Drone Spraying Essentials: From Basics to Application

September 4, 2025
Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab | 3800 University Blvd, Ames, IA

AGENDA:

9:00–9:45 Compliance & Regulations – FAA Part 107 & Part 137, IDALS requirements, drone
registrations, personal vs. custom application
9:45–10:00Break – Coffee & networking
10:00–11:30 General Operations and FAQ Panel Discussion – Drone set up, flight planning, safety
protocols
11:30-12:30Lunch – Provided on-site
12:30–3:00Spray Drone Demonstrations – Onsite drones will include Talos, DJI, XAG, EAVision

Presenters:
Doug Houser, Digital Agriculture Extension Specialist, Ryan Huffman, Digital Agronomy Research Manager with the ISU Digtial Ag Innovation Lab, and Terraplex representatives

Registration:
Cost is $225, includes lunch, breaks, & handouts. Pre-registration required and space limited to 100 attendees. Registration deadline: 11:59 PM, August 30th.

Cancellations requesting a refund must be sent in writing to Registration Services at registrations@iastate.edu by August 30 for a refund, less a $20 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after August 30.


Questions?
Contact Christina Hicks at cmhicks@iastate.edu or Doug Houser at dhouser@iastate.edu.