Your Drone Questions. Answered. YDQA: Ep 127- "What Are the Most Surprising Thermal Drone Use Cases Beyond Solar Inspections?”
In this week’s episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, brought to you by Drone Launch Academy, host Chris Breedlove sits down with Kayla McCoy of Wilkes County Soil & Water Conservation District in North Carolina to explore unexpected and innovative ways thermal drones are transforming conservation work.
From monitoring rotational grazing systems and improving soil health policies to detecting hotspots in poultry composters and even locating hidden streams through dense foliage, Kayla shares real-world examples of how drones are revolutionizing agriculture and environmental management.
You’ll learn:
🚜 How thermal imaging supports sustainable farming and water quality initiatives
🌾 The data-driven discoveries that helped change state policy
🐔 How drones improve biosecurity and efficiency in poultry operations
💧 Why thermal sensors outperform standard cameras for detecting water flow
If you’re curious about new frontiers in drone mapping and thermal imaging, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!