The DroneOn Show

In this DroneOn Show owners episode, Mike, Jason, and Kevin dive deep into the real-world challenges and strategies of scaling nuWay Ag and Drone Deer Recovery. They explore building a strong dealer program through local support and distribution rather than just SEO, leveraging their Drone Deer Recovery audience to grow nuWay traffic, and the importance of the New AG Track app. The conversation covers international content reach leading to unique sales like batteries for remote island rat control, high call volumes from across the country, the new Kansas branch with same-day training success stories, and why local dealers are essential as drone adoption remains under 4%. They also discuss T100 performance in tough environments, the value of screen recording flights, DJI transparency and parts availability, the upcoming Wichita flagship retail store experience, and the thermal pilot locator’s ongoing impact. Honest talk on growth, obstacles, and what’s next for the business. Chapters (00:00:00) - How to Build a Distribution Channel for New Ag.(00:05:06) - Farmers Sell drones out of the Middle of the Ocean(00:09:01) - Ag Drone Crash Log(00:12:54) - Drones Go Mainstream(00:16:17) - Flying a drone is NOT recommended(00:20:09) - Drones for Deer Recovery(00:23:01) - DJI vs Hasbro: Agricultural Drone Comparison(00:25:45) - Five Things You Need to Do to Break Into the Drone Market(00:27:11) - Tesla vs DJI: Elon Musk Is Pissed(00:33:52) - Dji Drone Reviewed on New Ag Channel(00:37:36) - No NDA for Tech Companies(00:40:51) - Flying drones in the corn field(00:43:26) - Drones for Deer: Lost in Michigan(00:45:53) - Pet Rescue: Join the Recovery(00:49:02) - How to Get Out There and Hunt Deer(00:49:48) - Wichita Wireless Store: Opening soon(00:51:57) - DJI Agricultural Drone Dealers(00:55:15) - TALKING TO THE FANS

In episode 54 of the DroneOn Show, Mike, Jason, Dennis, and 21-year-old Kaden Lamprecht from western Iowa sit down for a raw conversation blending spray drone business with faith. Kaden shares how his family started their operation three years ago (running T50s and P150 Pros, covering 20,000+ acres mostly fungicide on corn and beans) while navigating farming challenges and trusting God’s direction. The discussion turns spiritual as Mike opens up about his journey from alcoholism to sobriety and launching Drone Deer Recovery, with Jay and Dennis also sharing parts of their testimonies. Topics include humility, spiritual warfare, family, overcoming doubt, and leaning on faith in business and life. An honest, encouraging episode full of real talk. Chapters (00:00:00) - Reveal: Spray Drones(00:02:57) - "I Was Born Again..."(00:03:15) - Flying drones on the farm(00:05:01) - How Do You Balance Work with Your Relationship with Jesus?(00:08:24) - Alcoholics Tell Their Story(00:13:01) - Drone Day Recovery: How the Lord's Using Me Now(00:17:07) - Deliver Me From An Addiction(00:21:46) - Dennis on His Challenges in Life(00:25:32) - God Uses Bad Situations For Good(00:29:54) - An Identical Twin Had His Hair Cleared(00:31:48) - Amish Came to Christ At 23(00:37:41) - Amish Business Partner Gets Back in the Church(00:40:24) - How I Learned To Know I Would Die in Heaven(00:45:43) - Are There More Types of Amish Than Just The Main Kind?(00:47:29) - Fly a Drone on a Farm(00:50:42) - Broken My Neck on a Dirt Bike

In this insightful DroneOn Show, Mike, Jason, and Kevin sit down for an open conversation about running nuWay Ag and Drone Deer Recovery. They break down their T100 swath testing results, the importance of strong CV coverage for uniform applications, why the drone industry needs to raise standards beyond traditional aerial 20-30% benchmarks, and practical settings for the best results. The trio also covers the New AG Track app, AI tools like Claude, the expanding dealer program with a new flagship store in Wichita, DJI’s renewed focus on the US market, the upcoming pickup truck unit, power washing opportunities, and lessons on successful partnerships. Honest, practical talk from the owners on operations, growth, and elevating spray drone applications.NuWay Ag Track is live — Download now: • Apple App Store → https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nuway-agtrack/id6748161334 • Google Play → https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuwayag.agtrack&pcampaignid=web_share Chapters (00:00:00) - New Ag Drone on-Air(00:00:38) - Claude the Drone App...(00:05:45) - What was the biggest thing that stood out to you on SWAT testing(00:13:45) - Drones for Agriculture: More Testing(00:19:36) - Want to become a drone expert?(00:20:56) - Do You Need A Drone To Swat?(00:22:56) - Drone Speed vs. T100(00:25:00) - How To Spray With a Drone(00:28:00) - Quad Nozzles vs Dual Nozzle: Do They Even(00:33:12) - vs. DJI Drone: Best Spray Drone(00:36:43) - DJI's US Commitment(00:39:22) - Farmers: The Drone Competition(00:47:11) - Farmers on DJI drones(00:50:05) - Experimental Drone Company's Success in a Partnership(00:51:47) - How To Get Out Of A Partner Partnership(00:54:16) - Drone on a Cat's Back(00:56:42) - Would a Paraglider Use a Drone to Spray Baseball Fields(01:00:14) - Flying a drone is illegal in Colorado(01:01:28) - New Way Ag: The Drone Dealer Program(01:05:33) - Drone Day Recovery: What You Need To Know(01:08:08) - Top 1% of Shopify stores: New Ag Store in Kansas(01:10:58) - Logan Paul on His Podcast(01:12:13) - Can We Increase the Yield of Corn Using Spray Drones?

Episode 52 of the DroneOn Show episode, Mike talks with Cody Davis and Clinton Giglio of Guardian Aerial in Louisiana — two former U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilots with a combined 39 years of military flight experience. They share their transition from flying heavy-lift military and medevac missions to operating spray drones (primarily T50s with T100 interest), covering the unique challenges of sugarcane applications, precision ripening sprays, chemical penetration, and high-stakes field work. The conversation dives into real-world drone incidents, trailer setups, military-honed discipline in operations, and why drones offer a safer, scalable path compared to traditional aerial application. A fascinating look at aviation pros bringing elite skills to ag drones in tough southern conditions.

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike and Jay talks with Bryce Matthews of StratoWorx Drone Solutions in Indiana. At 31 years old and brand new to spray drones, Bryce is right on the edge of pulling the trigger on a T100 and starting his own operation. He shares his extensive research process, why he’s leaning toward DJI, his conversations with current pilots at the conference, and how he plans to build the business alongside a partner while balancing family life (including 7 kids and a serious coon hunting hobby). Bryce also opens up about his background in CNC machining, RV sales, and why he’s ready to go all-in on drones as he moves back to southern Indiana. A raw, honest look at what it takes for a complete newcomer to enter the spray drone world. Chapters (00:00:00) - Should You Buy a Drone?(00:02:29) - Crop Duster Ready to Fly With Spray Drone(00:03:33) - Seeking a Side Gig(00:05:07) - Cleaning Up Your Farming Fields(00:06:38) - Former Conservation Officer Turns Back to Hunting Coons at 31(00:09:59) - How To Hunt a Coone(00:12:26) - Coon Hunting: The Big Money(00:14:50) - How to Talk to Coons(00:17:21) - How to Make a Million-Dollar Contractor(00:17:36) - RV Sales Are Booming(00:21:13) - Need a Backup Drone Rig For Your Farming(00:24:30) - How to Get Your Drone License in Indiana(00:26:02) - How To Raise Longhorns(00:29:00) - How An Outdoor Dad Helped His Kids(00:31:16) - One man's struggle to start a business after his father(00:33:54) - Dempsey on Drone Deer Recovery(00:37:06) - How to Find the Drone Dealmer(00:40:34) - Battery Charges for a Truck(00:41:32) - Battery Packs on tractors(00:44:37) - How close is Australia to Brisbane?(00:45:01) - Farmers Own Multiple Millions of Acres in Australia(00:47:22) - Flying a drone without a dealer(00:50:08) - Cut Her Down

In episode 50 of the DroneOn Show, Mike and Jay catches up with Preston Cave of Pac Aerial Applications in North Carolina. Preston shares his journey from growing up on a tobacco farm and showing cattle to building a successful spray drone business. He talks about tackling rugged mountain terrain, Christmas tree applications, cover crops, pastures, and using a mini truck to access tough spots. The conversation covers upgrading from T40s to T50s, considering the T100, battling the 300ft ceiling, long days on the job, and practical advice for new operators looking to scale in challenging environments. Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone on Air(00:03:27) - AI Drone Flies Through the Ice(00:05:08) - Need for a Mini-Truck(00:08:30) - Have You Seen Justin's Hilux?(00:09:18) - Farm Life on a Tobacco Farm(00:13:04) - How to grow a tobacco crop as a kid(00:16:32) - Teens grow tobacco as a kid(00:17:51) - How To Put Tobacco In a Box(00:20:53) - How To Cope With Tobacco(00:22:46) - Football, Baseball(00:24:32) - How to grow hemp(00:29:12) - Farmers grow hemp in Ohio(00:32:19) - How My Sister Got Her $19,000(00:35:25) - Cattleman on the Drone Committee(00:38:01) - T-50 vs. 50(00:39:47) - Flying a drone through Christmas trees(00:41:55) - I Was Spray Milk For Deer Repelent!(00:46:01) - Spray Drone Pilot(00:48:31) - What for New Farmers is the Grind?

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike and Kevin sits down with Jeremy Shelton, an Illinois drone deer recovery pilot, and his attorney Ed Fanning to break down a landmark court case. Jeremy received a citation for using a thermal drone to search for a wounded deer. The case went to trial and he was found not guilty — not on a technicality, but because the judge ruled that simply searching for a lost deer with a drone does not violate Illinois statute. The conversation dives deep into the actual law versus the conservation department’s interpretation, what “hunting,” “pursue,” and “take” really mean, why conservation has stated they will ignore the ruling and continue seizing drones, and practical advice for pilots who want to offer this service legally. A must-listen for anyone running or considering thermal drone deer recovery in Illinois. Edward J. FanningFanning Law Office - Hardin, IL(618) 576-2284 Jeremy Shelton - https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/pages/pilots/midwest-thermal-drones Chapters (00:00:00) - Drones for Deer Recovery in Illinois(00:02:24) - Illinois Conservation Officers: They Don't Like to Lose(00:03:50) - Lawyers on Wildlife Conservation Issues(00:04:18) - Drone Business in Illinois(00:05:59) - Drone Hunting in Illinois(00:10:46) - Waterfowl Hunting Cases(00:15:07) - game warden issues drone ticket(00:19:48) - Drones in Illinois(00:23:46) - Defense on Drone Case(00:28:41) - The Drone Case: Pursuing a Deer(00:33:21) - Don't Use a Drone to Find a Deer(00:36:44) - Defense of Drone Deer Recovery(00:41:43) - Flying a thermal drone is a violation of conservation law(00:45:29) - Democracy on Drone Hunting in Illinois(00:49:23) - How to locate a wounded deer by thermal drone(00:51:36) - Flying a drone in the woods(00:55:45) - How to Get Your Drone Prosecuted(00:59:52) - Do Conservation Officers Need to Charge Drone Users?(01:03:47) - Deer Recovery in Pike County(01:08:38) - Drones for Business: How to Run a Drone Business(01:09:31) - The Dad on the Drone Case(01:13:26) - Drones Are Coming after You in Illinois

In episode 48 of the DroneOn Show episode, Mike sits down with 25-year-old Caden Wilburn of C&J Spray Drones in Laddonia, Missouri. Caden shares how he launched his drone spraying operation to carve out his own space on the family farm (1200 crop acres + 2400 hogs) and has now covered roughly 15,000 acres in just three seasons. He talks about starting with T40s, upgrading to two T50s, and seriously considering the T100, while running long, efficient passes on flat, square Missouri fields. The conversation covers fungicide as his main work, expanding into aquatic weed control on ponds and lakes, trailer setups, generator choices, family business decisions, and realistic advice for new operators on regulations, patience, and staying competitive in a fast-moving industry. Chapters (00:00:00) - Getting Started in the Drone Industry(00:03:07) - How To Hydrate With A T100(00:06:46) - How to spray a lot of wheat(00:07:14) - Flying a drone from a trailer(00:09:41) - Would You Upgrade to a T100 Drone?(00:14:17) - Do You Need A Generator For Your Drone?(00:18:03) - DJI's Generator Is Genius(00:21:46) - Is a Hybrid Drone Necessary?(00:24:35) - DRone: M30T Drone Relays(00:28:33) - How To Water Lily Pads(00:32:32) - Don't Let Invasive Growth Grow in Your Ponds(00:36:57) - Do drones help with aquatics?(00:38:54) - Getting Started with a Drone Business(00:42:41) - Would You Buy Your Drone From New Way AG?(00:46:02) - Drone Pilots: Should You Branch Out?(00:48:07) - Reasons to Buy a Drone Trailer(00:52:42) - New Way Trailer: The Toolbox

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike talks with Johnney Staples of Nexus Solutions USA in South Carolina. Johnney shares his journey from tobacco farming and hand-weeding as a kid to earning a PhD in weed science at Auburn, then building a successful vegetation management and custom application business. He explains why he started Nexus to serve industrial turf, utilities, right-of-way, and rangeland clients that traditional ag reps often overlook. The conversation covers his early drone experiments (including wild stories with the first DJI models), why XAG became his go-to platform, post-fire and habitat work, herbicide mode of action, calibration lessons, and the realities of government contracts and regulations. Honest, experienced wisdom from a true veteran applicator on building a drone + spray service that lasts. Chapters (00:00:00) - Flying a Drone(00:02:12) - Farmers Turn from Row Crops to Turf(00:06:43) - How a spray business helped farmers control weeds(00:10:37) - Prior to drones, vegetation sprayers were essential(00:13:51) - Hand Hoses for UTVs(00:14:11) - Chemical Guys(00:15:28) - Do glyphosate and paraquat cause cancer?(00:19:16) - How to Choose the Right Herbicide(00:21:53) - Farmers get their hands on a drone(00:23:28) - Farmers get weed control certificate(00:26:41) - Blaze Drone Exemption(00:30:43) - Flying a drone through a power line(00:34:12) - Drones go into the Catawba River(00:37:34) - Drone Gone Missing in the River(00:41:15) - Drones for Forestry: Growing(00:44:31) - How many acres of forest land do you spray now?(00:46:03) - Is there enough work in your area for what you guys do?(00:49:23) - Flying the T50 on M+(00:51:25) - New Ag Demo: Drone Hunting(00:54:29) - What Keeps You Flying Your DJI Drone?(00:58:21) - DJI Launches in China(00:58:38) - Jason Jay on His Mistakes

In this DroneOn Show episode from the Spray Drone End User Conference, Mike sits down with Dave and Jared from Bear UAV / Branch Enterprise in Eastern Oregon. They share how they started in custom application back in 1999 after a tough year in potatoes and onions, evolving from four-wheelers and pickups with hand wands to drones in 2017. The conversation covers the realities of rangeland and noxious weed spraying, post-fire habitat restoration, government contracts, and why they prefer XAG (Zagg) platforms for their spraying quality despite occasional software/connectivity quirks. They discuss the massive difference between Eastern and Western Oregon, the challenges of heavy-lift regulations, supporting older drones, and why relationships and doing the job right matter more than hype in the drone industry. Honest talk from experienced custom applicators on regulations, farmer perceptions, and the future of drones in tough Western terrain. Chapters (00:00:00) - Eastern Oregon Cattle Industry(00:03:30) - How to properly spray mosquito repellent with a drone(00:07:23) - Small-scale drone use(00:11:47) - Federal Firefighting Drone Programs(00:16:13) - DJI P100 Pro vs. P100(00:18:09) - DJI Drone Sales(00:21:43) - Drones for onions(00:27:16) - Reasons to be honest with applic(00:28:17) - Farm Bureaus on Drone Industry(00:30:00) - Do drones need FAA regulation?(00:34:54) - Agriculture Drone Regulations(00:39:18) - Do drones cause wildfires?(00:41:28) - Do You Need a Drone Pilot License in Oregon?(00:46:14) - Farmers on the Drone Industry(00:49:58) - New Drone Applicators Coming into the Industry(00:50:35) - John Deere vs Drone(00:56:20) - Farmers on John Deere and Drone(00:58:24) - Do You Need a Double Deck Drone Trailer?(01:01:17) - Drone On The Drone

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike talks with Josh from Kansas, a former Army veteran who built Midwest Drone Applications into a serious operation covering 66,000 acres in one season with a team of contractors. Josh shares how he got started through drone deer recovery, his wild first T40 season (self-taught in thigh-high grass), the rapid growth from one drone to a fleet, and the infamous J100 rollout that led to multiple in-flight failures. He dives into managing large teams, the power of the DJI ecosystem and Starlink for real-time oversight, why he sticks with T50s and is adding T100s, nighttime spraying, and the military-style discipline his team brings to the job. A raw, honest conversation about scaling fast, learning the hard way, treating customers right, and the future of big-acre drone work in the Midwest.

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike sits down with 20-year-old Hayden Crum from Midwest Air in southern Ohio. Hayden shares how he started his spray drone business as a freshman in high school through an FFA project, grew it alongside his family’s retail chemical and seed business, and is now in his sixth season of applications. At just 20, he’s already running multiple crews, selling DJI, XAG, and Talos drones, and expanding into specialty work like power line right-of-way spraying and invasive species control in forests. The conversation covers real talk on drought challenges, nighttime spraying, T60X reliability, the T100’s strengths and limitations, growing pains with hiring, and why diversifying beyond row crops is key. Hayden also explains his customer-obsessed approach to matching the right drone to each operator and why building strong relationships matters more than ever in a competitive space. Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone on Air(00:00:52) - Helping others with their drone business(00:03:47) - Drones for Agriculture, Small Business(00:05:57) - Midwest Airline: Drone Sales and Application(00:07:17) - DJI vs Talos: Drone Sales(00:09:15) - Is DJI's UAV Too Big for Orchard?(00:12:00) - What Drone Should You Use?(00:15:42) - Is the T60 Drone Safe?(00:17:51) - Buzzing Around With the Talos(00:18:55) - Drones for corn: Night ops(00:21:15) - Do You Need a Generator For Your XAG DJI?(00:24:48) - Diesel generators(00:25:20) - Reasons Behind Starting a Drone Business(00:28:43) - Farm Cents: Deer Recovery on the Podcast(00:32:05) - Farmers Help with Drone Deer Recovery(00:32:59) - Flying a drone at 20 years old(00:34:10) - Have you gotten any heat from traditional aerial application companies? Drone or(00:38:05) - Drones Give Farmers More Control(00:39:08) - How to Spray Power Lines in a Hard Year(00:43:10) - Herbicides Ready for the Smoke(00:44:13) - Do Power Lines Need to Be sprayed?(00:48:57) - Reasons to Start a Spray Drone Business(00:52:56) - XAG atomizer vs DJI: How to spray honeys(00:56:47) - Dozens of acres of honeysuckle sprayed in Montana(00:59:18) - How to Control Autumn Olive(01:02:05) - "Don't Take Too Much Risk" By Tim Ferriss(01:02:30) - TALKING TECHNOLOGY

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike and Jay visits McLain Farms in Georgia with Vidalia onion grower Brett McLain. Brett shares what it really takes to grow sweet Vidalia onions — from hand-planting and hand-harvesting to the narrow weather windows and disease pressure that can wipe out an entire crop. He explains why he made the jump to the T100 spray drone after years of watching the technology, how it lets him cover his nearly 500-acre operation in a single day (versus 3 days with the ground rig), and the impressive canopy penetration he’s getting at 4 GPA. The conversation covers real-world drone performance in specialty crops, the learning curve with the heavy-lift T100, organic vs conventional onions, power line and race-car speed analogies, and why speed and efficiency are everything when your harvest window is only 6–7 weeks. A raw, honest look at farming one of America’s most iconic specialty crops with modern spray drone tech.

Episode 42 of the DroneOn Show, Mike talks with Trayton from Taft Drone Services in central Alabama. At just 24 years old and only two years out of Mississippi State (where he studied agriculture science), Trayton shares how he funded his first thermal drone (Mavic 3T) with money originally saved for an engagement ring. He started with deer surveys and recoveries, then transitioned into spray drones, beginning with a T-10 before upgrading to a T-40 and now running T-50s. Trayton covers the realities of operating in Alabama: small fields (15-20 acres average), tall pines, swamps, kudzu control, site prep for forestry replanting, aquatic weed management, and prescribed burning. He discusses charging strategies (per acre vs. per job), word-of-mouth growth, the grind of long days and overnight surveys, and how thermal work helps land spray jobs. A relatable, real look at building a young dual-purpose drone business in the South. Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone on Air(00:02:36) - Teens fly drones with agriculture science degree(00:04:03) - What kind of drone did you start with?(00:05:02) - Flying a drone at altitude with a tank(00:05:35) - How do you get work with a T10?(00:06:25) - Do you charge by the acre for your spraying?(00:09:29) - Burning trees: How to do it safely(00:12:28) - How to weed aquatic plants in Alabama(00:15:03) - How to Hydrophobic Spray Alabama(00:18:10) - Talking to clients about his office(00:18:45) - Spray Drones Business(00:20:43) - How to See a Deer(00:24:24) - Are You Ready for Your Wedding Dress?(00:24:36) - How to Pay Off Your Drone Equipment(00:26:32) - Flying a drone with a 30W light(00:27:03) - DJI Thermal Drone: 30T vs. 4TD(00:29:48) - Deer Found Alive in a High Fence(00:32:31) - Spraying and Burning Land(00:35:24) - How to Start a Fire in the Grass(00:37:15) - Deer Found Using a Drone(00:40:10) - Reveal: Drone Hunting(00:43:15) - Mississippi wildlife biologists talk(00:43:46) - Crop Drone Business(00:47:00) - Crash Your Drone:(00:47:28) - Drone Hits a Power Line, Explodes(00:49:28) - Power Line Hitting Drone(00:51:06) - DJI Mavic 3T: A Baby Drone(00:54:47) - Flying a drone through the swamp

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike and the crew sit down with Jamin Fleming from Oztech Drones in Australia. Jamin shares his journey in the spray drone space: starting with the classic DJI MG-1 in 2017–2018 (when most drones were still "dodgy"), becoming one of Australia's main XAG dealers, and navigating the unique Australian market—strict regulations, metric-only mindset (liters, not gallons!), vast remote properties, and the need for rugged, reliable gear. They geek out on XAG tech advantages, compare it to DJI in real-world use, and swap stories on everything from late-night China business dinners to cultural differences. The conversation veers into fun tangents like Bass Pro Shops, American vs. Australian perceptions, and why Aussies think the U.S. is wild. A great international perspective on spray drone life, dealer insights, and global ag drone trends. Chapters (00:00:00) - Interviewing Drone On-Show Participants(00:01:40) - How to Buy a Drone in Australia(00:05:08) - Dji vs XAG Drone in Australia(00:08:03) - Flying a drone in Australia(00:10:27) - XAG drones(00:11:37) - Australian Drone Distributors vs US(00:15:10) - DJI P150 Max autonomous drone(00:19:04) - How do you guys make your boundaries on the XCGs?(00:20:25) - Are You Selling Drones to Farmers?(00:21:26) - Deer Recovery in Australia(00:24:24) - In the Elevator With Landman(00:24:45) - What type of drone do you need to fly in Australia?(00:28:20) - Australia's drone regulations(00:30:58) - Drones on a Hybrid Power Bank(00:34:14) - How to Charge a Tesla Truck by Solar Power(00:37:49) - A diesel generator in a power plant(00:38:47) - DJI P100 Drone Crash(00:42:36) - Drones for Heavy Lift in Australia(00:44:58) - China's drone operators go crazy(00:46:12) - XAVOR Drone(00:47:22) - Trump on American Drone Manufacturing(00:50:51) - Trump on the FAA's Critical Components List(00:52:30) - American Drone Sales in Australia(00:54:19) - How to fly from Brisbane to Kansas by plane(00:55:27) - DJI Spray Drone Dealers(00:59:32) - Flying at high speed in Australia(01:02:53) - What is it like to live in Australia?(01:04:41) - TALKING TO YOU

In episode 40 of the DroneOn Show, Mike sits down with Aaron Clark, an agronomist and ag retail pro with 10+ years selling seed, chemical, and fertilizer in Eastern Ohio. Aaron shares why he jumped into spray drones—to solve chronic timing issues with airplanes and helicopters that left his customers hanging during critical fungicide windows. He details the painful transition from two unreliable Hylio 130s (crashes, software headaches, slow parts) to DJI T-50s, spraying 7,500 acres last season and finally hitting consistent productivity. They dive into real talk on building farmer trust, the grind of relationship-based sales, disease pressure (tar spot, vomit toxin), tight budgets, and why "it depends" is the agronomist’s favorite phrase. Aaron also drops wisdom for new operators: be willing to travel, grind hard, and understand that equipment is only half the battle—reliability and relationships win acres. Chapters (00:00:00) - How To Survive A Long Weekend Hunting(00:01:40) - Deer Chasing(00:05:57) - Farmers Get a Drone(00:09:04) - Helios 1, First year(00:13:46) - Fly drones on a full-time basis(00:18:07) - Drones for Farming: Growing Demand(00:18:58) - Fungicide Coverage on Corn(00:23:23) - Fungicide Resistance or Mother Nature Will Win?(00:29:12) - Budgets are ugly right now(00:33:24) - Drones and the farm budget(00:38:06) - President Trump on America's Drone Industry(00:41:00) - Are You Ready to Upgrade to a T50?(00:44:53) - Do drones cause corn to snap?(00:47:47) - Have you got any acres lined up for the 2017 crop?(00:48:54) - DRIVES: The Challenges of Selling Drones(00:54:22) - Farmer Talk: Diversifying the Farm

In this DroneOn Show episode from the Kansas City, Missouri drone conference, Mike, Jason, and Dennis recap their 12-hour storm-dodging drive and the event’s huge growth—from a small hallway three years ago to a packed expo with new UAVs, trailers, and vendors. They break down the unreleased Helio big-drone prototype (full Hobbywing build, 3D-printed tank), its predecessor’s flop, and an upcoming July model. The group brainstorms drone futures: heavy-lift transport (crawdad hauls from swamps, irrigation pipe in Arizona mines, mountain drops), de-icing solar/wind farms, Starlink-enabled remote docks, and T100 speed advantages (45 mph returns potentially outpacing two T-50s at 70-80 acres/hour). They challenge viewers to comment on what drones will do in 10 years and reflect on how wild today’s predictions may sound soon. Chapters (00:00:51) - Welcome Back(00:01:26) - Drones at the End User Spray Drone Conference(00:05:19) - A Drone For The First Time(00:11:07) - First Spray Drones in the USA Market(00:14:39) - Speakers at Spray Drone Conference(00:17:42) - Drones at a Commercial Show(00:21:12) - Drones in the U.S.(00:23:13) - Do You Need a Drone?(00:27:24) - Do Drones Need T100s?(00:31:08) - T1 Hundreds vs T50: Battery(00:34:59) - Drones or No Drones?(00:38:45) - Do Farmers Need Drones?(00:42:49) - Crawdads Spreading and Rat Bait With T100(00:45:53) - Crazy Things Drones Will Do

In this episode of the DroneOn Show, host Mike chats with Newt, a Florida cattle farmer with 150 mama cows across three ranches who's also a veteran applicator branching into spray drones after years in the business with ground rigs and spreaders. Newt shares how he jumped into drones to secure his customer base when a client switched to aerial spraying for tall corn that ground rigs couldn't handle without damage, leading him to buy a full rig and spray at least 10,000 acres in his first season—enough to cover costs and stay in the black. They break down the realities of the application game: slim 5-8% profit margins after factoring in trucks, labor, insurance, and hidden costs; the need to travel for more corn work; trailer tweaks like plumbing upgrades and inductions for guys coming from ground rigs; and why drones shine in Florida's wet, humid fields where rigs get stuck or create ruts. Newt dishes on efficiency tips like marking obstacles for better autonomous flights, and a hilarious first-flight crash where his T50 sucked up the controller and exploded props—but survived with just blade swaps to rack up 5,000 acres. If you're eyeing the spray drone life, from startup costs and customer retention to crash lessons and landing pro tips, this raw field talk from a cattleman-turned-drone op delivers. Chapters (00:00:00) - How To Round Up Cattle(00:00:40) - How to Run Drone Applications on a Trailer(00:03:59) - Do You Need a Drone to Spray Your Fields?(00:07:00) - How to get 11,000 acres planted in 24 days(00:07:41) - What was the biggest challenge of learning the drone system?(00:09:27) - Urea Applications, High Volume(00:12:57) - Chemical Salesmen and Cropping Consultants(00:13:50) - How To Weed Your Pastures(00:16:37) - Farmers Talk About Drone Spray(00:20:03) - Be Careful With Your Field(00:23:27) - Drones on the job: Night Spray(00:27:10) - T60X Spray Drone(00:29:59) - How To Survive A Drone Crash(00:35:00) - Flying a drone in the corn(00:38:08) - How To Hydrate a T50(00:41:08) - Don't Land Your Drone On a Trailer

In Episode 37 of the DroneOn Show, host Mike catches up with Henry, a local Ohio-based thermal drone pilot who's also diving into agricultural spraying, fresh off flying 15,000 acres of fungicide on corn across Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana with Dennis's crew. Henry breaks down the surprisingly easy transition from enterprise drones to spray drones—taking just about 10 hours to get comfortable—highlighting how stable they are despite the extra weight and why manual plus mode is a quick learn for anyone with prior drone experience. They dive into a typical 14-16 hour spray day: starting at sunup for calm winds, pushing through weather challenges (mostly minor this season), and the grind of beating storms while keeping drones clean nightly. Henry shares wild deer recovery stories, like yelling at 2 a.m. after finding "impossible" deer on back-to-back calls (one a liver shot, another a shoulder hit), plus spotting over 800 deer and 25 bears on a massive 5,000-acre thermal survey—leading to DNR involvement for bear studies and potential future wildlife work with bobcats and dens. The convo hits on drone tech's future, from using the Matrice 4TD as repeaters for insane range to DJI docks enabling worldwide remote flights via Starlink, and Henry's $5,000 repair saga turning his crashed 30T into a near-new backup. If you're eyeing a spray drone business, thermal recoveries, or just love real field stories of risk, sacrifice, and success, this episode packs it in. Chapters (00:00:00) - Thermal Drone Pilot Transition to Spray Drone(00:01:34) - Deer Recovered in the Night(00:03:16) - Flying Drone in the Field(00:04:04) - How many acres did you cover with Dennis this year?(00:05:32) - How Much Did Weather Affect the Harvest?(00:06:20) - Don't Trust Just One Source For the Weather(00:09:09) - Drone Crash: Power Line Stabilization(00:10:59) - Drone Crash Saves a Drone From Eating Corn(00:12:38) - Ag Boundary Guys:(00:16:23) - A Drone With a Pickup Truck?(00:20:06) - Have You Got What it Takes to Own a 15,000-(00:20:59) - Drones on the Road(00:23:55) - Drones Full Time, No Family(00:26:19) - Drones to Deliver Deer Corn?(00:30:46) - Deer Hunting With a Drone(00:34:16) - Thermal Drone(00:35:26) - DJI 4 TD vs. 30T Drone(00:38:47) - A 4 TD Thermal Pilot(00:42:12) - Do You Need a Full-Time Pilot?(00:43:08) - Deer Searching During the Day(00:45:57) - Deer Found Dead in Spray Drone(00:47:31) - Deer Search and Recovery on Drone(00:51:01) - You Can't Help Hunting(00:52:44) - Deer Hunt in West Virginia(00:54:59) - Flying a drone to deliver corn(00:56:01) - Drone Rescue: Night Spring(00:57:39) - Drone Recovery in the Amish Country(00:59:35) - Do People Think a Drone Is Looking At Their Property?(01:02:31) - Black Bear Found in My Backyard(01:04:44) - Flying a thermal drone over the DNR property(01:08:39) - Deer Drone Crash(01:10:56) - Drones in the Air

In this episode of The Drone On Show, Mike sits down with Cameron Hershberger to dive deep into the world of thermal drones for deer recovery and the booming spray drone business in agriculture. Cam shares his incredible journey from a logging background to building a thriving drone service that's recovered over 100 deer in just one season! We cover everything from starting a side gig that exploded into a full-time passion, the challenges of balancing hunting with drone work, wild stories of close calls in the woods (both logging and deer tracking), and Cam's plans to expand into Belize for untapped farming opportunities. Plus, tips on customer service, regulations, and why passion beats profit-chasing in this industry. Whether you're a hunter, drone enthusiast, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with real-talk insights, and advice on avoiding scams in drone recoveries.

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

Hey guys, me and Kevin sit down to discuss and dissect the new FCC Drone Ban rules.  Chapters (00:00:00) - FCC Drone Rules: Critical Components(00:03:01) - How to contact Drone Deer Recovery(00:06:16) - FCC action on drones: Don't Panic!(00:12:29) - President Trump on American Drone Manufacturing(00:18:21) - American Drone Company's IPO(00:23:37) - Drones: Go for It(00:24:31) - American Drone Users on the Future(00:26:58) - Firefighters: Neuter the T1 hundreds(00:32:11) - President Trump on American Jobs(00:34:24) - Mike From Minnesota on DJI vs. XAG Drone(00:37:13) - Trump on Foreign Drone Makeups(00:39:37) - FCC: National Security Review of DJI and Altel(00:43:25) - FCC: Drone Business is a National Security Threat(00:45:23) - Trump's Drone Dominance(00:48:16) - Farmers vs. Drone Wars(00:52:12) - Americans Buy a Drone Too Much(00:56:03) - DJI Thermal Drone Sales: No Retroactive Ban

In this episode of the DroneOn Show, host Mike chats with Melvin Lahmers, an agronomist and seed consultant from TMK Bakersville who's been in the farming game for over 30 years, growing up on a family farm and helping growers feed the world through crop consulting, custom applications, and aerial tech. They dive right into a hilarious cold call from an 80-year-old farmer hunting for a drone to check on his cattle—bashing Walmart models that "only fly 500-600 feet" and skipping licenses altogether—while stressing how drones save calves and boost efficiency without needing Wi-Fi or fancy features. Melvin shares his pilot's perspective on scouting fields from the air, the evolution from satellite imagery to drones for spotting issues like irrigation problems or disease in corn, and why fungicide applications via drones are a game-changer for yield boosts in river bottom ground. They tackle big-picture topics like the potential DJI ban's massive impact on U.S. farmers (with no comparable American alternatives yet), regulatory hurdles, the "air show" crowd who just want to see drones in action, and tips for applicators on dealing with curious onlookers or charging for demos. Melvin opens up about his unique "confidence cards" he hands out for motivation, drawn from coaching youth basketball, and emphasizes the need for perspective in ag's fast-changing world. If you're into real talk on drone tech's role in modern farming, from practical cattle scouting to high-stakes policy fights, this episode delivers. Chapters (00:00:00) - Farmer Gets Sent A Drone(00:02:25) - The Bachelor Gets A Bubbler(00:03:13) - DJI Drone Ban: What It Means For Farmers(00:04:59) - Farmers on Drone Farming(00:06:16) - Melvin Larmor Lammer on(00:08:27) - Farmers: Aerial Application of Chemicals(00:12:13) - Fungicide on All Corn(00:14:54) - Flying Through the Cornfield(00:16:30) - What would be considered a specialty crop(00:19:31) - Does Head Scab Cause Crop Problems?(00:22:51) - How to Weed Your Wheat(00:25:40) - 3.3%? Yep(00:26:01) - Farmers on Drone Farming(00:30:02) - FAA Tells Drone Pilot to Stop Flying Drone Near Crops(00:32:33) - Tom Kearney on the Spray Drone(00:33:47) - Drones in the United States(00:37:36) - John Deere on His Drone and His Farming(00:41:24) - Flying Planes vs Drones(00:41:40) - Democracy for Drones(00:43:52) - Political Signs on Farmers' Fields(00:46:25) - Do We Need a Deer Repellent?(00:48:35) - UPS Drone Application(00:51:37) - Farmers vs Drones(00:54:46) - Drone vs. Weed Killer(00:57:47) - Farmers: Do We Need To Brush Hog Our Pastures?(01:00:48) - How to Choose Your Windscreen(01:01:06) - "Boring" Farming(01:02:14) - Farmers and the drones(01:05:28) - Drones for Agriculture(01:06:50) - Farmers Want a Drone to Spray Their Field(01:10:30) - Melvin Jones: More Confidence Than a Business Card(01:13:34) - TMC Bakersfield(01:15:47) - Landon on Spotify and Google Music

In Episode 32 of the DroneOn Show, host Mike sits down with Kirk Price, a West Virginia-based hunter, YouTuber, and outdoor enthusiast who tagged out early during Ohio's gun week. They kick things off with a wild story from opening morning: using a thermal drone to spot a trespasser on leased land, complete with a suspicious white truck sporting a Yeti sticker and no hunter orange in sight—leading to a full video reveal on both channels. Kirk shares his journey from filming silly backyard videos as a kid to building a massive YouTube following, including his viral hit featuring a bear born without front arms that's still thriving in the wild. The conversation dives into bear hunting with hounds in rugged West Virginia terrain, drone regulations for scouting and recoveries (including chats with wardens about filming hunts), and why bear meat gets a bad rap—plus Kirk's favorite recipes like Instant Pot roasts and bear burgers that prove it's delicious when prepped right. They touch on everything from Amish diners and thermal drone tips to Kirk's sports fandom and his take on not naming wildlife to avoid humanizing them. If you're into real hunting tales, drone tech in the field, and wild game cooking, this one's a must-listen. Kirk Price Instagram: @kirkprice_ Kirk Price YouTube: @KirkPrice Chapters (00:00:00) - Deer Hunt Opening Day in Ohio(00:01:06) - Deer Hunting in the Amish Country(00:04:28) - Suspect Uses Thermal Drone to Recover Lost Dog(00:05:49) - Flying a Drone in West Virginia(00:09:14) - When I Was a Kid, I Filmed in My Backyard(00:10:58) - Kurt Price Launches His Own YouTube Channel(00:15:02) - Bear Hunting Videos on YouTube(00:19:03) - Bear Recovery with a Drone(00:19:43) - What Makes A Holler?(00:22:21) - Real Estate Teacher Gets Her License(00:25:49) - Real Estate and Flying Drones(00:26:42) - Dogs' Names on YouTube(00:30:00) - How Do People Pick A Dog's Name?(00:30:32) - Amish Hunting With Hounds(00:33:19) - Drone on a Bear Hunt(00:33:51) - How To Kill a Bear(00:37:07) - Do You Should Shoot a Bear?(00:40:33) - How Many Hounds Do You Have?(00:43:23) - How To Hunt With Dogs(00:47:22) - How To Buck a Deer On Your Property(00:52:11) - A Deer Is Saved From The Streets(00:54:50) - Ruben on His SNL(00:54:59) - Dempsey Drone Deer Recovery(00:58:13) - Demanding a Deer With a Drone(01:01:05) - Dogs and the Science(01:01:26) - How To Eat Bear Meat(01:05:25) - Black Bear's Viral Story(01:07:47) - A Bear's Arms Are Cut Off(01:10:41) - Duck Hunting Videos(01:11:12) - Flying a Tiger Around the World(01:13:51) - Kirk Price: My Real Estate Instagram

In Episode 31 of the DroneOn Show, we sit down with Eugene Punelli, a former crop-dusting company drone pilot turned independent operator out of Bakersfield, California. Eugene shares his real-world experience flying DJI T-50s (and soon a T-100) alongside traditional airplanes and helicopters in the heart of America’s breadbasket – California’s Central Valley. We dive deep into why California spray volumes run 5–10 gallons per acre and what that means for drone efficiency on massive fields of almonds, pistachios, carrots, grapes, corn, alfalfa, and cotton. He opens up about how growers are reacting to spray drones, the real tension (and mutual respect) between drone pilots and traditional ag pilots, and the advantages of night spraying in avoiding bees and heat. Eugene also breaks down California’s unique regulatory hurdles, including PCA requirements that make the state slower to adopt drones than the Midwest, and shares his bold plan to go independent with bigger drones, more trailers, and what equipment he’s buying next. Finally, we tackle the big question: Is it too late to start a drone spraying business in California in 2026? If you’ve ever wondered how drone spraying works on the West Coast versus the Corn Belt, this episode is gold.

In this episode, Mike and Kevin fire up the mics on the porch outside HQ and unload the raw truth on crushing drone season like a man. Deer recovery is exploding— about 900 leads in just 7 days, 300+ pilots cashing in, and why 2024 is getting smoked 3-4X over. Thermal drone showdown: Kevin officially picks the beefier M4TD over the M4T for speed, flight time, and pro-level feel—rain-proof flying included. Then the T100 beast drops: 45mph, 40ft swath, big acres, night spraying dominance, and 360° situational awareness that makes power lines beg for mercy. Heavy lift future, frost protection hacks, and building 6-figure drone empires. FCC just gave itself power to revoke DJI licenses—here’s why you should still stack DJI iron now before the ban hammer falls. No excuses—just two guys who live this life showing you how to hunt, spray, and bank with drones. Like, subscribe, and share!   Pilot Locator Map: https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/pages/pilot-map Chapters (00:00:00) - Outside Podcast(00:00:48) - How to Find a Drone Deer Pilots(00:05:36) - About the Deer Recovery Industry(00:07:35) - DJI T100 Drone Launch(00:12:50) - DJI Drone: More Safety, Situational Awareness(00:16:38) - Drones: Is the T100 Safer Than the T70(00:20:59) - Don't Let Frost Hurt Your Orchard:(00:23:30) - 4 TD vs. 4T: Which Drone Is Best?(00:26:15) - Are there any AI features in DJI's 4T Drone?(00:30:24) - DJI Got Put on the COVID-19(00:32:49) - Will the FCC Revoke DJI Drone Authorizations?(00:37:29) - DJI Drone vs. Competitors(00:42:14) - The New T100(00:43:01) - 2T100 vs 1T60X: Drone Efficiency(00:47:00) - Do You Need an Extra Drone For Drone Hunting?(00:51:46) - Farmers on American Made Drones(00:53:04) - Drone On The Air

In this special episode of The DroneOn Show, the wives—Karen (Mike's wife), Kaley (Jay's wife), and Liz (Kevin's wife)—take the mics to share what it's like being married to drone entrepreneurs. They reminisce on how the business started, their roles in the business, and balancing family life with busy seasons. From navigating their husbands’ relentless drive for drone innovation to supporting Drone Deer Recovery and nuWay Ag, it’s a fun, relatable chat. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to join the drone community! Chapters (00:00:00) - Wives on Drone Day Recovery(00:00:32) - Kevin and Liz's Journey Into Business(00:03:34) - Cousin Jay Takes Over Anywhere Tree Care(00:06:26) - Post-Anywhere Tree Care: Starting Over(00:08:12) - Kevin and Amy on Their New Business(00:12:29) - Kevin and Viviana's phone abstinence(00:14:55) - How To Unplug For Your Family(00:16:31) - How Parents Get Through Child's Age(00:17:32) - Adam and wife Kaylee on having 3 kids(00:20:55) - Karen and Kevin's Relationships(00:23:26) - Workaholic Wife on Her Husband's Business(00:25:54) - Jay and Kaylee on Their Marriage(00:29:27) - Jay and Mike on Their Podcast(00:32:57) - How to keep a homestead clean(00:33:15) - Mike and Amy's relationship(00:37:48) - Married Working Parents on Working Without a Partner(00:41:53) - Wonders of the Business(00:46:37) - Honoring the Life(00:50:07) - George and Liz Gardner grow a garden(00:52:53) - How to become more self-sufficient with your life(00:55:42) - Read to Me(00:55:58) - Drones

In this episode of The DroneOn Show, hosts Mike, Kevin, and Jason dive into the start of deer season in Ohio. From epic drone deer recoveries and farming mishaps to US-China drone drama with DJI tariffs, they cover it all. Plus, updates on the Pilot Locator Map, work-life balance for drone pilots, thermal drone scams to watch out for, and future drone tech like heavy-lift hauling. Perfect for drone enthusiasts, hunters, and guys in the industry!   Pilot Locator Map: https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/pages/pilot-map Thermal Drones: https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/collections/drone-kits Drone Deer Recovery's latest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72s6eIrImNk

In this episode of The DroneOn Show, Mike, Kevin, and Dennis explore using thermal drones for private security, inspired by the Charlie Kirk shooting incident. They discuss how drones could enhance security details and Overwatch systems, from spotting threats to aiding recoveries in rural areas. They dive into the potential of drones in modern security, sharing practical tips for integrating aerial tech into protection operations. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to join the drone community!   Drones mentioned in podcast: https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/collections/drone-kits#4t https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/collections/drone-kits#30t Chapters (00:00:00) - Thermal Drones for Private Security(00:04:49) - Is It Legal to Fly a Drone Over University Campus?(00:09:58) - Private Security Teams Would Be Able To Use A Drone(00:15:05) - Robots on a Security Drone(00:19:24) - Drone Security at Charlie Kirk Event(00:24:17) - Missing Hunters Found Dead in the Mountains(00:28:20) - How to Find Lost Hunters by Lightning(00:33:50) - Deer Found After 5 Days of Search(00:37:26) - Drones for Hunting? Nope(00:42:53) - Drones in the Security Space(00:47:37) - Charlie Kirk's death(00:52:37) - A Drone for Your Security

In episode 26 of The DroneOn Show, Mike chats with Dennis from Top Cop Spray Drones about his 2-year journey in drone spraying. Wrapping up the season with cleanup, Dennis shares tips on tackling cover crops, dealing with dryness, and developing efficient loading systems for thousands of pounds. He explains why now is the best time to start—don’t wait for new models! Drop your thoughts on Part 108 regulations by October 6th, 2025, to join the conversation! The guide on how to submit your comment is here in PDF format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yz7kd3Ezp9YAwOH0wxibJmmrkhiMj4qq/view   Submit your FAA comment here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/07/2025-14992/normalizing-unmanned-aircraft-systems-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-operations   Check out Pilot Institute's video that breaks down Part 108 in full detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_L4ej9rTH4   T50 Drone: https://nuwayag.com/products/dji-agras-t50-nuway-ag-complete-kit   nuWay Ag Trailer: https://nuwayag.com/products/nuway-ag-standard-trailer-2025-edition-with-mikes-loadout Chapters (00:00:00) - Top Cop Spray Drone(00:01:11) - DJI T40s vs T60(00:06:11) - Do drones get stuck in cornfields?(00:09:59) - Rescuing a Drone From a Tree(00:10:54) - Farmers on Smart Farm App(00:15:14) - Do drones help or hinder tree growth?(00:17:09) - Exploring the Drone Industry(00:20:04) - DJI T100 and J150: Increase in Efficiency(00:24:24) - FAA: Beyond Line of Sight(00:30:37) - October 6th: Leave a Comment on the FAA Rule(00:32:49) - Drones on a Trail Trailer(00:35:13) - Do You Need a 14,000 Generator For Your Drones?(00:40:18) - Flying a Drone for the First Time(00:43:05) - Flying a drone by yourself(00:47:08) - DJI Drone Guy Goes To the 60(00:51:40) - T100 Ready for 2017

In this episode of The DroneOn Show, Mike, Jay, and Austin reminisce on untold stories with Drone Deer Recovery, using thermal drones to find lost game in rural woods. They share a wild anecdote of a search turning from deer to a lost hunter. From two-hour hunts to the realities of rural ops, it’s a must for wildlife and ag drone fans. Part 108 regulations are shaping drone ops—drone users, drop your Part 108 comments by October 6th, 2025, so that our voices are heard. See links below for more information. The guide on how to submit your comment is here in PDF format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yz7kd3Ezp9YAwOH0wxibJmmrkhiMj4qq/view Submit your FAA comment here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/07/2025-14992/normalizing-unmanned-aircraft-systems-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-operations Check out Pilot Institute's video that breaks down Part 108 in full detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_L4ej9rTH4 Herd Census Mastery Course: https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/products/herd-census-mastery-thermal-drone-survey-course Thermal drones: https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/products/dji-matrice-4t-drone https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/collections/drone-kits#30t

In this episode of The DroneOn Show, Mike sits with Rhyan Syester of Veteran Drone Services at a drone convention. After 24 years in the Army, Rhyan swapped combat boots for drones, spraying crops and tackling rural challenges with precision in Trigg County. From learning drone tech on YouTube to aiding deer recovery, he’s building a spray drone business from scratch. Bold strategies for ag drone trailblazers! Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone on the Road(00:00:28) - Vietnam Veteran Drone Services(00:03:57) - Veteran on Drone Development(00:07:33) - Farmers Take Down a Drone(00:11:17) - Drone Pilot: You Have to Know Your Equipment(00:16:13) - Do You Flood Your Fungicide Atomizer?(00:18:40) - How Does It Work On a High Flow Atomizer?(00:19:47) - Veterans in Drone Service(00:24:58) - Veterans in the Drone Services(00:25:21) - Veteran Drone Pilot Gets No-Class 3 Medical(00:28:53) - How to Get a No-Class 3 Medical Waiver from the(00:32:47) - Drones for Veterans: The FAA Process(00:35:33) - Do drone operators need a federal license?(00:39:56) - Veterans Get Drone Pilot Certification(00:43:39) - Military Drone Pilots Get the Job(00:45:08) - Post-Bacc MS in Drone Training(00:48:30) - Veterans on Wildlife Conservation

In episode 23 of The DroneOn Show, Mike, Kevin, and Jason recap their Vegas Commercial UAV conference trip, networking for new products like power washing drones and a $100,000 search and rescue device. They dive into DJI bans, Part 108 regulations, and deer recovery with thermal drones. With T100 release on the horizon, they urge listeners to get on the list. Be sure to check out the blog post (see link below) where nuWay Ag goes into greater detail regarding the possible DJI ban. https://nuwayag.com/blogs/news/the-truth-and-misinformation-about-the-possible-dji-ban Chapters (00:00:00) - DJI Drone Band(00:01:22) - Craziest Drone at the Drone Show(00:05:37) - DJI Mic in the White House(00:05:54) - DJI Ban: What Will Happen If It Goes Through?(00:09:47) - DJI Thermal Drone: $22,000 vs. Matrice(00:12:46) - DJI Drone Parts: Will They Be Available?(00:17:13) - DJI Parts are In Stock!(00:20:44) - T100 Parts Store: Double the Fun(00:21:19) - DJI Drone Deer Recovery, the Map(00:23:41) - DJI Care: What to Know(00:27:30) - How to Survive A Drone Crash(00:30:29) - Flying Through the Trees(00:30:45) - Before You Fly Your Drone, Know These Rules(00:34:29) - Should the FAA Replace the 107 Drone with 108?(00:38:51) - FAA Drone Safety Advisory Board(00:44:07) - Drones for Delivery, Already

In this episode of The DroneOn Show, Mike sits with Hayden Crum, a 20-year-old Ohio entrepreneur who launched Midwest Air as a high school freshman. From a 7th-generation, 5,000-acre family farm, Hayden’s spraying 100,000 acres with DJI T20s and Zagg drones, outpacing helicopters with better coverage. Despite a power line crash and Ohio’s drought challenges, he’s scaling to 30,000 acres and selling drones to farmers. Chapters (00:00:00) - 20 year old drone entrepreneur(00:00:24) - How to Become a Farmer(00:02:13) - How Do You Run a Business With a Drone?(00:05:37) - Drones for Farmers: Safety(00:09:48) - COVID crops(00:10:45) - Do drones contaminate your crop?(00:14:43) - How To Apply Fungicide Well(00:19:31) - Do You Need a Drone to Work?(00:23:14) - Emergency Braked on a Plane(00:23:47) - Drones for farmers: Growing the crop(00:26:02) - Farmers Use DJI P100 Drone for Weed Control(00:29:02) - Do You Need a Pilot Drone on the Field?(00:30:55) - DJI P100 Pro vs XAG X-40(00:32:16) - Flying a drone with two batteries requires two chargers(00:33:39) - Drones for Farmers: Starting Out as a Business(00:35:18) - How To Run a Drone Trailer(00:36:23) - Have You Got What it Takes to Grow Organic Wheat?(00:38:22) - Is the market flooded?(00:42:05) - Is being a drone spray pilot easy work, easy money?(00:44:32) - DJI Drone on an Old Farm

In episode 21 of The DroneOn Show, Mike chats with Charles about starting a drone spraying business in New York, targeting fields of onions, corn, carrots, cabbage and potatoes. From picking up drones in March to spraying in April, Charles shares insights on navigating the state's strict pesticide rules and the divide between city regulations and rural farming. With discussions on urban control over rural areas and the potential for state division, it’s a must for ag drone enthusiasts. Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone on Show(00:00:45) - DJI drones go down(00:02:57) - Do you need to spray herbicide on your onions?(00:05:25) - Drones for Farmers: How Do You Get Those Acres?(00:08:32) - Farmers on the T60(00:11:41) - How to Raise a Trailer Without Poisoning Bees(00:14:53) - How To Mix Gas(00:17:07) - How to grow a crop on an acre(00:19:50) - Do you need to cover your crops with pesticides?(00:23:04) - DWON'S ON TV

In this episode of The DroneOn Show, Mike and Jason chat with Taylor from Agri Spray Drones, the largest agricultural drone distributor. From overcoming a heart attack to scaling a family business with 40 employees, Taylor shares raw insights on growth, training, and the future of drones in ag. With stories of viral trailers and industry challenges, it’s a must for drone entrepreneurs. Bold strategies for ag drone trailblazers! Chapters (00:00:00) - Interview With Taylor From Agrispray(00:00:30) - Agri Spray Drones(00:01:43) - Farmers Get Involved in the Drone Industry(00:05:19) - Farmers Get Ready for DJI MG1P(00:07:44) - Farmers Transition to DJI P20 Drone(00:12:13) - Drones for farmers(00:12:41) - Farm Distributor: Sell Drones to the Farmers(00:15:49) - Drones for Kids: Starting a Drone Company(00:19:41) - Drone Sales on YouTube(00:20:48) - Farmers on the Farm: Why I Sold the Seed Business(00:23:12) - Farm Entrepreneur sells drone business(00:25:15) - milo on Covid During COVID(00:27:20) - How Agrifa Drones grew from seed to drones(00:30:44) - Drones: Growing out of Boonville(00:33:36) - A drone pilot gets his license(00:35:30) - Can the US Sell 100,000 Drones a Year?(00:39:36) - Do You Think Drone Demand Will Outstrip Supply?(00:41:29) - Do drones make sense on the farm?(00:44:32) - Do farmers need a drone?(00:47:39) - How to Fly a Drone(00:49:57) - Will more drones be sold to farmers or custom app guys?(00:54:10) - Do You Need a Used Drone?(00:58:39) - Work, Life, Balance(01:00:54) - How to Train Yourself to Stop Talking on the Phone(01:03:06) - Flying drones: Working at a small business(01:07:03) - Taylor on His Funs and Working(01:08:09) - A Frog for Kids Who Can't Walk(01:10:31) - Brody's Paralyzed Dad Gets a Ride in a wheelchair(01:13:27) - Bob the Frog Uses A Crawler Device(01:16:14) - How to start a business in agriculture at 40(01:18:34) - US agri-drone(01:21:51) - US vs China Drone Industry(01:24:19) - Farmers Should Be Subsidized for Drone Production(01:27:14) - "Thanks For Having An Objective!"

In this episode of The DroneOn Show, Mike and Kevin dive into the T100 drone's potential efficiencies, Part 108 regulations for ag applications, and the beef between drones and airplanes/helicopters. They explore drone bans, industry challenges, and why drones are reshaping aerial ag. Packed with raw tips, it’s a must for ag drone pioneers. Join the skyward revolution now!

In this episode of The DroneOn Show, Mike sits with Juany Mattson of Vortex Advantage Ag at a drone convention in Alabama. A former Napa Valley winery co-founder, Juany, 54, swapped $300 Cabernet for spraying 20,000-acre Texas ranches. With a viral trailer layout on YouTube, he’s building a one-stop drone shop, tackling prickly pear and rugged terrain. Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone On The Air(00:00:24) - How Drone Spray Is Made for Ag(00:02:27) - Flying a drone for the first time(00:03:19) - How To Build A Stealth Trailer In Texas(00:07:49) - Do You Need A Generator For Your Drone?(00:12:04) - Two Drones on the Farm(00:13:22) - Flying a Drone is like a Semi-Retirement Plan(00:17:37) - Farm Equipment Guys on Selling Drones(00:19:34) - John Deere Guy on Hard Work(00:22:18) - Drones for Agriculture: Starting a Business(00:23:12) - Riding a Trailer Trailer(00:24:42) - Flying a Drone on a Truck(00:29:05) - Drones on the Top of Your Trailer

In episode 17 of The DroneOn Show, Mike and Kevin tackle DJI bans, battery management, and the grind of securing the first thousand acres as a newbie. They dive into Whitetail Research with thermal drones, T100 drone potential, and overcoming startup hurdles like confidence-building and field mishaps. Great advice for aspiring drone entrepreneurs! Chapters (00:00:00) - Dji Band(00:30:51) - Do Federal Drone Laws Apply to Firefighting?(00:51:15) - What sets a Drone Pilot apart from the rest?(01:09:46) - Drone Deployment During Hurricane Florence

In this episode of The DroneOn Show, Mike, his wife Karen, and Kevin share the gritty reality of launching a drone business while balancing married life. Mike and Kevin dive into their hands-on experience with the new DJI T100, a titan drone revolutionizing aerial spraying. They discuss their spraying experience in Kentucky. From outpacing plane crop dusters to integrating drones into ag businesses, they reveal hard-won insights for aspiring drone entrepreneurs. Chapters (00:00:00) - Marriage and Drones(00:00:46) - How Much Has Happened Since We Talked On The Podcast(00:01:21) - Kevin on My Birthday(00:01:32) - DJI T100 Announced(00:05:17) - What are the most important things to keep a business together?(00:09:56) - Seasonality in Hunting and Farming(00:12:29) - How To Talk To Your Partner(00:16:53) - Married Entrepreneurs: How To Start a Business With a Partner(00:20:17) - The Secret to A Good Couple(00:20:39) - Jonah on His Wedding Plans(00:23:42) - Farmers Talk About Their Dreams(00:28:57) - The Yoda Homestead Teaches How to Grow Food on YouTube(00:33:36) - In the Elevator With Tourist(00:34:21) - In the Elevator With Elon Musk(00:35:27) - How many businesses did you try before becoming successful?(00:36:47) - Drones for Cotton: The Future(00:41:38) - Drones vs. Planes: Should You Buy a Drone?(00:44:57) - Crop Dusting Pilots on Drone Pilot Wars(00:49:05) - How to Scale Up Your Drone Operations with a 50,000 Ac(00:53:08) - Drones Are Essential For Chemical Applications(00:57:59) - Farmers Talk About Spaying Weedkiller

In this episode of The DroneOn Show, Austin joins Jaden and Ryan at Deadwood Outfitters, where Chazak Rescue trains cadets in drone-powered search and rescue. From thermal imaging to locate survivors to dropping payloads in remote Idaho, they push drones to the limit—crashing one in a tree during a 2.3-mile test! Inspired by hurricane response in North Carolina, Chazak’s drone program, backed by donated gear, equips teams for disaster aid. Raw tips for drone-powered lifesaving missions! Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone On-Air(00:00:31) - In the Elevator With Drone Guys(00:00:55) - Kazakh Rescue Training in Deadwood(00:05:11) - What's Kazakh?(00:07:12) - His Associate in Business degree is currently not accredited(00:08:08) - Where does the funding for Disaster Rescues come from?(00:10:48) - How many cadets are out here training?(00:13:09) - Deer Hunting on New Way Ag(00:14:23) - Kazakhstan Search and Rescue Drone Program(00:23:59) - Teaching Thermal Drone Training(00:29:03) - How To Survive On A Remote Drone(00:33:53) - A rescue mission with a drone(00:35:06) - Drones for the Future(00:36:43) - Drone Rescued from a tree

In this episode of The DroneOn Show, Mike rides along with Brent and son Griffin in Kansas, where they spray over 100,000 acres yearly with ground rigs. Testing drones on terraced fields, they hit 2,500 acres in three weeks, aiming for 600 acres daily. From T60 battery tweaks to terrain-following tech for tree rows, Brent hands the drone reins to Griffin, a young pilot eyeing a fleet. Gritty insights for ag drone pioneers!   Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone on the Road(00:00:26) - Drone Spreading(00:00:39) - Are Drones the Future of Wheat?(00:03:30) - Drones on a farm in the Ozarks(00:07:27) - Drones on the farm(00:09:52) - Dad: I Want My Son to Get Ready to Fly(00:11:52) - Do drones help with weed control?(00:13:34) - Do drones work on Kansas crops?(00:17:34) - Farmers at the CRP Demonstration(00:19:05) - T60X Battery Problems(00:20:14) - Farm Guy Gets Down to Flying Drones(00:21:31) - Flying Planes Is a Possibility(00:22:05) - Drones on the job(00:23:03) - Drones for crop spraying(00:26:41) - Drones for night spraying(00:27:22) - Drones vs. Ground Drills(00:28:32) - Bonding With Kids

In this episode of The DroneOn Show, Mike sits with James Harris of Southern Crop Services at a drone convention. A corporate pilot who soloed at 16, James swapped cockpits for drones, spraying 70,000 acres on a 500,000-acre Florida ranch, including a 34,000-acre pasture job in a month. Starting with their first Unimog rig that sparked viral buzz, he tackles rugged terrain and FAA training hurdles, sharing gritty lessons for ag drone grinders. Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone On The Air(00:00:26) - James Harris on Drones and Growing Businesses(00:01:16) - Drone Spray: 80,000 Acres(00:03:15) - How a Drone Pilot Helped With Landscaping(00:05:49) - Flying When You Were Younger(00:07:15) - Farmers Get into Drone Farming(00:11:03) - Drones on a Florida cattle ranch(00:13:49) - Working on a 500,000-acre ranch--(00:17:44) - Flying a drone on a crop dusting crew(00:19:32) - Do You Think Drones Will Be Obsolete on Farms?(00:23:15) - Do you think it's Too Late to Get into Drone App Business(00:24:30) - How many drones do you have in your fleet?(00:25:32) - How to Build an Obstacle(00:28:46) - Flying Unmanned Drone(00:29:11) - Do drones help with aquatics?(00:32:28) - How to Get Your Drone Pilot License(00:36:01) - Flying a Drone With a CFI(00:38:37) - Drone spraying on corn(00:40:53) - Do drones shrink the crop spraying business?(00:44:21) - How to grow a crop(00:45:33) - Diesel Generator(00:47:35) - PODCAST: How to Win an MMA Match

In this episode of The DroneOn Show, Mike sits down with Jesse Bailey of South Alabama Drone Services at a drone convention. A multi-generational farmer sidelined by a back injury, Jesse turned to drones, spraying 9,000 acres in year one and scaling to 30,000 with two pilots. From fine-tuning 32-foot swaths for peanuts to nailing 500-acre herbicide jobs within a tenth of a pound, he shares hard-earned tips on avoiding striping and handling chemicals safely as a cancer survivor. A must for ag drone hustlers! Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone On The Air(00:00:26) - Reveal: Fake Agri-Spray Drone Sales(00:03:25) - Peanut Farmers Fly Their Own Drone(00:05:45) - How to Pass the Drone Registration Test(00:07:47) - How to start a drone business in the Rocky Mountains(00:11:02) - How To Apply Fertilizer on a Cornfield(00:13:33) - Farmers: How To Apply Fungicide accurately(00:17:41) - Farmers talk about mildew(00:21:34) - Drones vs Ground Rig:(00:25:28) - More Gallons an Acre(00:28:46) - Do You Need A High Pressure Spray Atomizer?(00:30:42) - How to spray herbicides from a trailer(00:34:17) - Auto-route boundary(00:37:29) - Chemical Labeling: Do You Need It?(00:38:58) - Chemical Prices per Acre(00:42:29) - Chemical Guys: Glyphosate turns into jello(00:45:12) - Farmers: How To Do Herbicide Coverage(00:48:58) - How to Get 2,000 Acres Done in 2 Days(00:51:36) - Are You Ready to Pick Up Drone Acres?(00:52:48) - Farmers Fly Their Own Drones(00:56:39) - Forestry Applicators: Would Love to Learn the Drone(01:00:08) - DJI drones: Should You Need FpV?(01:03:07) - Drones on the Road(01:05:57) - No Geo-Fencing on Drones(01:10:52) - How To Weed With Rye Grass(01:13:18) - Drones spray with glyphosate

In Episode 11 of The DroneOn Show, Mike and Kevin share their mind-blowing trip to China’s biggest UAV expo in Shenzhen, home to 70% of global consumer drones. From power-washing skyscrapers to fire-suppression drones, China’s cutting-edge applications soar with government incentives for farmers, outpacing U.S. progress stalled by FAA’s 3-6 month delays and tariff chaos. They dream up a future with robotic arms swapping heavy drone batteries to ease 35-pound pack struggles, offering gritty insights for ag innovators. #DroneOnShow #AgDrones #DroneBusiness #NuWayAg Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone on Air: China and the FAA(00:02:16) - DJI T60X Drone Sales(00:04:45) - Guys Go to China(00:06:04) - UAVs in China(00:09:59) - Flying drones without FAA regulations(00:14:06) - DJI's focus on drone components in China(00:19:47) - Unproven Drones for Forest Fire Suppression(00:24:51) - Fire trucks with drones on top(00:28:26) - Visit China to See Their Drone Industry(00:32:35) - Vietnam is crazy about cell phones(00:36:20) - Foreigners Talk About Their Culture In America(00:39:34) - Does American Culture Compare to China's?(00:42:59) - Austin On The Hospitality In China(00:46:15) - Flying Through DJI's Global Headquarters(00:49:34) - Drones and the American ag market(00:54:39) - Farmers Concerned About DJI Drones(00:58:38) - Farmers talk fungicide outlook(00:59:19) - Do drones need a bigger battery?(01:03:55) - Are You Ready for Your Robot Drone?(01:06:39) - Are You Ready for New Way Trucks?(01:10:15) - In the Elevator With Elon Musk(01:10:52) - Drone On: Week 3

In Episode 10 of The DroneOn Show, Mike meets a Ukrainian spray pilot and U.N. drone consultant at a drone convention. Discover how Ukraine’s drone boom, including a client’s epic 150,000-acre sunflower spray in three weeks, is revolutionizing U.S. ag. Learn how this pilot boosted blueberry yields by 3-5% on a 1,235-acre organic farm, mastered low-moisture crop desiccation to cut drying costs, and fixed striping with precise wind tracking. Packed with tips to grow your drone business! Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone On The Air(00:00:26) - Meet the Founder of Drone, UA and Futurology(00:01:51) - How to Fly Drones in the Ukraine(00:04:21) - How drones are impacting the agriculture sector in Ukraine(00:09:52) - How to Use a Drone on Your Crops(00:15:51) - What is the need for drones in China?(00:18:27) - How to start a drone business in Ukraine(00:26:25) - How to get a loan for robotics in agriculture(00:30:04) - How will the drone industry develop in the US?(00:31:22) - Do drones affect horticulture?(00:38:10) - Do fungicide overlaps cause crop damage?(00:42:41) - How to fly a drone in the Ukraine(00:45:15) - Drones: Will they Outplay?(00:50:26) - The Future of Work in Agriculture

From Ground Rigs to Drones!In Episode 9 of The DroneOn Show, Mike catches up with brothers Zach and Gabe Martindale at a drone convention to dive into their spray drone business in Corona, Michigan. From battling pollen with ground rigs to scaling up with T20P and P100 Pro drones, they share their grind—covering 20,000+ acres, mapping fields with Mavics, and tackling tar spot on corn. Hear their struggles (like a T40 crash!), growth tips, and goals to hit 67,000 acres. Perfect for young entrepreneurs eyeing ag drones! Chapters (00:00:00) - Starting a Drone Business(00:00:32) - Meet the Drone Spray Business Guys(00:01:46) - How to Grow Organic Seeds and Chemical(00:03:14) - Farmers Start Spray Drones(00:07:06) - What made you decide to use the Mavic Pro over DJ(00:10:37) - Mavic 2.8: In season mapping(00:12:26) - How to grow a T-40(00:14:16) - Do You Need a Drone to Seeding?(00:15:31) - DJI Drone Flying From the Trailer(00:16:53) - Fly Your Own Drone Your First Season(00:20:48) - Are You Flooded For Drone Applicators?(00:24:28) - Helping People with their Problems(00:24:51) - Drone Applicator Interview(00:29:17) - Flying a drone in the field(00:30:43) - Bengals vs Lions

Newbies in Ag Drones? This One’s for You! In Episode 8 of The DroneOn Show, Mike hits the road at a drone convention to chat with Trevor and Terra, a Utah couple transitioning from small hobby drones to running a spray drone business. From their micro-dairy farm to spraying alfalfa and cover crops on pivot fields with a T50, they share their start-up story, challenges with dry application calibration, and tips for networking with local co-ops. Plus, Mike drops game-changing advice on using AI (like Grok!) to research crops and quote jobs smarter. Whether you’re a farmer or dreamer, this episode’s packed with real talk to kickstart your drone venture!   #drones #agriculture #farming Love drones in ag or hunting?Check out our channels: Drone Deer Recovery: Drone Deer Recovery NuWay Ag: NuWay Ag Let’s connect! Call us: (234) 271-2767 Instagram: nuwayag_drones TikTok: nuwayag_drones Facebook: NuWay Ag Come visit us at: nuwayag.com Ready to launch your drone business?Grab our FREE A-Z video guide: Free Guide #DroneOnShow #AgDrones #DroneBusiness #NuWayAg The DroneOn Show: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-droneon-show/id1809797957 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eXN2pITpPgqrisEJYHSSU NuWay Ag: Visit us at: https://nuwayag.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuwayag Check out our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nuwayag Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nuwayag/ Drone Deer Recovery: Check out our Drone Deer Recovery Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dronedeerrecovery Visit us at: https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dronedeerrecovery Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dronedeerrecovery Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone on the Air(00:00:27) - Flights with Drones(00:02:30) - How many acres did you spray last year?(00:03:05) - How to Homestead a Full Time Job(00:04:19) - Full-Time Firefighter in Utah(00:07:15) - Healthcare costs are so high(00:07:44) - How to Become a Homesteader with a Cow(00:08:50) - Amish farmers talk about life in the rural areas(00:11:39) - How To Seed Your Wheat This Year(00:15:01) - Nebraska Extension agents visit farmers to talk to them(00:16:45) - Flying a drone for corn fungicide(00:20:13) - Do drones work in the mountains?(00:21:58) - How do you boundary a pivot field?(00:25:05) - Building Drone Boundaries(00:27:03) - How to Use AI to Predict Crops(00:30:56) - How to Quote a Job Using Google Now(00:32:16) - Are We Ready for A Robot World?(00:33:19) - What are you most excited about for the Precision Application Program?(00:33:39) - How Hard Is Getting Your Pesticide License in Utah?(00:36:34) - How To Set A Trailer's Gas Tank(00:36:52) - Getting your drone off the ground(00:37:45) - Oh My Girlfriend

In Episode 7 of The DroneOn Show, we sit down with Ryan McNally, NuWay Ag’s sales rep who’s on the phone all day with entrepreneurs and farmers! Ryan unpacks the common drone questions he hears daily—from T50 vs. T60x decisions to launching a custom application business and tackling concerns like licensing and training. From muddy Ohio fields to nationwide startups, get the real scoop on what’s driving the drone world. Tune in for practical tips and honest talk! Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone on Air(00:00:24) - Drone World: What's Going On?(00:04:13) - Is the Drone Called Abz Good?(00:04:54) - Farmers and Drone Entrepreneurs(00:09:19) - One farmer's struggle to fly a drone(00:13:20) - Is the T60 better than the T50?(00:17:22) - Ryan McNally on Talking About Drones(00:18:50) - How a mortgage broker turned to drones for fun(00:20:40) - How to start a business with a drone(00:23:09) - Drones for Cropping: How Affordable Are They?(00:26:38) - Drones on Farmers' Fields(00:32:41) - A 82-Year-Old Driver Uses His Tesla for Road Tri(00:33:11) - DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs. FPV(00:36:59) - Can You Bring a Drone to America?(00:40:50) - Trump on AI Fighter Jet(00:42:55) - Peak Drone Has Introduced Shotguns Back Into War(00:44:07) - Trump's Drone Tariffs(00:46:53) - Drones for Deer Hunting...(00:49:59) - DJI Thermal Drone Comparison: Matrice 4T vs. 30(00:53:49) - DJI M400 Drone Demo(00:56:59) - Will the AG Industry Make It Easy to Get Licensed?(00:58:38) - Call-in to the Drone

Welcome to The DroneOn Show! In this episode, hosts Mike Yoder and Jason sit down with Preston, owner of Pac Aerial Applications, to explore how drones are transforming agriculture in the rugged mountains of North Carolina. From spraying herbicides on steep cattle pastures to applying treatments on Christmas tree farms, Preston shares his journey of starting a drone spray company and the challenges of navigating tough terrain. Learn how drones are helping farmers access hard-to-reach areas, saving time, and boosting efficiency. Plus, hear incredible stories of drones delivering critical supplies during North Carolina’s flooding crisis! ️ Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone on Podcast(00:00:54) - Riding a drone through the mountains(00:05:12) - How to properly fertilize a cow's pasture with a drone(00:07:49) - How a drone changed the way farmers grow crops(00:10:43) - How To Get Your Drone License(00:13:13) - Fly a Drone For Just Four Days(00:15:06) - How to start a pesticide applicator apprenticeship in North Carolina(00:17:14) - A Drone Crashed Into a Tree(00:19:53) - Do You Need to Spray Deer Reserves?(00:23:01) - Decorating Christmas Trees(00:25:21) - Farmers and ranchers talk Christmas tree seed(00:27:17) - Want to fly a drone? Here you go!(00:30:20) - Drones on the Farm(00:32:48) - Do You Have a Custom Job?(00:36:10) - How much cost did it cost to fuel a generator?(00:37:01) - Poison Oak In My Face(00:39:33) - Do You Need a Drone to Grow Your Cattle?(00:43:05) - Flying a drone in the mountains(00:46:43) - Flying a drone through the woods(00:50:38) - Farmers fly drones for a living(00:51:40) - Hustle