The DroneOn Show

Midwest Drone Applications: 66K Acres, Team Management & Hard Lessons | DroneOn Show Ep 45

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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.

From FFA Project to Multi-Crew Operation: Hayden’s Spray Drone Journey at 20 | DroneOn Show Ep 44

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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

Vidalia Onion Farmer Goes All-In on T100 Spray Drones | The DroneOn Show Episode 43

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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.

24-Year-Old Builds Full Drone Business in Alabama | The DroneOn Show Episode 42

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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

Aussie Drone Dealer: XAG Tech, Rules & USA vs Australia | The DroneOn Show Episode 41

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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

Agronomist Switches from Hylio to DJI: 7,500 Acres & Proven Results | The DroneOn Show Ep 40

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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

Drone Conference Kickoff: Hylio Prototype, Future Lifts & Dodging Winter Storms |DroneOn Show Ep 39

Mike & Kevin — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:15:21 +0000

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

10K Drone Acres & Ground Rigs: Newt's Florida Ag Grind & First-Flight Disaster | DroneOn Show Ep 38

Mike & Kevin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:49:25 +0000

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

From Thermal Recoveries to 15K Spray Acres – Drone Pilot Life | The DroneOn Show Ep 37

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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

Ex-Logger's Drone Rise: 111 Deer Found and Spray Business Launch | The DroneOn Show Ep 36

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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.

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

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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

FCC Drone Ban EXPLAINED: Is This the End of DJI in America?

Mike & Kevin — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:27:03 +0000

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

Agronomist on Walmart Drone Fails, Fungicide Wins & DJI Ban Concerns | The DroneOn Show Episode 33

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:30:35 +0000

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

Kirk Price | The DroneOn Show Episode 32

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:15:00 +0000

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

Why California Has Been Slow on Spray Drones & Why That’s About to Change | DroneOn Show Episode 31

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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.

M4TD vs M4T, T100 & FCC Reality – Let's Get Into It | The DroneOn Show Episode 30

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:34:10 +0000

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

Wives of Drone Deer Recovery Take Over the DroneOn Show! | The DroneOn Show Episode 29

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

Drone Deer Recovery Kicks Off: Crop Field Fails, Tariffs & Pilot Map Updates | The DroneOn Show Episode 28

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

Charlie Kirk Sparks Thermal Drone Security Debate | The DroneOn Show Episode 27

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

2 Years In: Dennis’ Spray Drone Business Thrives in Ag! | The DroneOn Show Episode 26

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

Thermal Drone Business: Untold Recovery Stories from the Field | The DroneOn Show Episode 25

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

Veteran Drone Services: Helping Vets Reshape Ag Lands! | The DroneOn Show Episode 24

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

What’s Up with DJI Ban & Part 108? Let’s Dig Into It | The DroneOn Show Episode 23

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

Ohio’s Young Gun: Innovating Drone Spraying in Family Farming | The DroneOn Show Episode 22

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

New York’s Drone Newcomer: Tackling Ag Challenges | The DroneOn Show Episode 21

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

Drone Distributor’s Saga: Agri Spray Blazes Ag Trails | The DroneOn Show Episode 20

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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!"

Part 108, T100 Buzz, and Plane Rivalry: Forging Ag’s Aerial Future | The DroneOn Show Episode 19

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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!

Texas Drone Hub Trailblazer | The DroneOn Show Episode 18

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

DJI Bans and Beginner Grit: Unpacking Drone Industry Hurdles | The DroneOn Show Episode 17

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

Where DJI T100, Relationship, and Raw Talk Collide | The DroneOn Show Episode 16

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

Chazak’s Rescue Drones Unleashed | The DroneOn Show Episode 15

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

Brent & Son: Pioneering Drone Spraying in the Heartland | The DroneOn Show Episode 14

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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

Aviator's Epic Drone Shift on 500K-Acre Florida Ranch | The DroneOn Show Episode 13

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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

From Back Injury to Drone Empire | The DroneOn Show Episode 12

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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

China’s Drone Tech Sparks Dreams! | The DroneOn Show Episode 11

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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

Ukraine Pilot’s Drone Revolution | DroneOn Show Ep 10

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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

Zach & Gabe’s Drone Grind: Building a Spray Business in Michigan | DroneOn Show Ep 9

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

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

Trevor & Terra's Drone Journey: From Hobbyists to Ag Sprayers in Utah | DroneOn Show Ep 8

Mike & Kevin — Thu, 29 May 2025 18:30:50 +0000

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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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

Ryan (NuWay Ag’s Sales Rep) Unpacks Common Drone Questions From Phone Calls with Entrepreneurs & Farmers | DroneOn Show Ep 7

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 23 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

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

NC Farmer’s Hustle: Making a Living with Drones | The DroneOn Show 06

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 16 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

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

PA Pilot’s Court Win: Drone Sting Exposed! | The DroneOn Show 05

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 09 May 2025 20:47:00 +0000

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.

The DroneOn Show 04: Down-to-Earth Chat with Bennie: Drones Transform Hoeksfontein Hunting!

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 02 May 2025 16:16:05 +0000

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!

Chapters

(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

The DroneOn Show 03: Drone Dreams to Reality: Henry’s Success in a Busy Market!

Mike & Kevin — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

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!

Chapters

(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

The DroneOn Show 02: Hockey Star’s Miraculous Recovery: From Paralysis to Drones | Brandon McGowan

Mike & Kevin — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:33:46 +0000

In this inspiring episode of the DroneOn Show, host Mike Yoder sits down with Brandon McGowan, a talented hockey player from Rhode Island who defied the odds after a life-altering spinal cord injury during a game. From being paralyzed to miraculously returning to semi-pro hockey, Brandon shares his incredible journey of resilience and rediscovery through thermal drones. Learn how drone technology, inspired by Mike’s YouTube channel, helped Brandon find new purpose in search and rescue. Now moving to Arizona to join Arizona Search, Track, and Rescue while chasing his hockey dreams, Brandon’s story is a testament to perseverance and trying something new. Subscribe for more uplifting stories, drone tips, and podcast episodes! #Hockey #Drones #Inspiration #SearchAndRescue #motivation Check out our nuWay Ag channel: / @nuWayAg Check out our Drone Deer Recovery channel: / @dronedeerrecovery

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Miracle Hockey Player Recovered from Amish Camp
(00:01:35) - Rhode Island Is Not Long Island
(00:03:11) - Skaters Try Their First Coffee Drink
(00:03:59) - Desert Fever in Rhode Island
(00:05:57) - Former Hockey Player Turned Drone Pilot
(00:10:11) - American Hockey Prospects: Do We Need Pro Hockey?
(00:13:48) - I Paralyzed My Spinal Cord After A Hockey Crash
(00:17:29) - One of the players on the hockey team got paralyzed
(00:19:25) - The Paralyzed Athlete's Choice
(00:23:10) - What It Was Like To Be In A Coma
(00:25:55) - Drone Deer Recovery
(00:29:15) - I HAD TO SHOULD HAVE LEADED DJI Drone
(00:32:39) - Mike's Miracle Recovery
(00:33:54) - Amish Drone Guy: Do You Comment on Videos?
(00:37:28) - Dusty Drone Giveaway
(00:40:36) - DJI's 'This Drone Will Pay For itself'
(00:43:46) - Demolition Drone for Search and Rescue
(00:44:37) - DJI Flight Hub 2
(00:45:27) - Flying a drone to find a deer
(00:48:47) - Dempsey Drone Search and Rescue
(00:52:22) - Golf Lessons for Paralyzed Athletes
(00:53:02) - Amino On The Drone
(00:56:35) - Brandon McGowan on Flying Drones in 2017

The DroneOn Show 01: First Show Ever - Anything Drone Starts Here!

Mike & Kevin — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:21:15 +0000

Welcome to the FIRST SHOW EVER of The Drone On Show! Join hosts Mike, Kevin, and Austin as they kick off this exciting journey into the world of drones. In Episode #1, we dive into our roots—how Drone Deer Recovery took off with thermal drones to help hunters, and how we expanded into ag drones for crop spraying. But that’s just the start! We’re talking EVERYTHING drones: from legal updates, to heavy-lift potential, power washing drones. Plus, hear our story—from Amish heritage to building a drone empire—and why this industry is booming for entrepreneurs. Stick around for raw, real drone talk and subscribe for more!

Check out our nuWay Ag channel: / @nuWayAg

Check out our Drone Deer Recovery channel: / @dronedeerrecovery

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Drones and Power Washing
(00:00:32) - Drones on Air
(00:04:48) - West Virginia Bill to Allow Drones to Transport Wildlife
(00:06:47) - Amish, Mennonite, and More
(00:08:21) - Do Amish Need a Driver's License?
(00:10:33) - How Drone Debris Studio Is Powered By A Shed Barn
(00:11:44) - How Amish Mennonite Mike and Kevin got together
(00:14:42) - Drones to Help Deer Recover...
(00:18:57) - Drones for Farming: The Future
(00:22:32) - Drones for Cleaning Your Home
(00:23:53) - Do Heavy Lift Drones Make Sense?
(00:30:22) - Flying a drone in the trees
(00:33:50) - Who Has the Biggest Drone Fleet?
(00:37:48) - What are people Jumping Into Drones?
(00:43:20) - How to Start a Business in the Middle East
(00:44:08) - DJI Dropping the Price of Their T50 Drone
(00:50:18) - Drones: Should they be Made in America?
(00:55:04) - Democracy on Trump's Drone Plan
(00:59:04) - "Everything's Built in America," Says Chris Hayes
(00:59:32) - Drones for Life