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The DroneOn Show

The DroneOn Show

Mike & Kevin 52 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

The Drone On Show is a podcast dedicated to all things drones. Hosts Mike and Kevin discuss their company's work using thermal drones to recover lost deer for hunters and agricultural drones for crop spraying. They also cover drone technology advancements, regulations, and applications across various industries. The show features thrilling stories and expert insights for drone enthusiasts, hunters, farmers, and tech lovers.

Episodes

Mike & Kevin Catch-Up: FCC Rules, Wichita Store & New Platinum Trailer | The DroneOn Show Episode 60
Mike & Kevin Catch-Up: FCC Rules, Wichita Store & New Platinum Trailer | The DroneOn Show Episode 60 Aug 21, 2026 01:01:27 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 prop
5-Year-Old Viviana Takes Over the DroneOn Show | The DroneOn Show Episode 59
5-Year-Old Viviana Takes Over the DroneOn Show | The DroneOn Show Episode 59 Aug 14, 2026 00:23:17 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 fa
Iowa & Mexico Spray Pilots: Zane & Bernhard on Startup Stories & Future of Drones | DroneOn Show Ep 58
Iowa & Mexico Spray Pilots: Zane & Bernhard on Startup Stories & Future of Drones | DroneOn Show Ep 58 Aug 7, 2026 00:58:39 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 st
From Aerospace Engineer to Drone Dealer: Mehdi’s Path with Talos Drones | The DroneOn Show Ep 57
From Aerospace Engineer to Drone Dealer: Mehdi’s Path with Talos Drones | The DroneOn Show Ep 57 Jul 31, 2026 00:52:24 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 cu
Texas Rangeland Pro: Ex-Winery Owner Builds Drone Business | The DroneOn Show Episode 56
Texas Rangeland Pro: Ex-Winery Owner Builds Drone Business | The DroneOn Show Episode 56 Jul 24, 2026 00:57:43 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 a
Inside nuWay Ag: Dealer Program Growth, T100 Real Talk & Industry Expansion | The DroneOn Show Ep 55
Inside nuWay Ag: Dealer Program Growth, T100 Real Talk & Industry Expansion | The DroneOn Show Ep 55 Jul 10, 2026 00:55:26 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
Spray Drones, Family Business & Personal Testimonies | The DroneOn Show Episode 54
Spray Drones, Family Business & Personal Testimonies | The DroneOn Show Episode 54 Jun 26, 2026 00:52:25 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 fa
nuWay Ag Owners: T100 Swath Truth, Dealer Program & CV Coverage Reality | The DroneOn Show Ep 53
nuWay Ag Owners: T100 Swath Truth, Dealer Program & CV Coverage Reality | The DroneOn Show Ep 53 Jun 19, 2026 01:16:25 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 practic
Black Hawk Pilots Switch to Spray Drones: Military Precision in Louisiana | The DroneOn Show Ep 52
Black Hawk Pilots Switch to Spray Drones: Military Precision in Louisiana | The DroneOn Show Ep 52 Jun 12, 2026 00:52:38 Episode 52 of the DroneOn Show episode, Mike talks with Cody Davis and Clinton Giglio of Guardian Aerial in Louisiana — two former U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilots with a combined 39 years of military flight experience. They share their transition from flying heavy-lift military and medevac missions to operating spray drones (primarily T50s with T
31 Year Old Going All-In on Spray Drones – Complete Newbie Story | The DroneOn Show Ep 51
31 Year Old Going All-In on Spray Drones – Complete Newbie Story | The DroneOn Show Ep 51 Jun 5, 2026 00:50:26 In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike and Jay talks with Bryce Matthews of StratoWorx Drone Solutions in Indiana. At 31 years old and brand new to spray drones, Bryce is right on the edge of pulling the trigger on a T100 and starting his own operation. He shares his extensive research process, why he’s leaning toward DJI, his conversations with current pil
From Cattle Farmer to Running a Spray Drone Business in the Mountains | The DroneOn Show Ep 50
From Cattle Farmer to Running a Spray Drone Business in the Mountains | The DroneOn Show Ep 50 May 29, 2026 00:52:11 In episode 50 of the DroneOn Show, Mike and Jay catches up with Preston Cave of Pac Aerial Applications in North Carolina. Preston shares his journey from growing up on a tobacco farm and showing cattle to building a successful spray drone business. He talks about tackling rugged mountain terrain, Christmas tree applications, cover crops, pastures, and
Is Drone Deer Recovery Legal in Illinois? Full Court Case Breakdown | The DroneOn Show Ep 49
Is Drone Deer Recovery Legal in Illinois? Full Court Case Breakdown | The DroneOn Show Ep 49 May 22, 2026 01:16:05 In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike and Kevin sits down with Jeremy Shelton, an Illinois drone deer recovery pilot, and his attorney Ed Fanning to break down a landmark court case. Jeremy received a citation for using a thermal drone to search for a wounded deer. The case went to trial and he was found not guilty — not on a technicality, but because the

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