WANT TO TALK TO A REAL PERSON? CALL JAKE (218) 255-9111
OUR MISSION IS HELPING YOU
We started Harvest Drone because we saw the need for a local provider in the ag tech space. Farming doesn't strictly follow a 9-to-5 schedule and neither do we. When you work with us, you are working with family.
MEET OUR TEAM
Technology is only as good as the people behind it. Based in Menahga, Minnesota, we founded this company to bridge the gap between traditional farming and the next generation of precision agriculture.
Chief Pilot & Drone Mechanic
JODY BJORNSON
Jody leads all flight operations and equipment maintenance at Harvest Drone. A US Navy veteran and former fighter-jet mechanic specializing in electronics and electrical systems, he brings critical knowledge and skills to our operation. Jody is responsible for all field operations, mechanical reliability, and helps ensure your drone performs safely and consistently in the field.
Part 107 & 137
Compliance & Logistics
JEANNE BJORNSON
Jeanne oversees all compliance, logistics, and scheduling for Harvest Drone. With a chemical industry background from the Bakken oilfield, she brings a strong understanding of safety, handling, and regulatory discipline. Jeanne ensures every application is properly documented, compliant, and coordinated, keeping operations efficient while protecting growers, operators, and the business.
General Manager
JAKE LUND
Jake is in charge of our day-to-day operations at Harvest Drone. With his background in drone technology, crop insurance and business development, he brings a practical approach and effective systems to our organization. He is a firm believer in turning precision ag technology, soil-health, and American-made equipment into scalable, dependable solutions for local growers.
Part 107
Director of Finance
CARI LUND
Cari manages Harvest Drone’s financial operations, budgeting, and administrative systems. She ensures the company is built on a solid financial foundation, with disciplined oversight of costs, invoicing, and long-term planning. Cari works closely with compliance and operations to keep Harvest Drone organized, transparent, and financially sustainable as it scales.
Part 107 Pilot / Lead Tender
EDWIN LUND
Now fully FAA Part 107 certified, Edwin adds crucial pilot capacity to our team, meaning we can cover significantly more ground. As our Lead Tender, he continues to drive our ground operations, managing rapid battery swaps and payload mixing to minimize downtime. Whether he's flying or on the ground, his hustle ensures fast, efficient field execution.
Part 107
WE PROUDLY REPRESENT
Offering the best American ag tech including Hylio, the gold standard in American ag drones, and the only manufacturer approved to fly in a swarm of 3 for maximum coverage; Sound Agriculture, a pioneer in bio-chemistry products to unlock your soil's potential; and EarthOptics cutting edge field testing and scanning technology providing new insights about every inch of your field.
Hylio
As a certified dealer serving Minnesota, we are proud to represent Hylio ag drones which are American made in Texas.
Official Website: www.hyl.io
Sound Agriculture
Sound Ag products enhance nutrient uptake leading to healthier plants, improved soil fertility, and a more sustainable ROI
Official Website: www.sound.ag
EarthOptics
Using advanced field sensors and lab analysis, EarthOptics can measure the properties of your soil to help you maximize soil health and profitability.
Official Website: www.earthoptics.com
"I worked on fighter jet electronics in the Navy, and this American-made equipment is built the way a mission-critical systems should be."
"We can swarm three drones from a single controller, and we're backed by American-made parts and reliability."