Spray drones are moving fast from novel to normal—but how do we keep pace on safety and regulation? From the 2025 MS Row Crop Short Course, Terry Spurlock (University of Arkansas) and Madison Dixon (MSU Agricultural Autonomy Institute) sat down with Jason and Tom to break down the current regulatory landscape and practical safety considerations surrounding agricultural spray drones. From FAA rules to risk reduction, this conversation cuts through the confusion to help ag professionals understand what responsible drone-based application really looks like—and where it’s headed next.

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