From Amish Life to Million Dollar DRONE Business: Drone Deer Recovery Success Story

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🚁✨ Prepare to be amazed by the incredible journey of Mike, an ex-Amish entrepreneur, who transformed his life from a traditional Amish upbringing to building a million-dollar DRONE business dedicated to Drone Deer Recovery! 🦌🌟
In this captivating video, we delve into Mike's inspiring story of breaking free from his Amish community's constraints, embracing technology, and turning his passion for drones into a thriving business venture. Join us as we explore his path to success, the challenges he overcame, and the innovative solutions his company offers for wildlife conservation and helping hunters track and recover their game.
🔥 Key Highlights:
🛩️ Mike's remarkable journey from the Amish life to the drone industry
🌄 The Amish community's values and how Mike navigated his way out
💼 The birth of Mike's Drone Deer Recovery business
🦌 How drones are revolutionizing wildlife tracking and recovery
💡 The technology behind Drone Deer Recovery
💪 Mike's vision for the future of his business and wildlife conservation
Join us in celebrating Mike's incredible achievement and learn how he's making a real impact in the world of hunting and wildlife preservation with his million-dollar drone business! Don't forget to hit that like button, subscribe for more inspiring stories, and share this video with your friends who love drones and the great outdoors. 🌲📹✈️
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00:00 - Preview
00:20 - Early life
01:38 - Amish life
05:57 - School life
06:53 - Teenage years
10:23 - Creating videos
13:43 - First business
16:40 - Flying journey
17:22 - Starting KZfaq
18:30 - Drone Deer Recovery
22:28 - Being modern
23:44 - Being a go-getter
24:25 - Outro

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@blessed4737 9 ай бұрын

Hi, former amish woman here. So proud of how far you came. Super interesting story. I agree with you ,the amish teach to be humble but what they don't realize is being humble means evaluating yourself honestly. And i am a child of a good God and he loves me and will give me the desires of my heart.

@jennykurtz1091 9 ай бұрын

This guy was the best when we dealt with the horrible storms that ripped through Holmes county 2 summers ago. Anywhere tree service came out right away and cleaned up our property. My son is an avid hunter and loves watching your drone videos! Keep up the good work!

@craigwagner327 8 ай бұрын

The reason that you succeeded in so many things is because you had no one telling you that you couldn't. Great story

@carltrano1325 10 ай бұрын

This man is a great example for all of humanity. Even when the the chips are down he picked himself up and excels. Another key to life is surrounding yourself with good quality friends and family. Sometimes you just need a kick in the a$$ to get back in gear. I absolutely love your drone deer recovery, KZfaq channel. I will say watching a tracking dog work is still my favorite way to track a deer. But you sir have revolutionized deer tracking . There simply is no denying this technology.

@dronedeerrecovery 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Way great comment! It is appreciated

@BrianCrump007 4 ай бұрын

Great story Mike. What an inspiration for this younger generation to learn a great work ethic. Hard work pays off. Never settle and never give up.

@denniskurszewski2707 11 ай бұрын

Humble does not mean don't be successful you are a humble man by what I have seen you do since watching you for about a year.

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you much appreciated! Mike

@stewartdaniels2874 6 ай бұрын

Awesome story thanks for your videos man lots of hard work. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🦌🦌

@DavidJones-smiley 10 ай бұрын

Love the story brother ! I told my wife if I get lost or die while in woods hunting to get you to come find me! That way the Best Man is on the Job!

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

😁 Thank You!

@gailsteidl3707 8 ай бұрын

Rory-Not Gail: Admirable, man. A great work ethic, a bunch of smarts and intuition, and a truckload of ambition = The American Dream. Rock-on! SALUTE !! RCS

@mikeoc217 8 ай бұрын

I admire the Amish folks. Their lifestyle, Morales & Work Ethic is what the world could use today. They do incredible leather work & carpentry is outstanding. Nice people no doubt. 👍🏻🇺🇸

@rTrax 10 ай бұрын

I was hoping so bad that you turned to prayer when you were down so when you said I was like BOOYAA🙌 It’s amazing how God takes hard times to shape and mold us for His glory and also your good

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Agree 👍

@rodneywroten2994 11 ай бұрын

What a great story guys. I am happy I subscribed to you Mike and so glad you fought drinking and won, I just was amazed at drone deer recovery. After my second back surgery in the recovery room I went into two massive heart attacks, The good God showed me the way. and That wile still under from back surgery could vividly see my 25 year old son that was in heaven. And he said Daddy go home. That was hard to take. sorry I made this about mel Good luck to you and the guys

@huntermark1160 9 ай бұрын

Great story and an inspiration. I'm an avid hunter and a fairly new (2 years) drone pilot. I just started studying for my part 107. I live in Maryland and I own a home in Florida. I'm seriously thinking about doing drone deer recovery, as a way to help fellow hunters and even as a retirement job. And I hit the button!!! :)

@tombutler7726 10 ай бұрын

What an amazing story! I've been subscribed to your channel for awhile and really enjoyed your content. I knew you came from an Amish background and wondered how you transformed from that life to be so successful in a somewhat technical endeavor. I learned not only about your background, but much more about the Amish way of life, which I find fascinating. Thank you for sharing this inspirational story!

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and supporting. It is truly appreciated 👍

@sylvanschwartzoutdoors 10 ай бұрын

Mike you are a truly an inspiration I started my construction business at 20 years old and I know the feeling of just loosing all motivation. This video really get me excited to go try new things. Thanks for sharing can’t wait to see where this season takes you and your team

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching and supporting. Mike

@thinker736 9 ай бұрын

You just got my subscription! A lot of respect for what you’ve been able to achieve!

@philipforee4976 11 ай бұрын

I'm proud to represent the brand in Illinois as an Operator. Thank you Mike and the DDR team for the opportunity to serve our hunters in a way I never would have anticipated just a short time ago.

@toddbolton936 10 ай бұрын

Illinois?? Drones are legal in Illinois??

@markderose2464 9 ай бұрын

What part of Illinois?

@highhavencabin 9 ай бұрын

I am out of Bloomington. Drone recovery is illegal at this time but we are working with State Legislators to affect positive changes allowing this technology to help hunters recover deer. I will be flying post season doing deer counts and having some fun with hunters. Can’t wait!

@Twindadx2_ 8 ай бұрын

Wow! Great story and sure makes you look at life and the possibilities out there....Thanks

@davehrbacek7600 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. I have a deep respect and admiration for the Amish. They bring much value and integrity to this country. I wish you all the very best and would enjoy meeting you someday. I work very hard at archery hunting with my crossbow, and have been fortunate enough to have many successful recoveries. But I wouldn’t hesitate to turn to drone recovery if I couldn’t find a deer that I hit. Thanks for making your services available to the hunting public!

@JoeMama-yv9lv 11 ай бұрын

Happy for you brother! Will continue to watch and you have definitely piqued my interest in drones for deer recovery!

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@stevethomas5387 9 ай бұрын

Hard work pays off and being a good person..

@skeetermalcolm1655 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with us brother, what a great story, really enjoyed it, the Amish folks in eastern Ohio are plentiful, they drive by all the time

@doncraig3665 10 ай бұрын

love your life story.... i subscribed. hope it helps! i'm 72 and grew up in n.e. indiana. we were basically poor, but didn't really know we were as kids until we got to jr high. in high school i didn't really care and, in college nearby my home, things like the possibility of going to fight in vietnam proved to be a much bigger concern than poorness! my grandfather half raised me and instilled a belief in working physically and mentally hard to take care of one's self and family. i think he would have made a good amish grandfather....that's about how he was raised in rural southern indiana on a small farmstead....born in 1900. taught me how to shoot and hunt for food!!!! thanks for the heartfelt real life story video!

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@lisavanhouten7806 10 ай бұрын

Looking forward to watching you guys grow. Great story, thanks for sharing.

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@HillbillyUp 9 ай бұрын

Great interview, thanks for sharing.

@martinmullins280 9 ай бұрын

Great story motivated and determination has paid off for you congrats to you sir!

@diverrite 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations, Thanks for being a great American. We need more like you.

@dronedeerrecovery 9 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you

@free-rangingmorgans2920 10 ай бұрын

I’m actually half Yoder (my mother) from western Maryland, and grew up in Mennonite church. Loved this story, really inspiring. Keep up the awesome work, I’m now subscribed!

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thank You

@captraykelly 10 ай бұрын

Another great video. Amazing story too. I wish you All The Best! Fly safe!

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@jayvaughn47 9 ай бұрын

@@dronedeerrecoveryis your last name yoder ?my step dad of 20 years is scott yoder of Indiana

@scottyrynoking 8 ай бұрын

Love your ambition and vision

@RyanRammel 11 ай бұрын

Such a great story! Thanks for sharing! 🇺🇸 🤘

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thank You

@texashunter 6 ай бұрын

Excellent!

@robb9433 8 ай бұрын

i have very much enjoyed the videos and content. You have inspired me to get my drone license and I'm currently studying for it! Not sure how drone recover will go over in south east Missouri but hoping to be able to give it a try next year!

@vernaweese-nn6df 9 ай бұрын

So interesting. Great story

@ronmacdougall9612 9 ай бұрын

Alls I can say is wow,you have done so much and you have definitely earned it and by not giving up you are there,congratulations.How does a person get ahold of you if a deer is wounded,this is really going places and I think it’s fantastic,more of the deer are being found now and that is fantastic.Please get back to me.

@kylebailey8498 8 ай бұрын

Now that inspires me

@spike0226 10 ай бұрын

Fascinating story Mike. Love your channel and waiting for Michigan to come on line. My son is a PO and FAA certified drone pilot and is interested in joining your team. Awesome content.

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Sounds good thank you for your support

@Peter_Rubino 11 ай бұрын

Great story man🔥

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thanks man

@MNSaddleHunter 10 ай бұрын

Awesome story Mike

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@dennismiller1602 11 ай бұрын

Hey, Mike thanks for the history…..Whitetail Adrenalin style filming and story telling…Now I see it(: nice!

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

😁. Thanks

@martinmullins280 9 ай бұрын

I would love to do that! I’ve never flew a drone or anything of that nature but it would be very rewarding and be great to do especially close to and after I retire!

@bzim8968 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting. We were just talking about you and your videos at work. I mentioned how awesome your work and videos were. A lot of guys started watching you from our conversations at work. Keep up the amazing work and videos. Will be enjoying your content recovering big bucks across Ohio. Hopefully I won’t need your services on my Ohio lease. 😉

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much it is greatly appreciated!

@EmoryullivanS-hv7vv 7 ай бұрын

Interesting video. I have always enjoyed learning about the Amish culture. They are very smart to have a Trump banner. Florida, USA

@MarylandDroneMedia 10 ай бұрын

Very cool! Anything is possible.

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

🙂 Thank You

@jquinn2156 8 ай бұрын

Subscribed!

@ericrayblankenship5018 9 ай бұрын

I think our ice man when I was little could be my dad !

@Billy-J-B 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m not ex-Amish but I am ex-Hutterite. Have you ever heard of Hutterites. I am glad my dad made the choice to leave because he wanted the best for his kids. I just started deer hunting at age 15!

@dronedeerrecovery 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes I have visited a hutterite colony in Oregon.

@Billy-J-B 9 ай бұрын

I’m from South Dakota.

@perry8498 6 ай бұрын

Good story , done so much I’d love to start a multispectral business in ag

@williambabb1301 10 ай бұрын

Admirable god bless

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@rayrocha7844 9 ай бұрын

The ice man in my neighborhood was a little different!😂😂😂

@tylerm4709 9 ай бұрын

I really wish I’d known of this technology/ channel a month ago when some fellow horseback riders lost 2 horses here in TN

@ericgillenwater4236 11 ай бұрын

Hope to see West Virginia on the list soon!

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

👍👍

@codyroche2793 9 ай бұрын

Awesome story and a ton of amazing accomplishments! 🎉 you should definitely be dam proud of yourself. I too suffered from alcohol and have a love for deer hunting and tracking and plan on getting my pilots license. Keep on doing great things!

@waynegraves483 11 ай бұрын

You have an incredible story. If you are looking for someone in central Ohio I would be interested in getting some information from you. Love the videos that you put out.

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thank You. www.dronedeerrecovery.com/become-a-pilot

@gradyducat3760 10 ай бұрын

Oh wow, didn’t realize you were a Yoder! I go to the Amish a lot and everything up there is branded with Yoder.

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

🙂👍

@noobxd2282 11 ай бұрын

wow❤

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

👍

@iceman11sdm 11 ай бұрын

Make as much cheddar as you can. Never know what tomorrow will bring. Love the content. You have anyone in Oklahoma yet?

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I don’t think we have anybody in Oklahoma yet.

@noobxd2282 11 ай бұрын

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@naamanpratt 10 ай бұрын

💫

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

👍

@ShowMeoutdoors100 11 ай бұрын

Heck yeah bud🎉..I'm from the Mennonite horse n buggy ppl

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Nice. Where from?

@ShowMeoutdoors100 10 ай бұрын

@@dronedeerrecovery originally from Pa.. moved to Missouri..we need to meet up sometime

@elinisley2774 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for advertising our shack

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

😂 yep

@davida.4933 10 ай бұрын

With your background, you could also consider being a traditional bowhunter outfitter for Amish (and other) farm lands with special emphasis on developing the farms for monster whitetails. Learn from the best first. Specialize in trad. bowhunting only to develop your unique niche. I think it would be very lucrative once you get a good number of farms set up. Ur welcome!

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

🙂👍

@birddogbriar4335 11 ай бұрын

You can have more and be humble. Nothing wrong with that.

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Agree

@adamfrey9110 10 ай бұрын

Love your story, what would you say to a young person who wants to start KZfaq

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

If you’re going to start, you start with a plan and stay committed no matter what you have to consistently upload

@craigandnancyfrance1647 11 ай бұрын

We could use that in New Hampshire

@DavidBrubacker-eh9gn 5 ай бұрын

Hi Mike. From my brother and I out here in SW, Missouri. We grew up with a very similar lifestyle, and we speak Pennsylvania Dutch. Anyway, we are just wondering if you need an "agent" out here? We would love to become dedicated team members for you.

@nathanhochstetler2808 10 ай бұрын

Hey, I would be interested in doing recovery in PA..

@alexmclennan3011 10 ай бұрын

This guy is a real american.

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

😁 thanks

@Chad_Rusher 10 ай бұрын

Man thank u 4 making this video this was a great video I love watching your drone recovery stuff it's awesome to see your back story. Your a good dude man glad to see u have success bro. You deserve it. .. Trump 2024!! Lol

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@SouthFloridaSunshine 9 ай бұрын

I hit the subscribe button and I don’t even hunt. lol I would like to fish though.

@randysem7848 10 ай бұрын

I'm in Colorado and always thought about this. How do we get in touch to apply as a operator? Would love to do this

@dronedeerrecovery 9 ай бұрын

Best way to get in touch with us is through the website. DroneDeerrecovery.com

@cutter-pilot8234 9 ай бұрын

Kshd...my home airport until we built our own. Come see us, VG54...Bear River Field

@timscheich2133 10 ай бұрын

Would love to to work for Drone Deer recovery in Michigan

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, we can’t have any operators in the state of Michigan at this time because of legal stuff. Here is a form you can fill out hopefully things get straightened out. www.dronedeerrecovery.com/become-a-pilot

@joshuagunderson6065 10 ай бұрын

Something I have thought about doing I see you have few guy in Wisconsin now

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

👍

@nathanhochstetler2808 10 ай бұрын

Hey, I loved your story.. would be interested in doing recovery in PA..

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thank You! www.dronedeerrecovery.com/become-a-pilot

@kevinmartin7354 10 ай бұрын

How would one go about becoming an operator in our area ? I’m very curious and an avid hunter.

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Thanks. www.dronedeerrecovery.com/become-a-pilot

@kevinmartin7354 10 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. Much appreciated.

@ardenkoehn91 9 ай бұрын

Do you have anyone in the Midwest? I'm in Missouri, close to Kansas line. Be interested to visit with you!

@BlueOasisHomestead 10 ай бұрын

are you still looking for pilots? I have my 107 and I am a hunter, would love to get involved.

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Depending which state you’re from

@cray-z7404 10 ай бұрын

Never knew that Amish kids could have worldly R.c. Cars & planes ✈️ etc.

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

😁 yep

@cray-z7404 10 ай бұрын

@@dronedeerrecovery new Amish not old Amish huh 🤔 😂

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

@@cray-z7404 🤷‍♂️ 😁

@jeffweaver955 9 ай бұрын

Ok, an electric toy for an amish boy, now ice made from electricity, solar phone booth… still great story!!

@DavidBowCrazyBabyak86 11 ай бұрын

Do you have anyone in western Pennsylvania, I am very interested if you would want to consider let me know where to apply

@dronedeerrecovery 11 ай бұрын

www.dronedeerrecovery.com/become-a-pilot

@MNSaddleHunter 10 ай бұрын

Maybe this is a bad time place to ask do you have a drone operator in southern Minnesota

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Don’t think so

@toddgrooms7004 10 ай бұрын

Great story we don’t subscribe because of the e-mail connection and stupid calls and record our government can see

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

🤔

@milessandersisabeast2641 9 ай бұрын

I seen u talk pa Dutch u from u from where in pa are u from

@rollinghillwhitetails 7 ай бұрын

He's from Ohio.

@basicinfo.9315 10 ай бұрын

I will always hire a man/woman with a good Ole tracking dog.

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Understand

@usmcscout0311 9 ай бұрын

Did the community shun you after you left?

@johnwalter6410 7 ай бұрын

Im surprised they let him in all thgese builkdings. Whgen you leave the amish for the English world they usually shun you. Meaning you cant com e around anymore.

@DavidBowCrazyBabyak86 11 ай бұрын

So were you guys considered Mennonites then? Don't strait Amish use no electricity, phones, tv all that?

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

When I grow up, we did not have any electricity. Things have progressed since. I no longer live the lifestyle.

@heartbreaker99204 8 ай бұрын

Leave the deer alone!!!!!

@tbishop6726 10 ай бұрын

Love the Trump flag 😂 What state did you grow up in ?

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Ohio

@tbishop6726 10 ай бұрын

In central PA myself. When I get telemarketing call to change electric supplier I say that I am Amish 🤣

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

@@tbishop6726 😁

@marshfielddrones839 8 ай бұрын

Cough cough.

@adamwiech4874 11 ай бұрын

I wondered how you spoke amish so well

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

😁 yep that’s how 👍

@wesshannah-hs3cm 10 ай бұрын

So in other words you grew up how God intended.. instead of learning how to be a girl at age of 4

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

🤷‍♂️ 🙂

@wesshannah-hs3cm 10 ай бұрын

Trump flag is very necessary

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Yep

@rTrax 10 ай бұрын

I was hoping so bad that you turned to prayer when you were down so when you said I was like BOOYAA🙌 It’s amazing how God takes hard times to shape and mold us for His glory and also your good

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

Amen. His is good!

@nathanhochstetler2808 10 ай бұрын

Hey, I would be interested in doing recovery in PA..

@adamfrey9110 10 ай бұрын

Love your story, what would you say to a young person who wants to start KZfaq

@dronedeerrecovery 10 ай бұрын

If you start start with a plan and stay committed upload consistently, no matter what

@adamfrey9110 10 ай бұрын

@dronedeerrecovery thanks for the advice, I've always wanted to start a hunting vlog but never confident enough