From Forestry to Drone Tech: Habitat, LiDAR & Public Hunts | The DroneOn Show Episode 35

In Episode 35 of the DroneOn Show, Mike chats with Madison Raber, owner of Tree Stand Forestry and a seasoned drone pilot. Madison shares his expertise in forestry consulting, focusing on timber harvesting and habitat improvement for deer hunters. Dive into discussions on using thermal drones for deer recoveries, herd surveys, and the devastating impact of EHD in Ohio. They also explore emerging tech like LiDAR for timber analysis, hunting stories from public lands, and even spray drones for invasive species control. Whether you're into drones, hunting, or land management, this episode is packed with insights! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more DroneOn content. Chapters (00:00:00) - Shopify vs Spotify(00:00:18) - Drone De Recovery(00:01:28) - How do you manage a timber harvest?(00:02:40) - Drone Hunting: EHD Impact on Deer(00:05:53) - Don't Buy a Deer Farm(00:09:17) - Timber Assessment: LIDAR Technology(00:13:48) - Want to fly a thermal drone?(00:17:25) - Mike Flanagan on Starting His Own Drone(00:18:54) - Dempsey: Drone Calls Down(00:23:00) - Drones for Deer Recovery: Overreach?(00:26:56) - Truck Cameras Illegal in Montana(00:28:44) - Pennsylvania hunters can't even track their deer legally(00:31:15) - Pete on Hunting in PA(00:34:18) - Deer Hunting in the Pennsylvania woods(00:37:37) - Back to the Traditional Gear(00:40:14) - George Clooney on Having Twins(00:40:55) - Are You Ready to Hunt Big Game?(00:42:15) - Elk Hunting in the Mountains(00:44:39) - Reid on Spray Drones(00:46:30) - How Much Has the T100 Changed From The 40s?(00:50:27) - Do you Need a Drone to Harvest Honey and Multiflower Rose?(00:55:22) - Ohio Outdoors: Invasives