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Now is the time to explore drone technology for your business, farm or municipality. Discover how drones can change your field with Michael Ferguson and David Plummer from Aerial Influence.

Aerial Influence


    • Apr 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    How to Submit You FAA Part 137 for Drones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 28:31


    Anyone who has submitted paperwork to the FAA knows that it could take a while to hear back from them. In this video we walk you through the process of getting your FAA part 137. For more information visit: http://aerialinfluence.com/Agriculture #djiagrast10 #faa #djiagrast30

    Why farmers are using the DJI Agras T10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 7:31


    It has taken years for agricultural spraying drones to catch on with farmers in the United States. However, with the introduction of the DJI Agras T10 and DJI Agras T30, opinions are quickly changing. We put together a list of why we believe farmers have been most interested in the DJI Agras T10. For more information: (312) 278-7232 contact@aerialinfluence.com https://aerialinfluence.com/agriculture @DJI Agriculture #drones #djiagrast10 #agrast10

    Why Agricultural Drones Are Taking Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 10:58


    Drones have taken over many industries, from construction to public safety and the list goes on. With the emergence of drones for Agriculture, like the DJI Agras T10 and T30, many people ask, "What can I do with a farming drone?" So we made this video to give you some ideas. #djiagrast10 #djiagrast30 #aerialinfluence For more information, go to: http://aerialinfluence.com/Agriculture or call us at (312) 278-7232.

    The King of the Drones: The DJI Agras T30

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 9:18


    The DJI Agras T30 is one of the biggest drones you can buy in the United States. With both spraying and spreading functions, the ability to spray 40 acres and hour all with a waterproof drone. For more information, reach out to us at: (312) 278-7232 contact@aerialinfluence.com http://aerialinfluence.com/agriculture @DJI Agriculture #djiagrast30 #farmingdrone #sprayingdrone #farming #agriculture #precisionagriculture #djiagriculture #dji #farmingdrone #agriculturedrone

    15 Tips for New Drone Pilots: Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 8:07


    In this update, Aerial Influence co-founder David Plummer takes you through more of the top 15 Tips for New Drone Pilots.

    15 Tips for New Drone Pilots: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 8:32


    You just bought a drone, but you have no idea what the rules are. So, we put together this list 15 Tips for New Drone Pilots.

    What Autel is Doing Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 5:27


    DJI has more than 70% of the world market in drones. Autel has just 7%, but they're climbing and for good reason. The release of their Autel Evo Lite+ could continue to even the playing field with it's ease of use and competitive price.

    Drones for Work - What Are Enterprise Drones?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 10:07


    Drones have been a favorite of hobbyists trying to catch the perfect sunset with their consumer UAV. But did you know that there's a higher level of drones?

    The State of Drone Spraying: Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 26:32


    Drone spraying in the United States is in it's infancy. Aerial Influence partners David Plummer and Michael Ferguson discuss the latest in the drone spraying universe.

    Drone News 1/14/2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 16:34


    Aerial Influence Partners Michael Ferguson and David Plummer talk through the latest drone news and regulations.

    The DJI Agras T30 Has Been Approved By The FAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 22:55


    In this week's live stream, we discuss the fact that the DJI Agras T30 drones are beginning to be approved by the FAA! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Top 10 Uses for Drones on the Farm in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 10:37


    The year 2022 is set to see a big upswing in the use of agricultural drones throughout the United States. Here are the Top 10 Uses for Drones in 2022. We thought this video might help you with your own ideas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Live Chat: Answering Your Questions and Happy Thanksgiving!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 38:48


    We're so grateful to everyone who's supported us over the last few years. We wanted to take the time to tell you why we're thankful and answer some of your questions about drones. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    HOW WE GOT OUR FAA PART 137 EXEMPTION FOR +55 POUND SPRAYING DRONES

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 37:58


    It has been a long wait, but Aerial Influence finally received our FAA Part 137 exemption for +55 pound drones. What does that mean? It means we can spray pesticide and other dangerous material from a +55 pound drone. It's a big milestone and we're going to tell you about our experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    So You Want to Start a Drone Business - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 36:41


    There are hundreds of uses for drones across dozens of professions. Aerial Influence owners Michael Ferguson and David Plummer take your questions on the first steps you need to take to get your drone business started. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Additional Uses for Agricultural Spraying Drones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 35:36


    You've heard us talk about the fact that spraying and spreading drones, like the DJI Agras T10 and T30, will have a strong impact on the world of Agriculture. But they're big spraying drones so there must be other uses. We're going to talk about it so make sure you chime in with your comments or questions. For more information on Aerial Influence: http://aerialinfluence.com/agriculture and you can download a copy of the FAA Request for Information document here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mTT--lSD4Ni2X1ue9HeYBmnUtFThpooO/view?usp=sharing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    10 Things You Didn't Know Drones Could Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 11:59


    We all know drones are great for public safety, agriculture, construction and more, but there are several uses for drones that don't get much press. What did we miss? For more information: contact@aerialinfluence.com or (312) 278-7232 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Dogs & Drones and How They Might Save Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 32:24


    Drones are a powerful tool for Search & Rescue. Dogs are a powerful tool for Search & Rescue. Put them together and their impact is multiplied. West Chicago Fire District Chief Patrick Tanner started a program where they do just that, combine dogs and drones to save life and he's joining us to talk about it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Big Agricultural Drones and the Documents You Need to Get Your FAA Part 137 Exemption

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 37:24


    We've seen a tremendous uptick in calls about Agricultural Spraying Drones like the DJI Agras T10 and DJI Agras T30. Today we talk about the documents you'll need to prepare for the FAA, in order to get your part 137 exemption. To download our Agricultural Drone Journey Map, click here: https://aerialinfluence.com/agriculture For more info on the FAA Part 137 requirements: https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/events_calendar/archive/2018_uas_symposium/media/Getting-an-Agricultural-Operator-Certification.pdf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Agricultural Journey Map for Drone Spraying

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 40:10


    Drones are a relatively new tool for most industries, including Agriculture. Where do you even start? Join our podcast, where we break down our Agricultural Journey Map for Drone Spraying. Click the link below, enter your email and download the journey map ahead of time, so you can follow along. https://aerialinfluence.com/agriculture --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Drone Mapping Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 36:51


    Join Michael and David from Aerial Influence, as they go over the ins and out of drone mapping and answer your questions. To download our Agricultural Spraying Journey Map, click here: https://aerialinfluence.com/agriculture --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How to Get Started with Drones in Agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 32:48


    Have you been thinking about how drones can benefit your farm? We'll be talking about how you can get started, the pitfalls that you need to look out for and the positives and negatives of using drones like the DJI Agras T10 and T30. To download our Agricultural Drone Spraying Journey Map, click here: https://aerialinfluence.com/agriculture --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Drones & Aerial Applicators: Why It Is Time To Reconsider

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 35:06


    Aerial Applicators (Crop Dusters) have been the backbone of America's farms for decades. In today's podcast, we talk about why traditional Aerial Applicators are the perfect early adopters for drones that can spray pesticide and spread seed, like the DJI Agras T10 and T30. For more information and to download our Agricultural Drone Journey Map, go to https://aerialinfluence.com. Reach out to us: contact@aerialinfluence.com or (312) 278-7232. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Q&A - DJI Agras T10 & T30

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 42:03


    Interested in using agricultural spraying drones in your operation? Aerial Influence partners Michael Ferguson and David Plummer answer your questions about the DJI Agras T10 and T30. To download our Agricultural Journey Map, click here: https://aerialinfluence.com/agriculture To contact Aerial Influence, call us at: (312) 278-7232 or email us at: contact@aerialinfluence.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    DJI Agras T10 & T30

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 33:24


    DJI just announced two exciting new farming drone, the DJI Agras T10 and T30. Aerial Influence owners Michael Ferguson and David Plummer have used the drones and discuss the impact these drones will have on the world of Agriculture. To download our Agricultural Road Map, please click here: https://aerialinfluence.com/agriculture --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The State of Drone Spraying

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 10:04


    Drones that can spray pesticide and spread seed have been promised for years, but with the recent release of DJI's Agras T16 and T20, the future is now. Aerial Influence founders Michael Ferguson and David Plummer talk about the hurdles that still face the industry. 

    How To Improve SWAT Operations With FPV Drones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 4:29


    One great application for FPV drones lies in SWAT team operations. But what does that look like? It will take thorough training and careful coordination. We discuss our thoughts in today's podcast, which finishes out our AI Q+A series.

    Comparing Drone Cameras: Z30 vs. H20T

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 4:05


    Building inspection and search-and-rescue missions benefit a lot from drones. Today, we are talking about two of DJI's most impressive cameras for this type of work, the Z30 and the H20T. Tune in to hear about the different lenses involved and the crazy things they can do!

    Drone 3D Mapping Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 3:51


    Mapping with an RTK, DJI Terra Electricity Module, autonomous inspection — oh my! This week's AI Q+A is a hefty question about how to do some serious work more safely and efficiently using drones.

    How To Start a Drone Business in a New Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 5:23


    Drones are changing industries, but change doesn't happen overnight. How do you gauge potential demand for drones in an area where such services don't yet exist? This tough question is the topic of today's AI Q+A!

    Advanced Drone-Flying Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 4:32


    What if we told you we don't know everything? Shocking, we know. But this week we talked over some viewer feedback we received about our drone control use. We love learning from our online community as we explore drones together.

    Drones Spraying for COVID-19?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 4:03


    It's time for a brand new podcast season, and this one's brought to you by... YOU! We get lots of questions and comments, and we're taking this season to respond to some big ones. This week's question: Should we use drones to spray disinfectants to fight COVID-19?

    Drones in Agriculture: DJI Agricultural Drone Clinic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 4:10


    Big news! Today we are announcing a new offering specifically to help those in the agriculture industry get the right drone solution for their needs. Listen in to hear how this differs from how other drone retailers operate, putting YOU at the center!

    Drones in Agriculture: FAA 107 vs. FAA 137 Certifications

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 4:08


    Relatively speaking, drones are still new on the scene. That means there isn't a specific drone certification for every application in each industry. How do you know what you need to use spraying drones for your farm? Today's podcast explores the FAA 107 and 137 certifications.

    Drones in Agriculture: The Big Boys — DJI T16 & MG-1P

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 4:04


    DJI has a wide range of useful drones for various applications. In the world of agriculture, the two that stand out most are the T16 and the MG1P. In this week's episode we're talking about these two powerhouse spraying drones.

    Drones in Agriculture: What is DJI Terra?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 4:50


    The infrastructure within DJI has a lot to offer when it comes to the agricultural side of things, but it can be a big topic. In this week's podcast we cover the basics of mapping software, and specifically the benefits of the DJI Terra mapping capabilities.

    Drones in Agriculture: Mapping with the P4 Multispectral

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 4:36


    In the second episode of our podcast centering around agricultural drones, we narrow in on the mapping capabilities of the Phantom 4 Multispectral, and just what makes it so special.

    Drones in Agriculture: A Look at What's Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 5:26


    Welcome to Season 3 of Aerial Influence's podcast! We are excited to dive into the topic of DJI drones in the world of agriculture, and explore the impressive new technologies and drone uses in the agricultural world. Listen in as we share some highlights from this season!

    Police Using Drones: Envisioning the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 6:16


    Drones have already begun to reshape the work of police departments. What's on the horizon? Today David, Michael, and the Elgin Police Department's Lieutenant Matt Udelhoven discuss what the future may hold for drones in law enforcement and rescue work.

    Police Using Drones: Can Police Departments Afford NOT to Have Drones?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 5:03


    As technology evolves and drones become more commonplace, the question is shifting from "Why is that police department using drones?" to "Why ISN'T that police department using drones?" Listen in as David, Michael, and Lieutenant Matt Udelhoven from the Elgin Police Department discuss how the tide is turning in drone usage by municipalities.

    Police Using Drones: Which Drones do Police Use?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 6:08


    Episode 4 of our podcast series on the topic of police using drones gets into the nuts and bolts of which drones police prefer, and how they are used. Join us for a deep dive on drones!

    Police Using Drones: Drone Use During COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 5:49


    The world has changed but the need for drones remains the same. Join us for our latest podcast as we discuss how drones have remained an asset to police departments throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Police Using Drones: Pain Points in Starting a Drone Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 8:14


    We're excited to welcome back our special guest Lieutenant Matt Udelhoven, advocate of drone usage in his department, for Episode 2 of our new series. In this episode we will discuss common pain points that police departments might face when starting up their drone programs, and misconceptions they may have to address.

    Police Using Drones: Meet Lieutenant Matt Udelhoven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 6:11


    Welcome to Season 2! In this series, we will focus on how law enforcement is using drones and changing the future of public safety in a positive way. We are excited to introduce you to Lieutenant Matt Udelhoven from the Elgin Police Department as we kick off our new series.

    Dispelling Drone Myths: You're interested in drones...now what?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 6:11


    In this week's episode, we discuss how to manage the process of selecting a drone and all the questions that come along with it.

    Dispelling Drone Myths: How drones are transforming the world of agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 5:27


    In this week's episode, we discuss how drones are likely to impact and support the future of the agricultural industry.

    Dispelling drone myths: How drones are really saving people's lives!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 4:20


    In this week's episode, we tell you how drones are being utilized in search and rescue missions.

    The government’s using drones, but not in the way you think!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 5:07


    In this week's episode, we tell you how the government is using drones to help you, not to spy on you.

    Dispelling drone myths: Who's buying agricultural drones today? It might surprise you!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 4:56


    In this week's episode we highlight one of our favorite customers and inform you on what you need to know about the agricultural use of drones.

    Dispelling drone myths: We are Aerial Influence and we're not...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 5:14


    Join us on this journey as we dispell the myths about drones and introduce ourselves. We are drone experts who specialize in integrating the best drone for you based on your needs.

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