# Black Hawk Pilots Switch to Spray Drones: Military Precision in Louisiana | The DroneOn Show Ep 52

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Podcast: [The DroneOn Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-droneon-show-7309385)
Published: 2026-06-12T08:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3158

## Resource

Episode 52 of the DroneOn Show episode, Mike talks with Cody Davis and Clinton Giglio of Guardian Aerial in Louisiana — two former U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilots with a combined 39 years of military flight experience. They share their transition from flying heavy-lift military and medevac missions to operating spray drones (primarily T50s with T100 interest), covering the unique challenges of sugarcane applications, precision ripening sprays, chemical penetration, and high-stakes field work. The conversation dives into real-world drone incidents, trailer setups, military-honed discipline in operations, and why drones offer a safer, scalable path compared to traditional aerial application. A fascinating look at aviation pros bringing elite skills to ag drones in tough southern conditions.

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