Today, Philip Shaner joins the show to discuss how his company, PnC Max Enterprises is serving small ranches and farms with their agricultural drones. Learn More -
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Timestamps
00:23 - Paul introduces Philip Shaner from PnC Max Enterprises to listeners
01:15 - Is the agricultural drone business lucrative?
01:55 - Which agricultural drones is Philip currently using?
02:32 - How to create hyper accurate drone maps of agricultural fields
03:25 - Philip explains why mapping with a Phantom 4 Pro is significantly cheaper
04:31 - End uses of drones in agriculture
05:05 - Are spraying drones being used for residential properties?
05:42 - Using drones to get rid of mesquites
06:18 - Philip shares how using DJI Terra has made his mapping workflow easier
07:13 - How to get a Part 137 certification for spraying crops with drones
08:20 - Do need a Part 107 certificate even though you have a Part 137 certification?
09:13 - Should you hire an aviation lawyer for getting a Part 107 waiver?
10:18 - Important documents for getting your Part 137 certification
10:58 - Do you need to procure a state license for using drones in agriculture?
11:30 - Why is it necessary to prepare a thorough maintenance guide for an agricultural drone?
12:25 - Who is the responsible entity for crop spraying operations?
13:15 - What sort of training do pilots of PnC Max Enterprises go through?
14:25 - Understanding the document compliance phase for Part 137 certification
16:50 - Are there any good alternatives to DJI as far as crop-dusting drones are concerned?
18:18 - Expert tips for building an agricultural drone business
20:34 - What sort of insights can farmers get on using drones in agriculture? Do you need a multi-spectral camera for NDVI mapping?
22:12 - Is it challenging to convey the benefits of agricultural drones to farmers?
23:34 - Philip shares his contact information
24:15 - How did attending the Drone U mapping class help Philip?
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