Listen "YDQA: Ep 124- "How Will New Drone Policies Impact the Future of Agricultural Drones?""
Episode Synopsis
In this week’s episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove sits down with Will Dawson, attorney and founder of the Agricultural Drone Initiative (ADI), to explore how new federal policies could shape the future of agricultural drone use in the U.S.Will shares his journey from growing up on a seven-generation farm in Virginia to leading national advocacy for smarter drone regulations. Together, they unpack the ongoing DJI policy debate, the misconceptions around drone bans, and what these changes could mean for farmers, manufacturers, and policymakers alike.You’ll learn:Why ADI was created to bridge the gap between farmers and lawmakersThe real number of agricultural drone operators in the U.S.How the 2025 NDAA and DJI restrictions could affect drone availabilityWhat buyback programs and American-made alternatives like Hylio might look likeHow smarter drone policy can protect both innovation and national security👉 Learn more about the Agricultural Drone Initiative at https://agdroneinitiative.org/ 👉 Submit your questions for future episodes at ydqa.io or email [email protected]
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