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!

• (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!

• (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!

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• (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!

• (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! ️

• (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.

Join us for an epic episode of the DroneOn Show as we sit down with Bennie, a fourth-generation ranch owner from Hoeksfontein Safaris in South Africa! We dive into how thermal drones are revolutionizing his 10,000-acre ranch, from recovering game like Springbok to counting elusive animals and saving $30,000 by tracking escaped livestock. Bennie shares his journey modernizing the ranch, the beauty of South African hunting, and why drones are a game-changer for ranchers worldwide. Plus, hear about his hospitality and why South Africa is a must-visit for hunters and adventurers!

• (00:00:00) - How Thermal Drone Is Helping My Ranch
• (00:00:52) - How to Hunt a Deer on a Ranch
• (00:03:32) - Bringing the Ranch to Social Media
• (00:04:53) - Thermal Drone Recovery
• (00:08:15) - Trophy hunters on a South African ranch get a tour of the
• (00:11:30) - Drones on safaris
• (00:14:50) - How to locate an impala by drone
• (00:18:54) - Ranch Owner Discusses Challenges
• (00:19:38) - Farmworker on a Chinese ranch
• (00:21:34) - Experiences in Africa
• (00:22:19) - Teachers use thermal drone to catch sheep thieves
• (00:24:58) - Heavy Lift Drones
• (00:30:09) - Would a drone be useful for farming in the mountains?
• (00:33:40) - Flying a heavy lift drone on the ranch
• (00:36:40) - Thermal Drone
• (00:41:28) - Thermal Drone
• (00:46:06) - Animal Bedded in the Heat
• (00:46:22) - Thermal Drone
• (00:49:09) - Riding Around With a Snake
• (00:50:14) - Flying a Thermal Drone
• (00:54:06) - How to hunt an elephant in Africa
• (00:56:44) - How to drone spray in the Philippines
• (00:59:42) - South Africa
• (01:01:19) - Drones for Exploring

In this episode of the Drone On Podcast, host Mike sits down with 24-year-old Henry at the Columbus Deer and Turkey Expo to dive into his journey into the thermal drone business. From his childhood fascination with aviation to binge-watching drone deer recovery videos, Henry shares how he turned his passion for drones and hunting into a thriving deer recovery business. Discover how he paid off his thermal drone kit in just one season, the challenges of early-season recoveries, and why passion is key to success in this growing industry. Whether you're a drone enthusiast or considering entering the thermal drone space, Henry's story is packed with inspiration and practical insights!

• (00:00:00) - Thermal Drone Business
• (00:00:33) - Demolition Drone Deer Recovery
• (00:01:50) - Drones for Deer Recovery
• (00:04:41) - Dempsey Drone Deer Recovery
• (00:08:25) - Dempsey Drone Finds a Deer
• (00:12:16) - Tunnel Drone Training