drone trap check

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrPEgxUTp-Qcoyote trap check

Nice footage! I don't have a drone but I we can't use them here in taking animals.

Could a drone be programmed to check and video an entire trapline. Wouldn’t this satisfy the 24 requirement?

I am no techy but I can tell you a drone saved me a few hours of scouting this summer....they are slick!

Yes you can program way points on some. Would it be legal for trap checks I have no idea. That would be state dependent.

Very slick !!

Hmmm, looks to me like that'd take the fun out of checking traps.

This question came up before and a few guys checked with their game depts.The answer was no,you must make a visual check yourself.

Wouldn’t that qualify as a visual check because you can see your set in real time

Years ago had guy try get my brother inlaw and I in trouble. Said we weren't checking traps that we were glassing from truck with spotting scope. Had them set up so could see them from gate by road not have to walk in field every day.. Not sure if drone is legal here but could see how it would be slick..Would for sure save time checking empty traps. Still have to drive in or walk in if got catch.

Mac

Not an approved electronic device in PA for checking traps. A drone could save the trappers life in certain weather conditions.. Fortunately we can still use a drone to take video of our traplines.

Drones are being used to CHECK powerlines, bridges, oil rigs and more. Just a matter of time until it's use for checking traps is challenged. Or the law catches up with the times.

Equipped with GPS they could keep all sets recorded for zero overlooked sets as well.

I'm not experienced with drones so I'm purely asking this for my education...

Could you see with enough detail on the viewing screen to tell if a trap had been set off or dug out? I know it's easy to see a coyote dancing but could I see if that trap had been set off and I needed to remake the set?

Also, a lot of my trapping is in the woods along old logging roads. Are these things easy enough to fly that I could fly it in the woods? Thanks!

Be good for moose hunting.

Optics on some of these drones are exceptional so yes you can clearly see if you need to rework your set for whatever reason. They are also maneuverable enough to travel along trails and such, but any obstacles such as a downed branch in it's path can cause it to crash. The technology is impressive but still not like boots on the ground.

Another thought and I'm not sure how I feel about this either, just a thought..... How about cell cams? Do they count as a trap check? You get a pic with a time stamp.

Weather it is or not, I don't think I could afford one camera per set.

I have a feeling under the ice beaver would be an issue...