YDQA: Ep 122- "How Are Agricultural Spray Drones Transforming Farming?"

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove sits down with Brandon Beal from Elevation Aerial Application to explore how UAV spraying drones are changing the future of agriculture. 🌱
Brandon shares his journey from aviation into agriculture, explains how drones like the DJI T40 opened up scalable opportunities for farm spraying, and discusses the real-world impact drones are having on tree farms, row crops, and pastureland in Virginia.
We dive into:
- Why drones are more effective than traditional spraying methods in tough terrain
- How UAVs reduce reliance on migrant labor while boosting consistency
- The business case for spraying 50 acres an hour
- The future of ag drones in the U.S. amid changing regulations and technology
Whether you’re a farmer, drone pilot, or just curious about the intersection of UAVs and agriculture, this conversation is packed with insights into where the industry is heading.
👉 Connect with Brandon and Elevation Aerial Application on LinkedIn and social media.
https://www.elevationaerialapplication.com/
brandon@elevationaerialapplication.com
https://agdroneinitiative.org/
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