Welcome to the resource page for the NC State Extension Spray Drone Fly-In held on February 13, 2026, at Jordan Lake Educational Forest. This event brought together current applicators, ag industry professionals, and farmers to explore the latest in spray drone technology, research, and best practices. This page serves as a valuable resource for those who attended, offering recorded sessions, key materials, and ongoing connections, while also providing a way for those who did not attend to access the same information and insights. If you are interested, please share your contact info so we can let you know about opportunities like this in the future.
Recorded Sessions
We recorded the educational presentations to make them accessible anytime.
The full playlist is on YouTube: NC State Extension Spray Drone Fly-In (2026) Playlist
Additional Resources
Below are links and additional information mentioned or shared during the event.
NCDA&CS Solution Analysis (Water Testing)
- Website: NCDA&CS Solution Analysis
- Instructions: Follow the “grower sample” link for submission details. Use “SP” (Pesticide Solution) as the sample code if testing quality of your pesticide mix water.
- Fee: Current fee is $5 (increasing to $10 on March 2, 2026).
NC CORS, GNSS, and Geodetic Survey
- Home Page: NC Geodetic Survey
- Overview: Supports precise positioning for drone missions through the NC CORS Network.
North Carolina Agricultural Aviation Association (NCAAA)
- Website: NCAAA
- Contact: Hugh Cundiff, Executive Director | 540-580-1525 | ncagaviation@gmail.com
DropFlight Example Results
- High wind resulted in the swath pattern drifting to the left and leaving a tail of under applied on the right.
- Wind and humidity resulted in lower estimated GPA.
- Two peaks can be observed; these correlate to the two rotary atomizers on the drone.
- Multiple passes and better conditions are suggested for drone calibration.
- This is an example of current swath testing procedures for UAV applications.
- Better weather conditions and modified flight parameters would provide a better spray application.
- DropFlight Report: Example Report
Collaborating Organizations
This event was made possible through participation by:
- NC State University & NC State Extension
- BASF
- NC Geodetic Survey
- NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
- Syngenta
- North Carolina Agricultural Aviation Association (NCAAA)
- Ag Drone Works
- Remote Pilots: Eli Morgan and Joshua Wilson
We appreciate their expertise and support in delivering top-tier content.Collaborating Organizations.
Stay Connected
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If you have questions, reach out to your local extension agent or contact Seth Nagy, Caldwell County Extension Director.
Let’s keep advancing together!
