Rescue at the last minute: Tawn Kit rescuer with drones in use!

Von NAG Redaktion

Ehrenamtliche Tierschützer in Dessau-Roßlau retten 14 Rehkitze vor dem Mähtod mithilfe von Drohnen im Juni 2025.
Voluntary animal rights activists in Dessau-Roßlau save 14 fawns from the mowing death with the help of drones in June 2025. (Symbolbild/NAG)

In the aspiring world of animal welfare work, volunteers from the Rehkitz rescue association Dessau have completed a remarkable second season. Between June 8 and 18, 2025, 14 fawns were retained from the mowing death as part of a total of eleven missions. This remarkable performance was supported by the use of drones that offer a working width of 8 to 12 meters and speeds of up to 30 km/h. As reported [mz.de] (https://www.mz.de/lokal/dessau-rosslau/ehreawirtslichen- Unterwegs-rehkitze-vor-tod-unter- Landmaschinen-Gerettet-4076550), not only fawn, but also four fuels and two young rabbits could be saved.

The association, under the direction of Andreas Tietz (1st chairman) and Ronald Henze (2nd chairman), has acquired an excellent reputation in society and the farmers. This is also shown by the fact that farmers proactively inform the association about planned mahdter appointments so that the valuable animals can be protected in good time. This year over 350 hectares of meadows were covered, including the "foal pasture" and meadows in Beckerbruch and Rietzmecker Winkel. The association was able to increase its number of members from originally 7 to 15, while five committed people even acquired a drone driver's license.

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An important component for the successful rescue of the fawn is the use of drones with thermal imaging cameras. According to information from the bmleh, the use of such technology is supported as part of a funding program. The ministry promotes the purchase of these drones with 2.5 million euros to strengthen animal welfare and improve the rescue of wild animals. This measure already shows initial successes because more and more fawn rescue associations use the advantages of drone technology.

However, the challenge remains that despite the funding, many clubs have another way to use drones across the board. So far, the operation has been established, but has not yet been practically practiced in all regions of Germany. bmel.de explains that fawns in particular often hide in thick grass stocks, which means that they are easily overlooked at the mowing. Without suitable technologies, the chances of rescue are often low. Around a thousand fawns fall victim to the mowing every year; This not only represents a risk to the animals, but also for stand and useful farming.

A positive outlook: From November 20, 2024, new regulations for the use of drones for wildlife rescue are in force. Special geographical areas for animal welfare have been determined. This means that the use of drones is further promoted by closer regulations and a better understanding of your use.

With the continuous support and the commitment of clubs such as the fawn bailout Dessau and the funding from the Federal Ministry, there is hope that even more fawn can be saved from the danger zone in the future.

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OrtDessau-Roßlau, Deutschland
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