Tanner and Mikaya Spires join Farm4Profit to discuss Spray Drone Network, a platform designed to connect farmers with qualified drone applicators, dealers, and industry resources. The conversation covers the rapid growth of spray drones, what farmers should look for when hiring an operator, and how the industry is evolving beyond simply flying drones to becoming professional application businesses.
In this What's Working in Ag segment, Tanner and Mikaya Spires from Spray Drone Network join Farm4Profit to explain how their platform is helping connect growers with qualified, licensed drone applicators across the country. What started as a simple question—"How do I find a reliable spray drone operator?"—has quickly grown into a nationwide network serving farmers, applicators, dealers, and industry professionals.
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Tanner and Mikaya also discuss the challenges facing new operators, including equipment setup, application knowledge, chemical handling, business management, and customer expectations. Their mission is simple: help grow the spray drone industry while ensuring farmers have access to trustworthy and qualified operators.
Whether you're a farmer looking for aerial application options, a custom applicator considering drones, or someone curious about the future of precision agriculture, this episode provides an inside look at one of the fastest-growing segments in ag technology.