April 2020
FAA not conducting drone reviews due to COVID. Consulted with Casey (FAA advisor).
May 2020
No small drones (under 55 pounds) available (made in China). Due to Pandemic and lack of drone decided to control Japan Beetles conventionally (ground sprayer from truck).
June 2020
First sighting of Japanese Beetle on June 28th. Continue looking for small drones. None available.
July 2020
Beetles on mass especially in the NW corner of the south field.
August 2020
Last spraying for Japanese Beetle. Small drone (borrowed) took aerial view of south field (producing field).
September 2020
Picked grapes. Detailed record of production.
October-December 2020
No small drones available for purchase.
January 2021
Small drones available for purchase. Applying for exception to FAA requirements for operation of small drones.