Technology magnifies the character traits an individual or group has. It also increases the effectiveness of whatever tactic you are going to use.
I’ve used some fairly high level drones for work (being fat and not wanting to climb towers). I also have observed the usage of some fairly high level big brother drones.
Do I think they could be used for night time poaching - yes. But a spotlight and a Walmart crossbow is a better option. Don’t want anything $$$ if F&W is going to take it anyways.
You would still have to find the deer and sneak up it and shoot it. Not an easy task even with a drone, nvg, and thermal. Easier yes, easy - no.
Regarding hunting out west - might be more effective - but then again, hunters locate animals with optics all the time and don’t get a shot off with a bow. With a rifle you just locate and smash that 800 yard shot. Not my cup of tea - but they do the work before the season practicing, the same way land managers do with laying out food plots.