You may have heard of the Farm-I-Tude program and how it can get your aerial application drone business up and flying legally right away; however, you may also ask yourself what is this program and how does it work. This article will give you an in depth look on how they got their start and the way they are helping out thousands of young farms across the country, as well as how they can help you start flying right away while waiting on you FAA paperwork to come in!
Farm-I-Tude is part of the WakWay Foundation, a non-profit organization with a unique mission to empower the next generation of farmers with the latest technology. Founded on the belief that technology will increase yield, better manage natural resources, decrease expensive inputs for farmers, and help slow the loss of small farms; Farm-I-Tude works tirelessly to provide resources, education, and support to help the next generation bring technology to their farm.
At the core of Farm-I-Tude’s efforts is a commitment to promoting self-sufficiency and environmental stewardship. Through a range of educational programs, workshops, and community outreach initiatives, Farm-I-Tude equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to grow their own food, reduce their environmental impact, and make healthier choices for themselves and their families.
Over 2,200 schools across the country have access to Farm-I-Tude’s educational curriculum which focuses on the agricultural drone program. Their 2 year ACTE program is creating entrepreneurs who work with farmers to evaluate crop health. Their senior year students can intern in the field and fly the larger drones.
VT Insurance Agency has partnered with Farm-I-Tude to provide new pilots a program to fly legally while waiting on their FAA paperwork to get approved. This program has been vetted and approved by every underwriter who writes aerial application drone insurance and will allow new pilots who are waiting on their 44807 and Part 137 to have their own insurance policy and meet state requirements to get their pesticide licenses. Here is a list of requirements needed before being accepted into the Farm-I-Tude program:
We will require the following information to initiate the process.
- The submission of your contract must include: 107 copy front and back or copy of your temp license
- Class III Medical
- N# copy of registration OR submitted 8050
- Insurance with Farmitude as added insured (VT Insurance)
- State Chemical License
- State Aerial Applicators License (if your state requires it)
- U.PASS.Foundation membership
With many things, there is a fee to use this program. As part of a non-profit, they try to keep their fees as low as possible so they can help as many people as possible. Please contact them today to see if they would be a good fit for you.
Farm-I-Tude is one of the only approved programs in the nation to allow you to start building your customer list while flying legally. You can give them a call at: (800) 706-6004 or email at: FarmitudeTeam@gmail.com
Website: https://www.farmitude.org/
Give VT Insurance a call today to find out more about Farm-I-Tude.