S11 E8 - Drones Update

About this episode

Experts discuss the evolution and challenges of agricultural spray drones.

In this episode of War Against Weeds, Joe Ikley and Alyssa Essman talk with spray technology experts Dr. Tom Wolf and Dr. Jason Deveau about how rapidly spray drones have evolved and why they're challenging to use effectively. They discuss issues like swath variability, droplet behavior, and operator exposure, while also highlighting situations where drones offer clear logistical advantages. The result is a candid, practical look at both the promise and limitations of agricultural spray drones today.

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe Ikley, Alyssa Essman

Guests: Dr. Tom Wolf, Dr. Jason Deveau

Topics covered

• spray drones
• agriculture technology
• logistical advantages
• swath variability
• droplet behavior
• operator exposure

Keywords

• spray technology
• drones
• agriculture
• logistics
• operator exposure
• swath variability
• droplet behavior

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