Nebraska Ag Drone Conference Highlights Generous Industry Support and Collaboration

August 12, 2025

Man holding a laptop in one hand and a small quadcopter drone in the other, standing in an open field, preparing for drone operation or data transfer.
Come for the drone tech — stay for the expert insights, networking, and sponsor-powered perks.
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Cutting-edge drone technology will once again take center stage at the third annual Nebraska Ag and Spray Drone Conference, Aug. 21–22 at the Lifelong Learning Center at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. Organized by Nebraska Extension in collaboration with Northeast Community College, this two-day event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support and partnership of several key industry sponsors.

Nebraska Extension Applauds Private Sector Involvement

According to Dirk Charlson, Nebraska Extension statewide extension educator, the level of private sector engagement at this year’s conference reflects their commitment to growing the industry.

“We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, who continue to step up in support of agricultural innovation,” Charlson said. “Their contributions not only make this event possible, they signal just how important drone technology has become to the future of farming in Nebraska and beyond.”

Meals and Refreshments Sponsored by Industry Leaders

Networking and learning go hand in hand, and thanks to our generous hospitality sponsors, all in-person attendees will enjoy:

  • Lunch provided both days by two Nebraska drone businesses: Volitant Drone Technology Solutions and Total Drone Solutions.
  • Refreshments throughout the conference courtesy of Spraytec Fertilizer and Pix4D Agriculture.

Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Purdue University’s publication “The Evolution of Spray Drones,” made possible by American Drone.

A Showcase of Industry Commitment

The 2025 conference is powered by an outstanding group of sponsors who are helping bring ag tech innovation to Nebraska farmers and professionals:

Platinum Sponsors

Volitant logo featuring a bold black “V” with curved blue swooshes and the word “Volitant” in black capital letters beneath
Total Drone Solutions logo featuring a silver drone icon and metallic shield with the acronym "TDS" above the words "Total Drone Solutions"
Pix4D logo with white text and a stylized drone flight path above the name, set on a green gradient background
Agri Spray Drones logo with the words “Agri Spray” in green above the word “Drones” in gray, where the letter “O” is stylized as a green radar signal overlaid on a drone propeller blade.
Rupprecht Law P.A. logo with a large white “R” on a black square and the firm name in black serif font with an underline

 

Gold Sponsor

Spraytec logo with green lowercase lettering and a stylized green leaf design above the “a” and “y”
Airstrike Ag logo with a green semicircle and stylized orange and green wings surrounding a bold orange lightning bolt, encircled by the green text “Airstrike Ag Precision Solutions.”

 

Silver Sponsor

American Drone logo with “American” in blue, “drone” in red, and a white star inside a blue circle replacing the “o”

 

Bronze Sponsor

Norstar Precision Agriculture Solutions logo with “Norstar” in green, a yellow star above the letter “O” stylized as a compass with a red arrow, and the tagline “Precision Agriculture Solutions” in black below a green line.

 

The third Nebraska Ag and Spray Drone Conference will feature sessions from industry experts, real-world drone operators, legal advisors and innovators, exploring everything from spraying applications to regulatory updates and entrepreneurship opportunities.

There is still time to show your business’s support! If you are interested in sponsoring the conference, please contact Dirk Charlson, 402-460-0742 (cell/text).

To learn more or register, visit the Nebraska Ag and Spray Drone Conference site.