2024 Field Day

Grand Opening – 2024 Field Day – The Future of Aerial Application

A celebration of world-leading agricultural technology, cross-industry collaboration, and multinational community.

The Grand Reveal

The Future of Aerial Application

The Grand Opening of Kelly Hills signals a new age of crop protection through various stakeholder relationships coming together to advance a nearly 103 year old industry. The 1st Annual Field Day was held at Heinen Brothers Ag’s HQ in Kelly, KS on August 22, 2024 and hosted a select group of individuals who represented the overall ag value chain on a global scale.

“This is a watershed moment for our industry.”
Dr. Dan Martin
USDA ARS

Who Was There

13 industry-leading presenters spanning drones, regulation, over application systems.

USDA ARS

Conducts cutting-edge research to advance precision agriculture, including the integration of drone technologies for crop monitoring and aerial application.

Surepoint Ag

Delivers innovative application systems and precision control solutions that are ideal for enhancing the efficiency of drone-based aerial spraying.

U.S. Congress

Supports rural innovation and agricultural advancement, championing policies that enable drone technology adoption in farming.

ACUASI

A global leader in research and testing of drone systems for real-world applications, including aerial spraying and environmental monitoring.

FAA

Regulates and enables safe drone operations, paving the way for expanded use of unmanned aerial systems in agriculture.

KDOT

Promotes drone integration in transportation and agriculture, supporting rural innovation through UAS technology.

AUVSI

Advocates for the growth of drone technologies, including their use in aerial application and precision agriculture.

EGE Bio

Provides eco-friendly crop protection products that align perfectly with drone-enabled precision spraying for sustainable farming.

Surgeon Drone

Specializes in developing advanced drone platforms tailored for agricultural spraying, offering high precision and efficiency.

Rotor AI

Leverages artificial intelligence and autonomy to optimize drone operations, making it a powerful fit for smart, scalable aerial application solutions.

PYKA

Autonomous electric aircraft for large-scale aerial applications

Heinen Bros Ag

Premier aerial application and ag retail business with experience across the western US

Who Attended?

A celebration of world-leading agricultural technology, cross-industry collaboration, and multinational community.

Attendee roles: Farmers, Ranchers, Agronomists, plant scientists, ag technologists, defense contractors, drone manufacturers, component manufacturers, ag retailers, insurance agencies, and more!

Geographic reach: 121 companies, from 30 states, and 6 countries represented!

Sponsor

Thanks to Our 2024 Sponsors

Heinen Bros Ag

Premier aerial application and ag retail business with experience across the western US

Video REcap

Innovation in Motion

Technology Pillars – "The Raw Materials"

Aerial Drone Systems

Sprayers, scouts, and seeders

In-field Sensors

Soil moisture, canopy health, and machine feedback

Aerial Mapping

Multi-spectral imagery, NDVI, and topographic overlays

Data Analytics

Farm management systems, and ROI dashboards

Artificial Intelligence

Computer vision, decision support, and generative tools

Traditional Agronomy

Boots-on-the-ground wisdom, field trials, and prescriptions

Ready to Join or Support the Next Cohort?