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Drones are changing the way of farming.

Whether you are currently using a drone, interested in adding one to your operation or new to the idea of using a drone on the farm, this session at the CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show will cover it.

On Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. three industry experts will sit on the “Sky-High Pest Management Solutions: The Role of Drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in Pesticide Applications” panel.

Jay Sorg, Jordan Stickle and Gurinderbir Chahal bring diverse perspectives of drone knowledge to the panel. They are an experienced drone operator and applicator, an account manager for an innovative company pioneering drone solutions and a regulatory authority overseeing licensing requirements for custom applications in Minnesota.

They will cover everything from multifaceted implications of drone-based pesticide application, to efficiency, economics, requirements, environmental impact and any other aspect people may have questions about.

“I think this panel discussion will be beneficial to those individuals who are interested in applying pesticides with UAVs,” Chahal said. “In this discussion, they will learn what are the (Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s) requirements for making pesticide applications using UAVs and, it will provide them an opportunity to ask any questions they may have.”

With drone technology taking on a new shape in farming, attendees can expect to gain a better understanding of how drone technology is enhancing, affecting and enabling farming and farmers around the state.

“I think this session is important because spray drones are not just a novelty anymore, you can get real work accomplished with them,” Sorg said. “They’re a great tool to have in any operation. And it gives an opportunity for younger people too who want to branch out. There’s just a lot of opportunity there.”