Can one locate a LoRa device by just using signal strength? (No GPS, no triangulation)

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Hello,
I’m new to Lora technology and recently read a lot of info about it and have some questions.
My need it to create a small device to track a lost drone.
As the size and power consumption is the first priority I’m trying to understand whether it’s possible to make a locator without GPS chip.
I read here about the triangulation options but as we don’t Lora gateways in my country this option is not on the table.
So is that possible to locate Lora transmitter in a range of around 100-700 meters with only the received signal strength? (with handheld receiver)

Thanks,
Amit

P.S
I know that this project is not LoraWAN project but I couldn’t find any other discussion board of this kind.

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Also note that LoRaWAN devices have a duty cycle to adhere to, so LoRaWAN devices will not send a signal all the time. But still, it might be good to know how to find (abusive?) LoRaWAN nodes without using the TTN network.

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If you google “Lora lost model tracker” you will find lots of hits. It would be impractical to use Lorawan and TTN to go this without a GPS however with Lora it is possible.