How to get Part 137 certificate, hardware and software requirements for using drones in agriculture

Today, Philip Shaner joins the show to discuss how his company, PnC Max Enterprises, is serving small ranches and farms with their agricultural drones.

The process to spray crops with agricultural drones is quite intensive. Companies must acquire a Part 137 certificate to use drones to spray any fluid. How hard was it for Phillip to obtain the 137 certificate? Why do you need a Part 107 certificate even after getting a Part 137 certificate? Philip walks us through the entire certification process.

Next, Philip reveals the best agricultural drones. Is DJI dominating the agricultural drone market as well? Are there any good non-DJI options? Apart from hardware, listeners will also learn how using DJI Terra has made Philip's workflow easier.

So, what benefits are farmers getting by using this service? And, how can drone pilots effectively market their services to a tough and cost-sensitive market like farming? This and so much more on this week's episode of Ask Drone U.

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Timestamps

[00:23] Paul introduces Philip Shaner from PnC Max Enterprises to listeners

[01:15] Is the agricultural drone business lucrative?

[01:55] Which agricultural drones is Philip currently using?

[02:32] How to create hyper-accurate drone maps of agricultural fields

[03:25] Philip explains why mapping with a Phantom 4 Pro is significantly cheaper

[04:31] End uses of drones in agriculture

[05:05] Are spraying drones being used for residential properties?

[05:42] Using drones to get rid of mesquites

[06:18] Philip shares how using DJI Terra has made his mapping workflow easier

[07:13] How to get a Part 137 certification for spraying crops with drones

[08:20] Do need a Part 107 certificate even though you have a Part 137 certification?

[09:13] Should you hire an aviation lawyer for getting a Part 107 waiver?