Ep. 63 Talking Drones in Agriculture with Dennis Bowman

On this week's Good Growing podcast the groups sit down with Dennis Bowman to talk about using drones in agriculture. How much do you know about drones? 8:52 We have a true or false pop quiz with Ken and Katie to test their knowledge about drones. 4:30 What is the difference between GPS and GIS. Plus, Dennis answers your ag questions! Using Drones in Ag 9:38 Can anyone buy and start flying a drone? 15:24 What type of drone does Dennis fly? 17:42 Is it legal to leave while your drone flies a pre-mapped pattern? 19:16 Do drones take measurements using sensors, just like in Star Trek? 25:20 Where does most of the work take place when flying drones in agriculture? In the field or at the computer? 29:18 What amount of area can a drone cover on one battery charge? 30:36 How detailed can you get with drones? Down to a single plant? 33:20 It is legal in Illinois to use drones to spray pesticides? 37:29 Will new technology will reduce future pesticide loads in the environment? 38:50 Is being an ag drone pilot a viable career opportunity? Your Questions: 40:43 Is it legal for a drone to be flying over my property? 42:32 What are the plants that cause farm fields to turn purple in the spring? 43:28 We have noticed lots of vole damage in our alfalfa field this spring. What can be done to control it? 44:37 During the warm early March weather, we tilled the field. Since then we’ve had lots of rain and large portions had standing water on it. Does it need to be turned over again? Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/8uD5blfrTvg Any products mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion of these products.