Fawn Rescue with Drones – How it Works & How BMEL Funding Helps
In this article, you will learn:
1. How drones with thermal imaging reliably locate fawns before mowing.
2. Why BMEL funding is crucial (cost relief, animal welfare, population protection).
3. Who submits applications and where the funding conditions can be found (BMEL/BLE; deadlines per year).
4. The advantages of the technology: efficiency, animal welfare, cost access, sustainability.
How Does Fawn Rescue Work?
Drones with thermal imaging cameras locate fawns in tall vegetation before mowing. After sighting, the fawn is marked and brought to safety – this prevents accidents with harvesting machines.
Why Is the Funding Important?
The purchase is costly. BMEL funding enables the use of the technology without full private funds and strengthens animal welfare as well as the preservation of the population.
Who Can Apply for Funding?
Details on funding conditions, application submission, and deadlines can be found on the websites of BMEL and BLE. Note (2025): Applications were possible until June 17, 2025; eligible applicants included registered associations (see BMEL/BLE).
Advantages of Drone Technology
– Efficient search: Thermal signatures show fawns even in dense vegetation.
– Animal welfare: Prevents fatal accidents during mowing.
– Cost access: Funding makes the technology more widely usable.
– Sustainability: Contribution to species protection and biodiversity.
Conclusion
The (repeated) BMEL funding is a clear win for animal welfare. Drones with thermal imaging combine innovation and nature conservation – those eligible for funding should take advantage of the initiative and inform themselves about the current deadline on BMEL/BLE.
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