest detection.
  • Certified Local Servicing and support – Benefit from New Zealand’s only certified DJI repair centre, with fast, reliable service and technical support.
  • Accessories Readily Available – As the only Gold DJI Enterprise dealer in New Zealand, we stock the country’s largest range of accessories—ensuring fast, local access to everything you need.

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