The DroneOn Show

00:54:30

Shelter Harbor Golf Club: How Spray Drones Replaced...

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2026/10/02

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike sits down with Chris at Shelter Harbor Golf Club to talk through how spray drones fit a high-end course. The connection started when the superintendent saw one of Mike’s early thermal deer recovery videos, then later watched golf course spray content and decided to try it. Chris walks through using thermal for deer counts and irrigation leaks, then using the spray drone on steep native areas, hills, and ponds that used

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00:52:15

Henry Hochstetler Left Construction for 15K Spray...

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2026/09/18

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike sits back down with Henry Hochstetler, who has gone from construction work to a full-time spray and thermal drone lifestyle. Henry talks through his season with the T100 after coming from a T40, including cover-crop seeding into standing corn and beans, how accurate the spreading system actually was. He put up about 15,650 spray acres this year between Indiana and Ohio, mostly by himself. They get into the family side of

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00:52:15

Henry Hochstetler Left Construction for 15K Spray...

The DroneOn Show ·

2026/09/18

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike sits back down with Henry Hochstetler, who has gone from construction work to a full-time spray and thermal drone lifestyle. Henry talks through his season with the T100 after coming from a T40, including cover-crop seeding into standing corn and beans, how accurate the spreading system actually was. He put up about 15,650 spray acres this year between Indiana and Ohio, mostly by himself. They get into the family side of

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01:03:11

Vegas Drone Expo Recap: NDAA Lists, Unfinished Drones...

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2026/09/11

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike, Jay and Kevin recap their trip through the Las Vegas drone expo and what they actually saw in the NDAA-compliant booths. The sales pitch was almost never “this drone is good.” It was “this drone is on the list.” A lot of what they walked past still looked unfinished, 3D-printed, unpriced, or years away from being something a spray, thermal, or mapping operator can buy and use. The conversation turns to why so much money

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01:03:11

Vegas Drone Expo Recap: NDAA Lists, Unfinished Drones...

The DroneOn Show ·

2026/09/11

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike, Jay and Kevin recap their trip through the Las Vegas drone expo and what they actually saw in the NDAA-compliant booths. The sales pitch was almost never “this drone is good.” It was “this drone is on the list.” A lot of what they walked past still looked unfinished, 3D-printed, unpriced, or years away from being something a spray, thermal, or mapping operator can buy and use. The conversation turns to why so much money

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00:45:52

We Got Inspected by the FAA | The DroneOn Show...

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2026/08/27

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike, Jay and Kevin recaps nuWay Ag’s first on-site FAA Part 137 inspection. What was expected to feel like an OSHA-style fine hunt turned out to be professional, reasonable, and educational. The inspectors—manned aircraft pilots—spent hours on site, asked real questions, and focused on safety and recordkeeping rather than looking for problems. The conversation covers how they were selected, why the AG Track app made the

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00:45:52

We Got Inspected by the FAA | The DroneOn Show...

The DroneOn Show ·

2026/08/27

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike, Jay and Kevin recaps nuWay Ag’s first on-site FAA Part 137 inspection. What was expected to feel like an OSHA-style fine hunt turned out to be professional, reasonable, and educational. The inspectors—manned aircraft pilots—spent hours on site, asked real questions, and focused on safety and recordkeeping rather than looking for problems. The conversation covers how they were selected, why the AG Track app made the

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01:01:27

Mike & Kevin Catch-Up: FCC Rules, Wichita Store & New...

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2026/08/21

In this DroneOn Show owners catch-up, Mike and Kevin sit down after a busy spray season to talk shop. They recap how the service team handled repairs, improved parts availability compared to last year, and the need for more temporary help next season as thermal work ramps up. The conversation turns to the biggest issue in the industry right now—the proposed FCC rules and potential restrictions on foreign-made drones—and why they chose not to add more

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01:01:27

Mike & Kevin Catch-Up: FCC Rules, Wichita Store & New...

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2026/08/21

In this DroneOn Show owners catch-up, Mike and Kevin sit down after a busy spray season to talk shop. They recap how the service team handled repairs, improved parts availability compared to last year, and the need for more temporary help next season as thermal work ramps up. The conversation turns to the biggest issue in the industry right now—the proposed FCC rules and potential restrictions on foreign-made drones—and why they chose not to add more

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00:23:17

5-Year-Old Viviana Takes Over the DroneOn Show | The...

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2026/08/14

In this special DroneOn Show episode, Mike sits down with his 5-year-old daughter Viviana for her very first podcast appearance. Fresh off a workout and still in her cowgirl boots, Viviana chats about her pony Misty, what she knows about spray drones and thermal deer recovery, going on jobs with her dad, and why she loves finding deer. She shares her favorite parts of family life, her thoughts on school (she’s homeschooled), what she wants to be when she

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00:23:17

5-Year-Old Viviana Takes Over the DroneOn Show | The...

The DroneOn Show ·

2026/08/14

In this special DroneOn Show episode, Mike sits down with his 5-year-old daughter Viviana for her very first podcast appearance. Fresh off a workout and still in her cowgirl boots, Viviana chats about her pony Misty, what she knows about spray drones and thermal deer recovery, going on jobs with her dad, and why she loves finding deer. She shares her favorite parts of family life, her thoughts on school (she’s homeschooled), what she wants to be when she

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00:58:39

Iowa & Mexico Spray Pilots: Zane & Bernhard on...

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2026/08/07

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike sits down with two fellow spray drone applicators: Zane Carter of Neutral Drones in Iowa and Bernhard Martens from Chihuahua, Mexico. Zane shares how a layoff from Wells Fargo led him into the industry, flying T40s in his first year and covering thousands of acres before building his own operation. Bernhard recounts starting in 2021 with a single T20 funded by his farm boss, working the farm by day and custom spraying by

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00:58:39

Iowa & Mexico Spray Pilots: Zane & Bernhard on...

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2026/08/07

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike sits down with two fellow spray drone applicators: Zane Carter of Neutral Drones in Iowa and Bernhard Martens from Chihuahua, Mexico. Zane shares how a layoff from Wells Fargo led him into the industry, flying T40s in his first year and covering thousands of acres before building his own operation. Bernhard recounts starting in 2021 with a single T20 funded by his farm boss, working the farm by day and custom spraying by

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00:52:24

From Aerospace Engineer to Drone Dealer: Mehdi’s Path...

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2026/07/31

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike talks with Mehdi from Talos Drones about his path into the industry. Mehdi shares his background as a mechanical engineer with a master’s in composite materials for aerospace from West Virginia University, followed by work at a California chemical company developing pheromone applicators for orchards. There he built custom drone systems for high-viscosity products, modified early DJI MG-1 platforms, and secured USDA

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00:52:24

From Aerospace Engineer to Drone Dealer: Mehdi’s Path...

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2026/07/31

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike talks with Mehdi from Talos Drones about his path into the industry. Mehdi shares his background as a mechanical engineer with a master’s in composite materials for aerospace from West Virginia University, followed by work at a California chemical company developing pheromone applicators for orchards. There he built custom drone systems for high-viscosity products, modified early DJI MG-1 platforms, and secured USDA

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00:57:43

Texas Rangeland Pro: Ex-Winery Owner Builds Drone...

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2026/07/24

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike sits down with Jnani from Vortex Advantage Ag in Texas for a one-year update on his operation. Jnani shares how nearly all of his work remains focused on pasture and rangeland spraying rather than row crops, explaining the pricing realities versus airplanes and why his chopped-up Texas terrain with obstacles fits his approach. He walks through his full background—from Army airborne Gulf War veteran and skydiver, to

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00:57:43

Texas Rangeland Pro: Ex-Winery Owner Builds Drone...

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2026/07/24

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike sits down with Jnani from Vortex Advantage Ag in Texas for a one-year update on his operation. Jnani shares how nearly all of his work remains focused on pasture and rangeland spraying rather than row crops, explaining the pricing realities versus airplanes and why his chopped-up Texas terrain with obstacles fits his approach. He walks through his full background—from Army airborne Gulf War veteran and skydiver, to

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00:55:26

Inside nuWay Ag: Dealer Program Growth, T100 Real...

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2026/07/10

In this DroneOn Show owners episode, Mike, Jason, and Kevin dive deep into the real-world challenges and strategies of scaling nuWay Ag and Drone Deer Recovery. They explore building a strong dealer program through local support and distribution rather than just SEO, leveraging their Drone Deer Recovery audience to grow nuWay traffic, and the importance of the New AG Track app. The conversation covers international content reach leading to unique sales

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00:52:25

Spray Drones, Family Business & Personal Testimonies...

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2026/06/26

In episode 54 of the DroneOn Show, Mike, Jason, Dennis, and 21-year-old Kaden Lamprecht from western Iowa sit down for a raw conversation blending spray drone business with faith. Kaden shares how his family started their operation three years ago (running T50s and P150 Pros, covering 20,000+ acres mostly fungicide on corn and beans) while navigating farming challenges and trusting God’s direction. The discussion turns spiritual as Mike opens up about his

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01:16:25

nuWay Ag Owners: T100 Swath Truth, Dealer Program &...

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2026/06/19

In this insightful DroneOn Show, Mike, Jason, and Kevin sit down for an open conversation about running nuWay Ag and Drone Deer Recovery. They break down their T100 swath testing results, the importance of strong CV coverage for uniform applications, why the drone industry needs to raise standards beyond traditional aerial 20-30% benchmarks, and practical settings for the best results. The trio also covers the New AG Track app, AI tools like Claude, the

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