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

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  • Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
  • 🚁✨ 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 RUclips
    18:30 - Drone Deer Recovery
    22:28 - Being modern
    23:44 - Being a go-getter
    24:25 - Outro

Комментарии • 165

  • @blessed4737
    @blessed4737 9 месяцев назад +13

    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
    @jennykurtz1091 9 месяцев назад +2

    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
    @craigwagner327 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @carltrano1325
    @carltrano1325 10 месяцев назад +9

    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, RUclips 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
      @dronedeerrecovery  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much Way great comment! It is appreciated

  • @BrianCrump007
    @BrianCrump007 4 месяца назад

    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
    @denniskurszewski2707 11 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @stewartdaniels2874
    @stewartdaniels2874 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @DavidJones-smiley
    @DavidJones-smiley 10 месяцев назад +2

    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!

  • @gailsteidl3707
    @gailsteidl3707 8 месяцев назад

    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
    @mikeoc217 8 месяцев назад

    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
    @rTrax 10 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @rodneywroten2994
    @rodneywroten2994 11 месяцев назад +6

    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
    @huntermark1160 9 месяцев назад +2

    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
    @tombutler7726 10 месяцев назад +1

    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
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад

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

  • @sylvanschwartzoutdoors
    @sylvanschwartzoutdoors 10 месяцев назад +2

    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
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад

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

  • @thinker736
    @thinker736 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @philipforee4976
    @philipforee4976 11 месяцев назад +3

    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
      @toddbolton936 10 месяцев назад +1

      Illinois?? Drones are legal in Illinois??

    • @markderose2464
      @markderose2464 9 месяцев назад

      What part of Illinois?

    • @highhavencabin
      @highhavencabin 9 месяцев назад

      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_
    @Twindadx2_ 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @davehrbacek7600
    @davehrbacek7600 9 месяцев назад

    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
    @JoeMama-yv9lv 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @stevethomas5387
    @stevethomas5387 9 месяцев назад

    Hard work pays off and being a good person..

  • @skeetermalcolm1655
    @skeetermalcolm1655 11 месяцев назад

    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
    @doncraig3665 10 месяцев назад

    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!

  • @lisavanhouten7806
    @lisavanhouten7806 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @HillbillyUp
    @HillbillyUp 9 месяцев назад

    Great interview, thanks for sharing.

  • @martinmullins280
    @martinmullins280 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @diverrite
    @diverrite 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @free-rangingmorgans2920
    @free-rangingmorgans2920 10 месяцев назад

    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!

  • @captraykelly
    @captraykelly 10 месяцев назад

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

    • @dronedeerrecovery
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks, you too!

    • @jayvaughn47
      @jayvaughn47 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @scottyrynoking
    @scottyrynoking 8 месяцев назад

    Love your ambition and vision

  • @RyanRammel
    @RyanRammel 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @texashunter
    @texashunter 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent!

  • @robb9433
    @robb9433 8 месяцев назад

    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
    @vernaweese-nn6df 9 месяцев назад

    So interesting. Great story

  • @ronmacdougall9612
    @ronmacdougall9612 9 месяцев назад

    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
    @kylebailey8498 8 месяцев назад

    Now that inspires me

  • @spike0226
    @spike0226 10 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @Peter_Rubino
    @Peter_Rubino 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great story man🔥

  • @MNSaddleHunter
    @MNSaddleHunter 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome story Mike

  • @dennismiller1602
    @dennismiller1602 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @martinmullins280
    @martinmullins280 9 месяцев назад

    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
    @bzim8968 10 месяцев назад

    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. 😉

  • @EmoryullivanS-hv7vv
    @EmoryullivanS-hv7vv 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @MarylandDroneMedia
    @MarylandDroneMedia 10 месяцев назад

    Very cool! Anything is possible.

  • @jquinn2156
    @jquinn2156 8 месяцев назад

    Subscribed!

  • @ericrayblankenship5018
    @ericrayblankenship5018 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @Billy-J-B
    @Billy-J-B 9 месяцев назад +1

    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
      @dronedeerrecovery  9 месяцев назад

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

    • @Billy-J-B
      @Billy-J-B 9 месяцев назад

      I’m from South Dakota.

  • @perry8498
    @perry8498 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @williambabb1301
    @williambabb1301 10 месяцев назад

    Admirable god bless

  • @rayrocha7844
    @rayrocha7844 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @tylerm4709
    @tylerm4709 9 месяцев назад

    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
    @ericgillenwater4236 11 месяцев назад

    Hope to see West Virginia on the list soon!

  • @codyroche2793
    @codyroche2793 9 месяцев назад +2

    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
    @waynegraves483 11 месяцев назад +1

    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
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад

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

  • @gradyducat3760
    @gradyducat3760 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @noobxd2282
    @noobxd2282 11 месяцев назад

    wow❤

  • @iceman11sdm
    @iceman11sdm 11 месяцев назад

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

    • @dronedeerrecovery
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад

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

  • @noobxd2282
    @noobxd2282 11 месяцев назад

    🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @naamanpratt
    @naamanpratt 10 месяцев назад

    💫

  • @ShowMeoutdoors100
    @ShowMeoutdoors100 11 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @dronedeerrecovery
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад +1

      Nice. Where from?

    • @ShowMeoutdoors100
      @ShowMeoutdoors100 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @elinisley2774
    @elinisley2774 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for advertising our shack

  • @davida.4933
    @davida.4933 10 месяцев назад

    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!

  • @birddogbriar4335
    @birddogbriar4335 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @adamfrey9110
    @adamfrey9110 10 месяцев назад

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

    • @dronedeerrecovery
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @craigandnancyfrance1647
    @craigandnancyfrance1647 11 месяцев назад

    We could use that in New Hampshire

  • @DavidBrubacker-eh9gn
    @DavidBrubacker-eh9gn 5 месяцев назад

    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
    @nathanhochstetler2808 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @alexmclennan3011
    @alexmclennan3011 10 месяцев назад

    This guy is a real american.

  • @Chad_Rusher
    @Chad_Rusher 10 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @SouthFloridaSunshine
    @SouthFloridaSunshine 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @randysem7848
    @randysem7848 10 месяцев назад

    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
      @dronedeerrecovery  9 месяцев назад

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

  • @cutter-pilot8234
    @cutter-pilot8234 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @timscheich2133
    @timscheich2133 10 месяцев назад

    Would love to to work for Drone Deer recovery in Michigan

    • @dronedeerrecovery
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад

      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
    @joshuagunderson6065 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @nathanhochstetler2808
    @nathanhochstetler2808 10 месяцев назад

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

    • @dronedeerrecovery
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад

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

  • @kevinmartin7354
    @kevinmartin7354 10 месяцев назад

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

    • @dronedeerrecovery
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад

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

    • @kevinmartin7354
      @kevinmartin7354 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you sir. Much appreciated.

  • @ardenkoehn91
    @ardenkoehn91 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @BlueOasisHomestead
    @BlueOasisHomestead 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @cray-z7404
    @cray-z7404 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @jeffweaver955
    @jeffweaver955 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @DavidBowCrazyBabyak86
    @DavidBowCrazyBabyak86 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @MNSaddleHunter
    @MNSaddleHunter 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @toddgrooms7004
    @toddgrooms7004 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @milessandersisabeast2641
    @milessandersisabeast2641 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @basicinfo.9315
    @basicinfo.9315 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @usmcscout0311
    @usmcscout0311 9 месяцев назад

    Did the community shun you after you left?

  • @johnwalter6410
    @johnwalter6410 7 месяцев назад

    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
    @DavidBowCrazyBabyak86 11 месяцев назад

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

    • @dronedeerrecovery
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад

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

  • @heartbreaker99204
    @heartbreaker99204 8 месяцев назад

    Leave the deer alone!!!!!

  • @tbishop6726
    @tbishop6726 10 месяцев назад

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

    • @dronedeerrecovery
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад +1

      Ohio

    • @tbishop6726
      @tbishop6726 10 месяцев назад

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

    • @dronedeerrecovery
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад

      @@tbishop6726 😁

  • @marshfielddrones839
    @marshfielddrones839 8 месяцев назад

    Cough cough.

  • @adamwiech4874
    @adamwiech4874 11 месяцев назад

    I wondered how you spoke amish so well

  • @wesshannah-hs3cm
    @wesshannah-hs3cm 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @wesshannah-hs3cm
    @wesshannah-hs3cm 10 месяцев назад

    Trump flag is very necessary

  • @rTrax
    @rTrax 10 месяцев назад

    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

  • @nathanhochstetler2808
    @nathanhochstetler2808 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @adamfrey9110
    @adamfrey9110 10 месяцев назад

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

    • @dronedeerrecovery
      @dronedeerrecovery  10 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @adamfrey9110
      @adamfrey9110 10 месяцев назад

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