Michigan - Aerial Mapping & Thermal Drone Services

Lee VanDenBrink

I have worked in the industry for nearly a decade across guiding and outdoor media as a videographer and producer. I am a FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot and am ready to help you make your next season successful.

For me, a career in the outdoors was never a choice—it was a purpose laid out by God. Every professional step I’ve taken has been a building block for the mission of Everland Outdoors.

My journey is one built on diverse experience: guiding clients to success in the fields of Montana, Ohio, Missouri, and Iowa; traveling the world as a field producer to film hunts; and founding a drone company dedicated to mapping and visually perfecting land investments.

Through it all, the whitetail has been my constant focus. My deepest enjoyment comes from seeing others succeed—a mission I’ve held since high school graduation. That desire to help, to educate, and to elevate the work of others has culminated in Everland Outdoors. Here, we are dedicated to sharing our story and giving you the blueprint you need to be the successful steward of your land.

Adam Raak

A lifelong passion for the outdoor, and especially for whitetail hunting, has shaped every part of my journey. Before picking up a camera, I spent years guiding hunters across Ohio and Illinois, learning firsthand what it means to chase whitetails and share those experiences with others. For over 12 years, I’ve worked in the hunting industry, traveling the world to produce films that capture the passion, challenge, and beauty of the hunt.

Along the way, I discovered the incredible storytelling power of drones—not only as a cinematic tool, but as a new way to see and appreciate the land itself. That perspective inspired me to take drones to a new level, creating custom property maps for hunters and landowners. Each map is crafted from the sky and designed to preserve the land, the stories, and the memories that make it special.

At the heart of it all, I’m a husband, a father to two beautiful girls, and a follower of Christ. My family and faith keep me grounded and remind me daily why I do what I do, capturing the beauty of God’s creation and helping others cherish the places they call their own.

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Michigan Custom Hunting Property Maps: High-Resolution Aerial & Drone Mapping for Landowners

Your property is more than just acreage; it’s your passion, your investment, and your pride. Everland Outdoors specializes in providing you with the ultimate tool for stewardship and strategy: The Custom-Printed Orthomosaic Map—a stunning, high-definition blueprint of your land, beautifully displayed and ready for action.

Michigan Roots, Deeply Served

Everland Outdoors was proudly born in Michigan, and our desire to serve Michigan residents runs as deep as the state’s storied hunting tradition and heritage. We understand the unique challenges of the northern forest, the swamps, and the agricultural fringes that define the hunt here. We are committed to equipping our fellow Michigan landowners with the highest level of detail for their property management.

The Highly Detailed Hunting Map for Michigan Landowners

Forget companies that just give you satellite imagery that is outdated and low resolution. We use cutting-edge drone technology to capture hundreds of high-resolution images of your property, compiling them into a single, perfectly scaled Orthomosaic Map. This beautiful, large-format print (such as durable aluminum or magnetic dry-erase board) is where effective habitat management begins:
- Sub-Inch Clarity: Our maps provide a level of detail that shows you everything from subtle terrain changes and timber composition to faint deer trails—details invisible on standard satellite views.
- Precision Planning: Use your printed map as a dynamic blueprint. Mark new stand locations, precisely measure the acreage of proposed food plots, diagram hinge-cut bedding areas, and plot your low-impact travel routes to maximize hunting success.
- A Statement of Stewardship: Showcase your land management dedication. This map is a statement piece that perfectly blends stunning aesthetics with practical, hands-on habitat planning for your Michigan parcel.

Important Note to Michigan Landowners Regarding Thermal Drone Use

Thermal drone use for game management, including deer surveys and recovery, is currently NOT legal in the state of Michigan.

While thermal technology offers the most powerful, cost-effective tool to properly manage the whitetail deer herd and its habitat in a non-invasive manner, current state regulations prohibit its use in connection with hunting activities.

Everland Outdoors supports the responsible use of this technology for habitat and herd analysis. We encourage all concerned landowners and hunters to contact the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) and express the need to legalize thermal drone use for scientific, non-hunting management and habitat assessment purposes. Help us advocate for modern tools that can provide accurate data for the sustainable stewardship of Michigan’s greatest natural resource.

Level-Up Your Michigan Whitetail Habitat with a Professional Plan

Unlock the full hunting potential of your land with our High-Level Whitetail Habitat Property Plans. Our consultants provide a complete blueprint for success, focusing on a comprehensive, property-wide strategy that includes:
- Custom Bedding Area Design: Strategic placement of bedding cover to hold and funnel mature bucks on your property.
- Optimal Food Plot Locations: Planning food sources for maximum all-season deer attraction and security.
- Access & Exit Strategies: Designing low-impact routes to and from stands to prevent spooking deer.
- Targeted Travel Corridors: Creating and improving funnels and trails to increase daylight deer movement past stand locations.
Get the ultimate strategic roadmap to transform your Michigan property into a whitetail hunting paradise.

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