The DroneOn Show

The Drone On Show is your ultimate podcast for everything drones! Join us as we dive into the exciting world of drone technology, from our company’s groundbreaking work using thermal drones to recover lost deer for hunters and agricultural drones to revolutionize crop spraying for farmers. But we don’t stop there—we explore it all: cutting-edge advancements, regulations, and the limitless possibilities of drones in every industry. Expect thrilling stories, expert insights, and a passion for innovation that keeps you hooked. Whether you’re a drone enthusiast, hunter, farmer, or tech lover, tune in for a show that soars above the rest!

The DroneOn Show is a technology podcast hosted by Mike & Kevin, with 63 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mike & Kevin hosts The DroneOn Show, a technology show with 63 episodes published.

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  Episode #64

  Shelter Harbor Golf Club: How Spray Drones Replaced Hand Spraying | The DroneOn Show Episode 64

  Oct 2, 202655 minS2

  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 to take a week of hand spraying. They cover the shift from a John Deere GPS sprayer and backpack work, early-morning applications before members arrive, robot mowers already on the property, and why this course is keeping the drone operation small and focused instead of building a full spray team. nuWay video: https://youtu.be/BQg2IKEFADM Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro at Shelter Harbor Golf Club (00:00:13) - How the drone connection with Mike started (00:02:03) - Irrigation system and pump capacity (00:03:30) - Golf team roles and course culture (00:04:21) - Embracing tech and innovation at the course (00:06:08) - Why the spray drone was needed for tough terrain (00:09:27) - Learning to fly the T100 spray drone (00:11:10) - Time savings and quality from drone spraying (00:12:27) - Case-by-case use: trees, fungicide, and Mike's expertise (00:14:05) - Advice for other golf courses on adopting tech (00:16:08) - Where spray drones fit best (sod farms vs golf courses) (00:17:19) - In-house vs outsourced operations (00:17:47) - Course budget, ranking, and reputation (00:19:56) - History and natural design of the course (00:21:16) - Chris's path from bunker raking to tech lead (00:23:38) - Aeration week explained (00:26:32) - Staffing levels and 24/7 clubhouse (00:27:34) - Clubhouse architecture and Nantucket comparison (00:29:03) - Living on property and being on call 24/7 (00:30:49) - Emergency stories: geyser pipe failure (00:32:23) - Membership exclusivity and commitment required (00:36:37) - Drone security and detecting unauthorized flights (00:40:03) - Future drone uses: heavy lift and spreading (00:45:02) - Liquid vs granular fertilizer applications (00:45:45) - Grueling first week and work culture (00:47:46) - Future of drones on golf courses (00:50:03) - Robot mowers for course and residential use (00:52:51) - Closing thanks and where to follow more content

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  Episode #62

  Vegas Drone Expo Recap: NDAA Lists, Unfinished Drones & What’s Next | The DroneOn Show Episode 62

  Sep 11, 20261h 3mS2

  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 is chasing government contracts instead of commercial work, the FCC proposal timeline, and why they keep telling people to buy the Matrice 4 and 4TD now if they’ve been on the fence. They also touch the follow-up after last week’s FAA episode, the reality of getting watched as you grow, and the Platinum trailer heading to Kansas.

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  Episode #61

  We Got Inspected by the FAA | The DroneOn Show Episode 61

  Aug 27, 202646 minS2

  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 paperwork side much easier, how few inspectors there are for the growing number of Part 137 operations, and why operators shouldn’t panic about an inspection if they’re running a legitimate program. They also talk FCC comment deadlines, buying drones amid uncertainty, and how the Platinum trailer held up when the inspectors walked through it. Comment now: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs We use nuWayAgTrack for all of our jobs — it makes tracking, reporting, and managing spray drone work so much easier. Download now, the app is live! • Apple App Store → https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nuway-agtrack/id6748161334 • Google Play → https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuwayag.agtrack&pcampaignid=web_share Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone Workout (00:00:58) - FAA On-Site Drone Inspection (00:03:37) - Airplane Safety: AG Track App (00:08:10) - Flying Instructor on Part 137 Inspection (00:11:52) - Farmers on Drone Exemption (00:14:41) - Drones: Should You Fly a Class 3 Medical? (00:19:12) - Farmers: Do We Need Drones on Our Property? (00:25:26) - Farmers Take for Granted DJI's Drones (00:30:05) - Jay Miller: If We Bans Chinese Drones, (00:33:12) - The U of E Drone Conference (00:34:53) - How to Leave a Comment on the FCC Drone Proposal (00:37:44) - Private vs Public: Drone Compliance (00:41:22) - New Way Ag: Drone Trailer Inspection (00:45:13) - Pilots on the Run

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  Episode #60

  Mike & Kevin Catch-Up: FCC Rules, Wichita Store & New Platinum Trailer | The DroneOn Show Episode 60

  Aug 21, 20261h 1mS2

  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 fear-based content. They also give an update on the Wichita storefront (praised by DJI as the best retail space they’ve seen in the US), the new climate-controlled Pilot Command Center trailer, and a class-action lawsuit involving the J100. Honest talk on the current market, American manufacturing timelines, and staying optimistic about the future of spray and thermal drones. Chapters (00:00:00) - Woodlands Drone Guys on the Down (00:03:08) - Do You Need a Helicopter to Remove a Tree? (00:04:57) - FCC Drone Rulemaking: What to Do About It (00:09:26) - DJI's New Way Ag Store in Wichita (00:15:33) - Drones, retail sales outlook (00:16:44) - New Way Ag: Five Things a Distributor Should Expect From Their (00:21:44) - Drones for Farming: How we suck (00:23:58) - Trump's Foreign Drone Ban (00:28:56) - What That Means For The American Worker (00:32:50) - Adam Levine on Men and the 2020 election (00:38:12) - UPS Driver on Customer Service (00:44:30) - Tunnel Drone Recovery Expert (00:47:34) - Buzzing Around on a Drone (00:48:02) - EA Vision Faces Class Action Lawsuit (00:48:40) - New Way Ag Platinum Trailer: $87,500 (00:53:47) - Flying a drone on a farm (00:57:25) - Agra Drone Group on proposed class action lawsuit

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  Episode #59

  5-Year-Old Viviana Takes Over the DroneOn Show | The DroneOn Show Episode 59

  Aug 14, 202623 minS2

  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 grows up, and plenty of fun, honest moments that only a 5-year-old can deliver. A light-hearted, heartwarming episode that shows the family side of the drone business. Chapters (00:00:00) - Drone on the Show (00:02:47) - Why Do I Like Spray Drones So Much? (00:06:02) - 5-Year-Old Interview (00:09:52) - Reveal: Finding a Deer (00:10:43) - Why Do You Like Doing Podcasts? (00:12:17) - Students Save Money For Vacation (00:13:04) - What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? (00:17:52) - Drones for Kids: Learning How to Fly (00:21:46) - What's Next For You? (00:22:27) - Viviana's Birthday Party

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