Eric Howard - Pilot/Owner/Drone Problem Solver                  Email: eric@bluebirdagllc.com
Eric was raised in Kokomo, IN where his family has owned and operated a successful printing shop for over 30 years. He gained a passion for flying from his uncle and began taking flying lessons and helping out around the Kokomo Municipal Airport at the age of 13. On his 16th birthday, Eric completed his solo flight and then received his pilots' license soon after. Since then, he has flown thousands of hours and his love for flying continues to this day. Over the past 15 years Eric has owned a heavy haul trucking company with his good friend Andy Clark while at the same time touring with rock and pop acts such as Lady GAGA, Janet Jackson,Motley Crue and Justin Timberlake...

​When Eric met his farm girl, Natalie, he gave up the trucking company and touring to pursue his dream of owning an aerial application business became a reality. By combining his flight experience and her agricultural knowledge, the two form a dynamic team.  
Eric holds his Category 11 from the Office of the Indiana State Chemist and his FAR Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot's License. Eric is currently pursuing his dream of become a helicopter pilot.

Natalie Howard - Owner/Operations/Seed Sales   Email: natalie@bluebirdagllc.com
​Natalie was born and raised on her family's farm in Morocco, IN. Her Grandfather moved his family to the area during the Great Depression and they are still farming the same ground today. Natalie operates her DuPont Pioneer Seed business along with Eric. She also works along side her Mother in crop insurance with Rain & Hail. She has been an active part of the farming operation for over 12 years but has always had a great interest in the business. With her degrees in Business and Spanish and her extensive agriculture experience, Natalie brings key skills to the business. She is licensed by the Office of the Indiana State Chemist in Categories 4 and 14, holds a Masters of Business Administration, is a licensed insurance agent, and has completed agronomy and crop insurance training. Natalie works on the administrative and mapping side of the business while being the key contact for customers.

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