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 |
| 9:45–10:00 | Break – Coffee & networking |
| 10:00–11:30 | General Operations and FAQ Panel Discussion – Drone set up, 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 |
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.