Drone Spraying Essentials: From Basics to Application (Iowa State Extension)

Name: Drone Spraying Essentials: From Basics to Application (Iowa State Extension)
Start: 2025-09-04T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-04T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 3800 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010-9111, United States

Schedule

Thu Sep 04 2025 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

3800 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010-9111, United States | Ames, IA

The spray drone industry is growing rapidly across Iowa!
With this surge in innovation, Iowa producers, commercial spray drone applicators, and agtech entrepreneurs have important questions about how to adopt and integrate this powerful new tool.
That’s why Iowa State University’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab and Terraplex are proud to co-host:
Drone Spraying Essentials: From Basics to Application
Thursday, September 4th
Digital Ag Innovation Lab, 3800 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
About the Event
This event is designed for:
- Farmers curious about drone spraying
- Businesses ready to scale with aerial applications
- Operators seeking to understand licensing and regulation
- Anyone wanting a solid foundation or in-depth insights into spray drone technology
🗓️ Agenda
9:00 – 9:45
Compliance & Regulations – FAA Part 107 & Part 137, IDALS requirements, drone registration, personal vs. custom application
9:45 – 10:00 Break – Coffee & networking
10:00 –11:30 General Operations & FAQ Panel Discussion – Drone setup, flight planning, safety protocols
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch – Provided on-site
12:30 – 3:00 Spray Drone Demonstrations – Onsite drones will include Talos, DJI, XAG, EAVision
📌 Registration Details
• Fee: $225 per person
• To register: Use this link https://go.iastate.edu/ATMKGV.
• Seats are limited—only 100 spots available!
• Registration closes August 15, 2025
📞 Contact Us
Have questions? Reach out: Doug Houser, Digital Agriculture Extension Specialist
📧 [email protected] • 📞 515-418-0419