30 October 2026 · Industry insight / feral deer
Feral deer: Australia’s next feral pig problem?
A national report card shows feral deer control failing almost everywhere except South Australia. What Greyman OPS is seeing in Queensland and NSW.
Aerial wildlife · Feedlots · Thermal drones · Urban pest
Managing environmental and biosecurity risk on Australia’s toughest country
Environmental and biosecurity consulting and management, from feral animal control and biosecurity surveillance to thermal drone surveys, for government, mining and agriculture across Qld, NSW, VIC, SA and NT.
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- CASA ReOCCASA.ReOC.9077 · night ops
- $20m insuredPublic Liability
- 3,000+ hoursoperational shooting
- 100% safety recordevery program to date
- DJI Enterprise Dealersales, demos & support
Who we work with
Trusted by Government, Top Tier Mining Companies and Corporate Agriculture
What we do
Services built for big country and tight compliance
Flagship
Aerial wildlife management
Helicopter-based control of feral pigs, deer and goats, planned and verified with thermal drone surveys.
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Feedlot services
Overnight thermal cattle stocktakes, biosecurity and pest control for feedlots and feedmills.
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Urban bird control
Humane bird, rodent and pest management for homes, businesses and councils.
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Thermal drone surveys
Day and night surveys for invasive species, livestock and assets, plus fire ant bait spreading with DJI Agras.
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DJI Enterprise Dealer
Matrice, Dock and Agras sales, demonstrations and support from people who fly them every week.
Talk to the dealer →Results
Real programs, real numbers
- 01DJI Dock Solution Specialist
- 02Complete ReOC Managed Services
- 03Thermal Drone Wildlife Surveys
- 04Ranger Operational Support
- 05Landscape Scale Invasive Animal Control Programs
- 06Biosecurity Management Plan Design & Implementation
- 07RTO Training - Firearms Safety, Marksmanship & Humane Destruction
- 08Stakeholder Engagement Programs
How it works
From first enquiry to auditable report
Enquiry
Tell us about the property, the animals or the count.
Site assessment & approvals
Thermal surveys where needed, a risk assessment, airspace checks and landholder and neighbour notifications.
Operation
Experienced crews fly to approved procedures under our CASA ReOC, by day or night.
GPS report
You receive a GPS-tagged report of tracks, counts and removals that stands up to auditors and agencies.
Case study · Feedlots
An entire feedlot counted overnight
A large feedlot needed an independent, audit-grade head count without disrupting operations. We flew thermal drones over 360+ pens across 311 hectares in a single overnight window, with every animal counted and every pen geotagged.
- No mustering, no stress on cattle, no lost feeding time
- Pen-by-pen counts with thermal imagery as evidence
- Outputs recognised by Big 4 audit firms
Safety & compliance
Humane, legal and insured, every time
Codes of practice
Aerial control is designed against the species-specific National Codes of Practice and NATSOPs published on PestSmart.
Humane outcomes
Experienced shooters, appropriate firearms and thermal confirmation keep animal welfare front and centre.
CASA certified
CASA.ReOC.9077, valid to 31 March 2029, with night operations, DJI Agras T100 and powered-lift (up to 25 kg) endorsements. BVLOS approval in progress.
Fully insured
$20m Public Liability and $2m Professional Indemnity, and a 100% safety record across 3,000+ operational hours.
What clients say
Testimonials
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Industry voice
Seen and heard in the industry
- Speaker, National Feral Pig Action Plan Conference
- Panel, Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition, Mackay
- NSW DPI Drone AgTech Focus Day, Narrabri, 1 October 2026
- Listed, 2025 Australian Mines and Services Handbook
From the field
Latest updates
8 October 2026 · Aerial culling / feral pigs
Feral pigs don’t respect fence lines, so neither should your control program
Feral pigs, goats and deer ignore fence lines. Join a Greyman OPS aerial program with your neighbours to cover more country and keep pigs from moving back.
22 September 2026 · Feedlots / thermal stocktake
Counting a feedlot without a single beast leaving its pen
How Greyman OPS counts feedlot cattle overnight with autonomous thermal drones: no mustering, no crew in the pens, and a count reconciled to your register.
FAQ
Common questions
What areas do you cover?
We have a Brisbane base with operations covering Qld, NSW, VIC, SA and NT.
Which animals do you control from the air?
Our aerial wildlife programs target feral pigs, deer and goats, planned with thermal drone surveys before and after each operation.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We hold CASA Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator’s Certificate CASA.ReOC.9077 (valid to 31 March 2029) and $20m Public Liability and $2m Professional Indemnity cover.
Can you fly drones at night?
Yes. Our ReOC includes night operations, which we use for thermal invasive species surveys, thermal cattle stocktakes and wildlife control support.
What do I get at the end of a job?
A GPS-tagged report showing where work was done and what was found or removed, suitable for landholders, auditors and agencies.
Can neighbours share a program?
Yes. Neighbouring properties often join one coordinated program, which improves results and shares mobilisation costs.
Testimonials
What our clients say
“The Greyman OPS team have always delivered highly professional, de-risked animal control programs to our mine, that have seen aerial culling deliver excellent value for money, with minimal interruption to our operations.”
“We utilised Greyman OPS specialist capabilities and substantial equipment on aerial destruction programs, embedding them into our team seamlessly.”
“Greyman OPS have been performing 6-weekly pigeon control services to our airline hangars for several years and we are very happy with the results. We had significant issues with pigeon waste on our aviation engineers’ tools and our parts, causing damage to paint and corrosion, as well as health risk to our team. Greyman OPS conducted initial intensive precision pigeon shoots to remove the resident birds, so we get them back every 4–6 weeks with their thermal scoped air rifles to make sure no more get established. Management and Engineers are really happy with the results.”
“Council engaged Greyman OPS to provide thermal drone operations to assist Rangers survey and count feral deer in urban properties. We expected to find 2 or 3, but the Greyman pilot located 12 animals on the site with their DJI Thermal drone within a few minutes, which enabled rangers to safely and humanely remove the deer with reduced effort.”
Resources
Industry associations & resources
Organisations and information sources we work with and recommend.
Vertebrate Pest Managers Association of Australia (VPMA)
Industry association for professional vertebrate pest managers and technicians.
Queensland DPI Biosecurity
Queensland Government tools and advice to prevent, detect and respond to biosecurity risks.
PestSmart
Best-practice management information on invasive vertebrate pests, from the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions.
Invasive Species Council
Independent organisation working to protect Australia’s natural environment from invasive species.
Animal Health Australia: AUSVETPLAN
The nationally agreed approach for responding to emergency animal disease incidents in Australia.
3 Gun Tactical (3GT)
Firearm sporting shop offering expert advice, gear and services for professionals who rely on firearms, plus DJI Enterprise drones.
Greyman OPS · CASA ReOC 9077 · $20m insured
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