On this episode, we discuss the rise of agricultural drones in the US economy with guests Matt Castro and Travis Biggs from Terraplex. Terraplex started as Iowa Aerial Applicators and has evolved to provide drone sales, service, training, and compliance support for farmers. Agricultural drones have become much more capable in recent years, allowing for more efficient and precise spraying of crops. Drones offer benefits like accessing hard-to-reach areas, reducing drift, and enabling real-time crop monitoring and analysis. They emphasize the importance of compliance, maintenance, and customer support to keep farmers' drones operational. The guests discuss the adoption curve for older farmers and strategies to ease them into using drone technology. Overall, agricultural drones are seen as a transformative technology that can significantly improve efficiency and precision for farmers.
