2x John Deere S7 AI Combines + 2x 9RX Tractors Harvest Under a Full Moon | 13-Mile Drone Chase

Witness southern South Dakota harvest perfection with Dave Lunstra and the Lunstra Team, operating two brand-new John Deere S7 AI powered combines (S7 800 series) outfitted with 12-row folding heads and stalk stoppers. One machine flies a yellow smiley-face flag a humorous wind indicator and good-luck charm for no drone trouble.

These S7 combines don’t just bring muscle they bring built-in genius. Deere’s new S7 platform features predictive ground speed automation (akin to adaptive cruise control across crop conditions), harvest settings automation (auto-adjusting concave, chaffer, fan, rotor, etc.) and cross-auger shutoff / spout actuator control for cleaner, more precise unloading. Also, S7 combines integrate with Grain Harvest Weight Sharing, letting combine, grain cart, and semi operators see real-time cart weights streamlining logistics and reducing waiting.

Supporting the harvest are two John Deere 9RX 540 tracked tractors, each rated at 540 hp (engine power), fully integrated with precision ag / GreenStar tech, and even carrying front-mounted field-seal toolboxes (for in-field maintenance or tool access).

They’re pulling Brent Avalanche 1598 dual-auger grain carts, fully tracked and engineered for high throughput. These carts unload up to ~850 bushels/minute, feature pivoting vertical augers, 4-way directional downspouts, and optional equalizer tracks for field stability. Side-mounted ladders, clean-out panels, flow gates, and precise control complete the package.

To move the grain, a fleet of Volvo and Peterbilt trucks.

Filmed over a 13-mile chase, this video captures golden-hour intensity, full-moon ambiance, and seamless logistics powered by horsepower, precision, and South Dakota grit, plus some of the slickest drone footage in the region. Two and a half hours of raw footage shaped into cinematic storytelling.

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🎥 Shot & produced by Andrew Gusso using aerial drone cinematography.
📍 Location: Eastern South Dakota
✅ Gear featured: John Deere S7 Combines | John Deere 9RX 540 Tractors | Brent Avalanche 1598 Grain Carts | Volvo & Peterbilt trucks | Beautiful SD Sunsets