Ag Drone Zone

Peter Van Ess never expected to face an FAA audit in the middle of nowhere in Washington — but he did. In this story, Peter shares how he prepared for the inspection and passed with flying colors.

Brothers Hayden and Camden Crum exemplify agriculture's next generation, building one of the Midwest's largest drone operations before either turn 24. In this compelling discussion with Britt, these young entrepreneurs share the strategic insights and practical advice that transformed their startup into a dominant regional operation. From initial investment decisions to scaling profitable application services, the Crum brothers provide actionable guidance for aspiring drone operators ready to capitalize on precision agriculture's explosive growth.

As one of the largest west coast precision agriculture applicators, Kurt shares the compelling story of how he and his wife Melody built Altitude Agri Services from the ground up. He discusses the significant challenges they faced while navigating an emerging industry and the strategic decisions that fueled their growth.

Britt sits down with Vaughn Tolbert, founder of VT Insurance—the leading specialized insurance agency for agricultural drone operations to unpack the often complex world of drone insurance for agricultural applications.

Taylor and Britt dive into the origin story of Agrispray, exploring the evolution of agricultural drones, industry trends, tariff impacts on drone technology, and Taylor's work with the Frog Mobility Foundation. A deep look at how innovation is transforming modern agriculture from the ground up.

Charlie Booker has dedicated his entire life to aviation and recently took the time to have an in-depth conversation with Britt about agricultural drones and FAA compliance. This podcast is a "must-listen" for every agricultural drone pilot who wants to better understand FAA expectations.

Major League Coach Don Wakamatsu discusses the creation of Farmitude and U-PASS. As a third-generation farmer, Don also provides insights into Farmitude curriculum for high school students, agricultural drone adaptation, strength of U-PASS in congress, and the future of drone technology in farming.