Alabama Agriculture Spray Drone Conference – February 26-29

The most comprehensive end-user focused spraying event in the North America is back for 2024!!! February 26th-29th, 2024. The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton hotel, Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Agenda & Flyer- 2nd Spray Drone End User Conference

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Sessions include technical field demonstrations of latest spray drone models and live swath testing; regulatory updates from FAA, EPA, state Department of Ag, chemical registrants/Crop Life America, and global spray drone task force; 6 hours of presentations from renowned researchers, equipment manufactures and experienced drone operators; 6 hours of panel discussion and Q&A focusing on regulatory compliance, business operation, fleet management, liability, marketing, and multiple aspects of spray drone field operation with government agency representatives, industry experts and experienced operators in the US. A technical session focusing on operator training and drone repair is also being planned. The final agenda will be available in early January.

Registration fee: $350 in-person, $200 remote (access to presentations only) by using the online registration link. Panel discussion and field demos will not be available for remote registration). In-person registration will include 2 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches, morning coffee and pastry, a boxed breakfast before field demo, and 4 complimentary drink tickets for welcome and farewell receptions. In-person attendance is limited to 300 people due to hotel capacity. No registration limit for remote option.

After January 31st, 2024, registration fee will increase to $450 in person, $250 remote. The last day to request full refund of registration fee is January 31st, 2024 (Registration fee becomes non-refundable after this day).

Limited discounted hotel rooms are available and can be reserved online or by calling Hilton Central Reservations at 1-800-618-4350 and mention group code 93Z for assistance.
Last day to book a room with conference rate is February 2nd, 2024. Please book your room at the conference hotel to support the planning committee.

Presentation recordings available for all registered participants (in-person and remote) after the conference.

Sponsorship and donation opportunities available for the event by check or via credit card online (When using this payment link, please specify The 2nd spray drone end user conference as the Program name, contact person is Dr. Steve Li, steveli@auburn.edu).  Any amount of donation is greatly appreciated.

Interested in conference sponsorship or have questions? Contact Dr. Steve Li, steveli@auburn.edu

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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact Dr. Steve Li, steveli@auburn.edu 3 weeks before the event.