#005 - Arthur Erickson of Hylio

New Tools Mean New Opportunities - Matthias Kunerth AKA HiTech Farmer

HiTech Farmer is a content creator and educator in the precision agriculture space. A 5th generation farmer, Matthias has a deep knowledge of traditional farming practices and a hunger to innovate upon them. Over the past few years, he has been learning how spray drones can help his family's operation and provide him with a new business opportunity. In this episode, he and Taylor sit down and talk about growing up on the farm and embracing new technology to make farming more efficient. Visit us at taylormorelandpod.com

The Australian Drone King - Jamin Fleming of Oztech Drones

Our industry isn't just big in America – and Jamin Fleming is here to talk about it. An industry leader in Australia, Oztech Drones is at the forefront of their country's spray drone integration. Join as he and Taylor discuss similar stories of adopting a new technology and bringing it to their country.Visit us at taylormorelandpod.com and follow along on social media.

It's Never Too Late to Start Your Business - Sid and Sheryl VanDyne of AgBoost

Sid and Cheryl VanDyne are retired dairy farmers turned drone pilots operating out of southeast Kansas and the Kansas City metro. After decades in agriculture, IT, and education, they found their way back to the industry they love through spray drones — and they're just getting started. In this episode, Sid and Cheryl join Taylor to talk about their journey from the dairy barn to the drone field, why they decided to start a new business in retirement, and what it means to work together toward something bigger than a paycheck. Visit us at taylormorelandpod.com and follow along on social media.

Advocating for a New Industry - Alex Ryan of Altus Ag Aviation Consulting

Alex Ryan ran the Regulations department at Agri Spray Drones before starting his company. Altus Ag Aviation Consulting is a one-stop-shop for spray drone legality. In this episode, Alex and Taylor discuss regulations, policy, and even space. Visit us at taylormorelandpod.com and follow along on social media.

#006 - Greg Thomas of Thomas Elevated Ag

Greg Thomas is a farmer, an applicator and drone dealer in Iowa. He's been in the spray drone industry for a while and has quickly and successfully scaled his business. In this episode, Greg and Taylor talk about his early days in the industry, how he found acres, and where they see the industry heading. Visit us at taylormorelandpod.com and follow along on social media.