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Its All Just "Smart Farming"

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Our Mission:

Because of the frightening loss rate of America's small farms, including the 1000's of acres of farmland being retired because of water shortage, The WakWay Foundation is committed to supporting all small farms with as many programs as possible.

Our Farm-i-tude outreach program teaches the next generation of farmers "Smart Farming," including zero-carbon farming, water conservation, and other precision agriculure technology. At the same time, our small farm showcases this Agriculture Tech in the field managing expenses, resources, and manpower.

Our Story:

After 26,573 flights and 3,987 hours in the air, Farm-i-tude has become a nationwide household word in regard to precision agriculture. Testing in the field over 200 pilots throughout 40 states in drone knowledge and our curriculum in over 800 schools nationwide teaching the next generation, Farm-i-tude is just getting started.
We continue to partner with over 30 states' Department of Agriculture and industry leaders such as DriftWatch to provide the most significant depth of knowledge for all 137 pilots.

T 50 mapping tips

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T 50 mapping tips

U-PASS Board Member give a tip on how to map with a T-50 efficiently while onsite. This tip will help understand how to create boarders and shorten field mapping. For more FAA and state compliance videos for ag drone operations visit www.U-PASS.org License code: JQY5E3SUTJ33PM3O

Trailer build options

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Trailer build options

U-PASS Board Members Brett and Brandon discuss how to build a ag spray trailer taking into consideration the vairations of crops, terrain, and rate of chemical use. This video will assist in making those decisions based on pilot's unique trailer needs. For more FAA and state compliance videos for ag drone operations visit www.U-PASS.org License code: JQY5E3SUTJ33PM3O

XAG Pre Flight Check List

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XAG Pre Flight Check List

What do you really do when you get to your field? U-PASS Board Members Brett and Brandon review the XAG P100Pro ag drone pre flight checklist in the field. That checklist can be downloaded from U-PASS for pilots to use or create their own. For more FAA and state compliance videos for ag drone operations visit www.U-PASS.org License code: JQY5E3SUTJ33PM3O

T-50 Pre-Flight Field Check List

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T-50 Pre-Flight Field Check List

What do you really do when you get to your field. U-Pass Board Members Brett and Brandon review the T-50 ag drone pre flight checklist in the field. That checklist can be downloaded from U-PASS for pilots to use. For more FAA and state compliance videos for ag drone operations visit www.U-PASS.org License code: JQY5E3SUTJ33PM3O

U-PASS FAA Video #6: How to Apply for an N#

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U-PASS FAA Video #6: How to Apply for an N#

This is the 5th video in the U-PASS video goes through the process of how to apply for a N# for over 55lb drones. It includes forms 8050-1, 8050-2 and Affidavit of Ownership forms and how to do it correctly to aviod FAA registration delays. Step-by-step instructions can be found on the U-PASS FAA compliance page at U-PASS.org For more FAA and state compliance videos for ag drone operations visit www.U-PASS.org License code: JQY5E3SUTJ33PM3O

Congressional Agricultural Drone Ban

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Congressional Agricultural Drone Ban

U-PASS takes a look at the Congressional Agricultural Drone Technology ban targeting Chinese drones and how it will impact farming. This video cites facts and reports from DOD, DOI, and NASA in regards to the Chinese technology security. U-PASS's position is in support of American farmers. The Congressional ban should be emphasizing the need to ensure the security of ALL drone technology, rather than singling out a specific country of origin.

U-Pass FAA Video #5 Why do I need a Civil COA to Fly Near An Airport?

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U-Pass FAA Video #5 Why do I need a Civil COA to Fly Near An Airport?

This is the 5th video in the U-PASS video series created to help goes throught the steps of a Civil COA, addressing the question of how to fly near airports and other controlled airspace. Step-by-step instructions can be found on the U-PASS FAA compliance page at U-PASS.org For more FAA and state compliance videos for ag drone operations visit www.U-PASS.org License code: JQY5E3SUTJ33PM3O

Filing a Ag Drone Insurance Caim

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Filing a Ag Drone Insurance Caim

U-Pass Member Vaught Tolbert owner of VT Insurace explains when to file a claim with Ag Drone For more FAA and state compliance videos for ag drone operations visit www.U-PASS.org License code: JQY5E3SUTJ33PM3O

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