DJI M4T Thermal Wildlife Recovery Kit | Never Lose A Buck Again

We Keep That Secret

You were just a little off. It happens to the best of them. The shot felt good, the buck went down hard — and then nothing. No blood trail. No deer. Just darkness and a sinking feeling.

The DJI M4T Thermal Drone Lost Trophy Buck Fly More Recovery Kit is how you find that once-in-a-lifetime big buck before anyone has to know what happened. UHR thermal imaging cuts through brush, fog, and total darkness to pick up heat signatures other drones can't touch. Four batteries give you extended flight time — roughly 3 hours of searching — so you stay in the air until you find him.

Your secret is safe with us.

Standard delivery: 5–7 business days. Questions? Call (863) 224-6923 or email sales@covertdrones.com.

The Thermal Drone Built for Trophy Buck Recovery

The M4T's 640x512 UHR thermal sensor sees what your eyes can't — heat signatures through thick brush, tall grass, and pitch-black timber. Once the thermal locks on, punch in with 112x hybrid zoom to visually confirm it's your trophy before you take a single step. The laser rangefinder drops a GPS pin on the exact location. Walk straight to him.

No tracking dogs. No grid-walking in the dark. No calling in favors. Just you, the thermal drone, and a recovery that stays between you and the woods.

Extended Flight Time — Stay Searching Longer

Four Intelligent Flight Batteries. Up to 49 minutes each. That's roughly 3 hours of extended flight time per charge cycle — enough to cover multiple search grids in a single night without packing it in early. This is the fly more bundle that keeps your thermal drone in the air until the job is done.

What's in the Kit

• DJI Matrice 4T thermal drone aircraft — 5-sensor gimbal: 640x512 UHR thermal, 48MP wide, 48MP medium telephoto, 48MP telephoto (112x hybrid zoom), laser rangefinder
• DJI RC Plus 2 controller — 7.02" high-brightness touchscreen
• 4 Intelligent Flight Batteries — up to 49 min each, ~3 hrs extended flight time total
• Battery charging hub — sequential charging for all 4 batteries
• DJI AL1 Spotlight — 32W, 100m range for ground approach after thermal lock
• GPC-style hard case — custom foam fits the full kit including controller
• Propeller sets — mission-ready from day one

Choose Your Big Buck Bundle

All four variants include the thermal drone, RC Plus 2, four batteries, DJI AL1 Spotlight, and hard case. Upgrade your kit with the add-ons that match your operation:

• Spotlight Only — The core thermal drone trophy buck recovery bundle. Everything you need to find your big buck.
• Spotlight + DJI AS1 Speaker — 114 dB broadcast audio. Useful for SAR callouts, pet recovery, or coordinating ground teams.
• Spotlight + Portable Monitor — A second screen so your buddy or ground team can watch the thermal feed live without crowding the pilot.
• Spotlight + AS1 Speaker & Portable Monitor — Full professional recovery setup. Run a business-grade operation from day one.

Quick Specs

• Thermal: 640x512 UHR super-resolution
• Zoom: 112x hybrid (48MP telephoto)
• Extended Flight Time: ~3 hrs total (4 batteries × up to 49 min each)
• Transmission: DJI O4 Enterprise, up to 25 km (FCC)
• Wind Resistance: 12 m/s operational (26.8 mph)
• Operating Temp: 14°F to 104°F
• Weather Rating: No IP rating — not for rain or wet conditions
• Obstacle Avoidance: Omnidirectional
• Weight: ~1,489g (3.28 lbs)

M4T or M4TD? Pick the Right Platform

The M4T thermal drone is built for fair-weather trophy buck recovery — lighter, more portable, longer flight time per battery. If you're hunting in rain, snow, or below-freezing conditions year-round, the M4TD NightTracker adds IP55 weather protection and anti-ice propellers. Not sure which fits your season? Call us — we'll match you to the right kit before you commit.

Who This Kit Is For

• Hunters who need to find a downed trophy buck or big buck without tracking dogs
• Part 107 pilots building a drone recovery business
• Landowners and ranch managers dealing with feral hog damage
• Wildlife agencies running herd surveys
• SAR teams that need thermal drone capability without a massive budget
• Recovery operators upgrading from an M30T or Mavic 3T

A Note on State Law

Drone deer recovery is not legal in every state. Verify your state's regulations through your state wildlife agency before purchasing for this use. We do not provide legal guidance on state-specific drone recovery laws.

Protection & Coverage

Every unit ships unused with zero flight hours. We activate each thermal drone prior to shipment to verify function and regional compatibility. Because of this activation, units are not eligible for DJI Enterprise Care or DJI's U.S. manufacturer warranty — DJI can still service units through their paid repair program. DOA policy: contact us within 72 hours of delivery for a replacement or repair at no cost.

CPS Accidental Drone Protection is available at checkout — covers crash, water damage, hardware failure, controller, and camera/gimbal for both personal and commercial Part 107 use. Strongly recommended given the M4T has no IP weather rating.

Procurement & Funding

Wildlife agencies, SAR teams, and government buyers: we provide same-day formal quotes with line-item pricing, specs, cost justification, and W-9. Net 30 available for qualified buyers. Note: FAR 52.240-1 (effective Dec 22, 2025) restricts federal funds for DJI products. State, county, asset forfeiture, and private grant funding are still eligible. Call us to work through your specific funding source.

Why Covert Drones

Family-run shop out of Haines City, Florida. We fly these platforms and know how recovery operators actually use them. Real people answer at (863) 224-6923. No pressure, no upsell — we'll point you to the right kit even if it's the cheaper one.

Covert Drones LLC is an independent U.S. reseller. Not affiliated with or authorized by DJI. All units are unused, activated, and ship with zero flight hours. Purchaser is responsible for FAA Part 107 compliance and all applicable state and local laws governing drone use for wildlife recovery.