09/10/2026
New Jersey man Michael Parziale flies thermal drones to find lost pets, helping reunite more than 120 animals with families. 🐾🚁
Michael Parziale, founder of the U.S.A.R. Drone Team, uses thermal-imaging drones to locate missing animals in woods, fields, and other difficult areas. His team had completed more than 120 pet rescues by early 2026, including one dog found in just six minutes. The technology detects body heat, helping searchers locate animals even during nighttime missions.
References:
New York Post:Jersey Shore’s Drone Ranger Has Helped Rescue 122 Missing Pets With His Specialized Flying Fleet.
News 12 New Jersey:USAR Drone Team Sets Personal Record by Finding a Missing Dog in Just Six Minutes.
Associated Press:Rescuers Use Thermal Drone Technology to Find Dog That Escaped Along the New Jersey Turnpike.
