# Texas Rangeland Pro: Ex-Winery Owner Builds Drone Business | The DroneOn Show Episode 56

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Podcast: [The DroneOn Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-droneon-show-7309385)
Published: 2026-07-24T13:00:04+00:00
Episode link: https://the-droneon-show.castos.com/episodes/tbd-6
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## Resource

In this DroneOn Show episode, Mike sits down with Jnani from Vortex Advantage Ag in Texas for a one-year update on his operation. Jnani shares how nearly all of his work remains focused on pasture and rangeland spraying rather than row crops, explaining the pricing realities versus airplanes and why his chopped-up Texas terrain with obstacles fits his approach. He walks through his full background—from Army airborne Gulf War veteran and skydiver, to college baseball pitcher, hardwood flooring company owner, personal protection/bodyguard work for high-profile clients, and owning a winery—before building Vortex into a deliberate brand. The conversation covers equipment sales without heavy inventory to stay neutral, the challenges of after-sales support, upcoming large solar projects, his move from XAG P150s to testing the massive Series Air platform, content creation struggles while spraying, and how YouTube drives most of his business. Honest talk on finding a niche, learning from past businesses, and helping others succeed.

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