Chris Harbourt

Currently, 93% of agricultural drones used in the U.S. are manufactured in China. Most run on proprietary software that restricts access to critical flight and application data. Import restrictions and supply chain disruptions have already impacted drone availability, leaving farmers with expensive, less capable drone options and siloed data. With few alternatives, farmers are forced to pay more for less, while their data remains trapped in the drone. At the same time, farmers are facing a challenging ag economy, marked by rising input costs, shrinking margins and fewer tools built specifically for their operations. At American Autonomy, Inc. we are building a different future. One where farmers own their data, drone manufacturers gain a competitive edge through U.S.-developed software technology, and aerial autonomy becomes a key driver of farm productivity and profitability. Built for drone manufacturers and designed for farmers, our software platform is being developed to function either as a comprehensive solution or as standalone products, adaptable to a wide range of drone systems based on specific needs. This flexibility empowers manufacturers to deliver U.S.-developed solutions tailored to the demands of American agriculture.

We’re an ag-tech company in Iowa City, Iowa, made up of tech nerds and farm kids. Our vision is to build a service network that puts autonomy to work in ag, starting with spray drone services. This matters because delivering crop protection and nutrition is hard, increasing in complexity and cost, and vital to producing food. We want to make precision ag services accessible and cost-effective for more farmers, to reach more acres, and more sustainability. Rantizo sells drones, support, software, insurance and training, and our service platform connects demand for acres to be sprayed to operators. Rantizo operators provide timely, local, and precision application services nationwide for crops ranging from rice to corn and hops to potatoes.

AirScout helps farmers shift from a reactive management mode to true proactive crop management. We help solve problems when they first appear to prevent real damage. Our product, AirScripts, delivers results and solid prescriptions that lead to in-season rescue or multi-year risk reduction strategies for our customers.

Indigo Ag improves farmer profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health through the use of nature-based and digital technologies. The company’s core solutions – Sustainability and Biologicals – integrate across the supply chain to optimize how the world’s most impactful crops are produced, sourced, and distributed. Founded in 2013 with a mission of harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet, today the companys technology connects stakeholders across the agricultural ecosystem to unlock sustainability and profitability benefits for all.

Currently, 93% of agricultural drones used in the U.S. are manufactured in China. Most run on proprietary software that restricts access to critical flight and application data. Import restrictions and supply chain disruptions have already impacted drone availability, leaving farmers with expensive, less capable drone options and siloed data. With few alternatives, farmers are forced to pay more for less, while their data remains trapped in the drone. At the same time, farmers are facing a challenging ag economy, marked by rising input costs, shrinking margins and fewer tools built specifically for their operations. At American Autonomy, Inc. we are building a different future. One where farmers own their data, drone manufacturers gain a competitive edge through U.S.-developed software technology, and aerial autonomy becomes a key driver of farm productivity and profitability. Built for drone manufacturers and designed for farmers, our software platform is being developed to function either as a comprehensive solution or as standalone products, adaptable to a wide range of drone systems based on specific needs. This flexibility empowers manufacturers to deliver U.S.-developed solutions tailored to the demands of American agriculture.

We’re an ag-tech company in Iowa City, Iowa, made up of tech nerds and farm kids. Our vision is to build a service network that puts autonomy to work in ag, starting with spray drone services. This matters because delivering crop protection and nutrition is hard, increasing in complexity and cost, and vital to producing food. We want to make precision ag services accessible and cost-effective for more farmers, to reach more acres, and more sustainability. Rantizo sells drones, support, software, insurance and training, and our service platform connects demand for acres to be sprayed to operators. Rantizo operators provide timely, local, and precision application services nationwide for crops ranging from rice to corn and hops to potatoes.

Greene Galvanized Stairs is a family-owned manufacturer of safe access equipment for commodity storage and handling. We work to continually improve safe access for commodity storage and handling by providing high quality products with exceptional customer service.