The DroneOn Show

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

You may recall the wild story of Josh, a Pennsylvania drone pilot caught in a 2023 sting operation by an undercover game warden. Now that his case is closed, Josh joins the DroneOn Show to share the full, shocking tale! In this candid interview, he reveals how his $13,000 thermal drone was seized during a deer recovery mission, leading to a 13-month legal battle. From a fake hunter’s deception to withheld evidence and a Brady law violation, Josh’s not guilty verdict is a game-changer. Discover the impact on PA hunters and his passion for thermal drone recoveries.