The DroneOn Show

Mike & Kevin
  • 4.5 (2)
  • TECHNOLOGY

The Drone On Show is your ultimate podcast for everything drones! Join us as we dive into the exciting world of drone technology, from our company’s groundbreaking work using thermal drones to recover lost deer for hunters and agricultural drones to revolutionize crop spraying for farmers. But we don’t stop there—we explore it all: cutting-edge advancements, regulations, and the limitless possibilities of drones in every industry. Expect thrilling stories, expert insights, and a passion for innovation that keeps you hooked. Whether you’re a drone enthusiast, hunter, farmer, or tech lover, tune in for a show that soars above the rest!

  1. Ex-Logger's Drone Rise: 111 Deer Found and Spray Business Launch | The DroneOn Show Ep 36

    6D AGO

    Ex-Logger's Drone Rise: 111 Deer Found and Spray Business Launch | The DroneOn Show Ep 36

    In this episode of The Drone On Show, Mike sits down with Cameron Hershberger to dive deep into the world of thermal drones for deer recovery and the booming spray drone business in agriculture. Cam shares his incredible journey from a logging background to building a thriving drone service that's recovered over 100 deer in just one season! We cover everything from starting a side gig that exploded into a full-time passion, the challenges of balancing hunting with drone work, wild stories of close calls in the woods (both logging and deer tracking), and Cam's plans to expand into Belize for untapped farming opportunities. Plus, tips on customer service, regulations, and why passion beats profit-chasing in this industry. Whether you're a hunter, drone enthusiast, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with real-talk insights, and advice on avoiding scams in drone recoveries.

    1h 3m
  2. From Forestry to Drone Tech: Habitat, LiDAR & Public Hunts | The DroneOn Show Episode 35

    JAN 2

    From Forestry to Drone Tech: Habitat, LiDAR & Public Hunts | The DroneOn Show Episode 35

    In Episode 35 of the DroneOn Show, Mike chats with Madison Raber, owner of Tree Stand Forestry and a seasoned drone pilot. Madison shares his expertise in forestry consulting, focusing on timber harvesting and habitat improvement for deer hunters. Dive into discussions on using thermal drones for deer recoveries, herd surveys, and the devastating impact of EHD in Ohio. They also explore emerging tech like LiDAR for timber analysis, hunting stories from public lands, and even spray drones for invasive species control. Whether you're into drones, hunting, or land management, this episode is packed with insights! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more DroneOn content. Chapters (00:00:00) - Shopify vs Spotify(00:00:18) - Drone De Recovery(00:01:28) - How do you manage a timber harvest?(00:02:40) - Drone Hunting: EHD Impact on Deer(00:05:53) - Don't Buy a Deer Farm(00:09:17) - Timber Assessment: LIDAR Technology(00:13:48) - Want to fly a thermal drone?(00:17:25) - Mike Flanagan on Starting His Own Drone(00:18:54) - Dempsey: Drone Calls Down(00:23:00) - Drones for Deer Recovery: Overreach?(00:26:56) - Truck Cameras Illegal in Montana(00:28:44) - Pennsylvania hunters can't even track their deer legally(00:31:15) - Pete on Hunting in PA(00:34:18) - Deer Hunting in the Pennsylvania woods(00:37:37) - Back to the Traditional Gear(00:40:14) - George Clooney on Having Twins(00:40:55) - Are You Ready to Hunt Big Game?(00:42:15) - Elk Hunting in the Mountains(00:44:39) - Reid on Spray Drones(00:46:30) - How Much Has the T100 Changed From The 40s?(00:50:27) - Do you Need a Drone to Harvest Honey and Multiflower Rose?(00:55:22) - Ohio Outdoors: Invasives

    59 min
  3. FCC Drone Ban EXPLAINED: Is This the End of DJI in America?

    12/24/2025

    FCC Drone Ban EXPLAINED: Is This the End of DJI in America?

    Hey guys, me and Kevin sit down to discuss and dissect the new FCC Drone Ban rules.  Chapters (00:00:00) - FCC Drone Rules: Critical Components(00:03:01) - How to contact Drone Deer Recovery(00:06:16) - FCC action on drones: Don't Panic!(00:12:29) - President Trump on American Drone Manufacturing(00:18:21) - American Drone Company's IPO(00:23:37) - Drones: Go for It(00:24:31) - American Drone Users on the Future(00:26:58) - Firefighters: Neuter the T1 hundreds(00:32:11) - President Trump on American Jobs(00:34:24) - Mike From Minnesota on DJI vs. XAG Drone(00:37:13) - Trump on Foreign Drone Makeups(00:39:37) - FCC: National Security Review of DJI and Altel(00:43:25) - FCC: Drone Business is a National Security Threat(00:45:23) - Trump's Drone Dominance(00:48:16) - Farmers vs. Drone Wars(00:52:12) - Americans Buy a Drone Too Much(00:56:03) - DJI Thermal Drone Sales: No Retroactive Ban

    1 hr
  4. Agronomist on Walmart Drone Fails, Fungicide Wins & DJI Ban Concerns | The DroneOn Show Episode 33

    12/19/2025

    Agronomist on Walmart Drone Fails, Fungicide Wins & DJI Ban Concerns | The DroneOn Show Episode 33

    In this episode of the DroneOn Show, host Mike chats with Melvin Lahmers, an agronomist and seed consultant from TMK Bakersville who's been in the farming game for over 30 years, growing up on a family farm and helping growers feed the world through crop consulting, custom applications, and aerial tech. They dive right into a hilarious cold call from an 80-year-old farmer hunting for a drone to check on his cattle—bashing Walmart models that "only fly 500-600 feet" and skipping licenses altogether—while stressing how drones save calves and boost efficiency without needing Wi-Fi or fancy features. Melvin shares his pilot's perspective on scouting fields from the air, the evolution from satellite imagery to drones for spotting issues like irrigation problems or disease in corn, and why fungicide applications via drones are a game-changer for yield boosts in river bottom ground. They tackle big-picture topics like the potential DJI ban's massive impact on U.S. farmers (with no comparable American alternatives yet), regulatory hurdles, the "air show" crowd who just want to see drones in action, and tips for applicators on dealing with curious onlookers or charging for demos. Melvin opens up about his unique "confidence cards" he hands out for motivation, drawn from coaching youth basketball, and emphasizes the need for perspective in ag's fast-changing world. If you're into real talk on drone tech's role in modern farming, from practical cattle scouting to high-stakes policy fights, this episode delivers. Chapters (00:00:00) - Farmer Gets Sent A Drone(00:02:25) - The Bachelor Gets A Bubbler(00:03:13) - DJI Drone Ban: What It Means For Farmers(00:04:59) - Farmers on Drone Farming(00:06:16) - Melvin Larmor Lammer on(00:08:27) - Farmers: Aerial Application of Chemicals(00:12:13) - Fungicide on All Corn(00:14:54) - Flying Through the Cornfield(00:16:30) - What would be considered a specialty crop(00:19:31) - Does Head Scab Cause Crop Problems?(00:22:51) - How to Weed Your Wheat(00:25:40) - 3.3%? Yep(00:26:01) - Farmers on Drone Farming(00:30:02) - FAA Tells Drone Pilot to Stop Flying Drone Near Crops(00:32:33) - Tom Kearney on the Spray Drone(00:33:47) - Drones in the United States(00:37:36) - John Deere on His Drone and His Farming(00:41:24) - Flying Planes vs Drones(00:41:40) - Democracy for Drones(00:43:52) - Political Signs on Farmers' Fields(00:46:25) - Do We Need a Deer Repellent?(00:48:35) - UPS Drone Application(00:51:37) - Farmers vs Drones(00:54:46) - Drone vs. Weed Killer(00:57:47) - Farmers: Do We Need To Brush Hog Our Pastures?(01:00:48) - How to Choose Your Windscreen(01:01:06) - "Boring" Farming(01:02:14) - Farmers and the drones(01:05:28) - Drones for Agriculture(01:06:50) - Farmers Want a Drone to Spray Their Field(01:10:30) - Melvin Jones: More Confidence Than a Business Card(01:13:34) - TMC Bakersfield(01:15:47) - Landon on Spotify and Google Music

    1h 16m
  5. Kirk Price | The DroneOn Show Episode 32

    12/12/2025

    Kirk Price | The DroneOn Show Episode 32

    In Episode 32 of the DroneOn Show, host Mike sits down with Kirk Price, a West Virginia-based hunter, YouTuber, and outdoor enthusiast who tagged out early during Ohio's gun week. They kick things off with a wild story from opening morning: using a thermal drone to spot a trespasser on leased land, complete with a suspicious white truck sporting a Yeti sticker and no hunter orange in sight—leading to a full video reveal on both channels. Kirk shares his journey from filming silly backyard videos as a kid to building a massive YouTube following, including his viral hit featuring a bear born without front arms that's still thriving in the wild. The conversation dives into bear hunting with hounds in rugged West Virginia terrain, drone regulations for scouting and recoveries (including chats with wardens about filming hunts), and why bear meat gets a bad rap—plus Kirk's favorite recipes like Instant Pot roasts and bear burgers that prove it's delicious when prepped right. They touch on everything from Amish diners and thermal drone tips to Kirk's sports fandom and his take on not naming wildlife to avoid humanizing them. If you're into real hunting tales, drone tech in the field, and wild game cooking, this one's a must-listen. Kirk Price Instagram: @kirkprice_ Kirk Price YouTube: @KirkPrice Chapters (00:00:00) - Deer Hunt Opening Day in Ohio(00:01:06) - Deer Hunting in the Amish Country(00:04:28) - Suspect Uses Thermal Drone to Recover Lost Dog(00:05:49) - Flying a Drone in West Virginia(00:09:14) - When I Was a Kid, I Filmed in My Backyard(00:10:58) - Kurt Price Launches His Own YouTube Channel(00:15:02) - Bear Hunting Videos on YouTube(00:19:03) - Bear Recovery with a Drone(00:19:43) - What Makes A Holler?(00:22:21) - Real Estate Teacher Gets Her License(00:25:49) - Real Estate and Flying Drones(00:26:42) - Dogs' Names on YouTube(00:30:00) - How Do People Pick A Dog's Name?(00:30:32) - Amish Hunting With Hounds(00:33:19) - Drone on a Bear Hunt(00:33:51) - How To Kill a Bear(00:37:07) - Do You Should Shoot a Bear?(00:40:33) - How Many Hounds Do You Have?(00:43:23) - How To Hunt With Dogs(00:47:22) - How To Buck a Deer On Your Property(00:52:11) - A Deer Is Saved From The Streets(00:54:50) - Ruben on His SNL(00:54:59) - Dempsey Drone Deer Recovery(00:58:13) - Demanding a Deer With a Drone(01:01:05) - Dogs and the Science(01:01:26) - How To Eat Bear Meat(01:05:25) - Black Bear's Viral Story(01:07:47) - A Bear's Arms Are Cut Off(01:10:41) - Duck Hunting Videos(01:11:12) - Flying a Tiger Around the World(01:13:51) - Kirk Price: My Real Estate Instagram

    1h 15m
  6. Why California Has Been Slow on Spray Drones & Why That’s About to Change | DroneOn Show Episode 31

    12/05/2025

    Why California Has Been Slow on Spray Drones & Why That’s About to Change | DroneOn Show Episode 31

    In Episode 31 of the DroneOn Show, we sit down with Eugene Punelli, a former crop-dusting company drone pilot turned independent operator out of Bakersfield, California. Eugene shares his real-world experience flying DJI T-50s (and soon a T-100) alongside traditional airplanes and helicopters in the heart of America’s breadbasket – California’s Central Valley. We dive deep into why California spray volumes run 5–10 gallons per acre and what that means for drone efficiency on massive fields of almonds, pistachios, carrots, grapes, corn, alfalfa, and cotton. He opens up about how growers are reacting to spray drones, the real tension (and mutual respect) between drone pilots and traditional ag pilots, and the advantages of night spraying in avoiding bees and heat. Eugene also breaks down California’s unique regulatory hurdles, including PCA requirements that make the state slower to adopt drones than the Midwest, and shares his bold plan to go independent with bigger drones, more trailers, and what equipment he’s buying next. Finally, we tackle the big question: Is it too late to start a drone spraying business in California in 2026? If you’ve ever wondered how drone spraying works on the West Coast versus the Corn Belt, this episode is gold.

    49 min
  7. M4TD vs M4T, T100 & FCC Reality – Let's Get Into It | The DroneOn Show Episode 30

    11/07/2025

    M4TD vs M4T, T100 & FCC Reality – Let's Get Into It | The DroneOn Show Episode 30

    In this episode, Mike and Kevin fire up the mics on the porch outside HQ and unload the raw truth on crushing drone season like a man. Deer recovery is exploding— about 900 leads in just 7 days, 300+ pilots cashing in, and why 2024 is getting smoked 3-4X over. Thermal drone showdown: Kevin officially picks the beefier M4TD over the M4T for speed, flight time, and pro-level feel—rain-proof flying included. Then the T100 beast drops: 45mph, 40ft swath, big acres, night spraying dominance, and 360° situational awareness that makes power lines beg for mercy. Heavy lift future, frost protection hacks, and building 6-figure drone empires. FCC just gave itself power to revoke DJI licenses—here’s why you should still stack DJI iron now before the ban hammer falls. No excuses—just two guys who live this life showing you how to hunt, spray, and bank with drones. Like, subscribe, and share!   Pilot Locator Map: https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/pages/pilot-map Chapters (00:00:00) - Outside Podcast(00:00:48) - How to Find a Drone Deer Pilots(00:05:36) - About the Deer Recovery Industry(00:07:35) - DJI T100 Drone Launch(00:12:50) - DJI Drone: More Safety, Situational Awareness(00:16:38) - Drones: Is the T100 Safer Than the T70(00:20:59) - Don't Let Frost Hurt Your Orchard:(00:23:30) - 4 TD vs. 4T: Which Drone Is Best?(00:26:15) - Are there any AI features in DJI's 4T Drone?(00:30:24) - DJI Got Put on the COVID-19(00:32:49) - Will the FCC Revoke DJI Drone Authorizations?(00:37:29) - DJI Drone vs. Competitors(00:42:14) - The New T100(00:43:01) - 2T100 vs 1T60X: Drone Efficiency(00:47:00) - Do You Need an Extra Drone For Drone Hunting?(00:51:46) - Farmers on American Made Drones(00:53:04) - Drone On The Air

    53 min
  8. Wives of Drone Deer Recovery Take Over the DroneOn Show! | The DroneOn Show Episode 29

    10/24/2025

    Wives of Drone Deer Recovery Take Over the DroneOn Show! | The DroneOn Show Episode 29

    In this special episode of The DroneOn Show, the wives—Karen (Mike's wife), Kaley (Jay's wife), and Liz (Kevin's wife)—take the mics to share what it's like being married to drone entrepreneurs. They reminisce on how the business started, their roles in the business, and balancing family life with busy seasons. From navigating their husbands’ relentless drive for drone innovation to supporting Drone Deer Recovery and nuWay Ag, it’s a fun, relatable chat. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to join the drone community! Chapters (00:00:00) - Wives on Drone Day Recovery(00:00:32) - Kevin and Liz's Journey Into Business(00:03:34) - Cousin Jay Takes Over Anywhere Tree Care(00:06:26) - Post-Anywhere Tree Care: Starting Over(00:08:12) - Kevin and Amy on Their New Business(00:12:29) - Kevin and Viviana's phone abstinence(00:14:55) - How To Unplug For Your Family(00:16:31) - How Parents Get Through Child's Age(00:17:32) - Adam and wife Kaylee on having 3 kids(00:20:55) - Karen and Kevin's Relationships(00:23:26) - Workaholic Wife on Her Husband's Business(00:25:54) - Jay and Kaylee on Their Marriage(00:29:27) - Jay and Mike on Their Podcast(00:32:57) - How to keep a homestead clean(00:33:15) - Mike and Amy's relationship(00:37:48) - Married Working Parents on Working Without a Partner(00:41:53) - Wonders of the Business(00:46:37) - Honoring the Life(00:50:07) - George and Liz Gardner grow a garden(00:52:53) - How to become more self-sufficient with your life(00:55:42) - Read to Me(00:55:58) - Drones

    57 min
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The Drone On Show is your ultimate podcast for everything drones! Join us as we dive into the exciting world of drone technology, from our company’s groundbreaking work using thermal drones to recover lost deer for hunters and agricultural drones to revolutionize crop spraying for farmers. But we don’t stop there—we explore it all: cutting-edge advancements, regulations, and the limitless possibilities of drones in every industry. Expect thrilling stories, expert insights, and a passion for innovation that keeps you hooked. Whether you’re a drone enthusiast, hunter, farmer, or tech lover, tune in for a show that soars above the rest!

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  • Creator
    Mike & Kevin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    The DroneOn Show

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