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Meet the Team
U-PASS University Videos
U-PASS Podcast
Major League Coach Don Wakamatsu & the History of Farmitude & U-PASS
Major League Coach Don Wakamatsu discusses the creation of Farmitude and U-PASS. As a third-generation farmer, Don also provides insights into Farmitude curriculum for high school students, agricultural drone adaptation, strength of U-PASS in congress, and the future of drone technology in farming.
Charlie Booker With an In-Depth FAA Compliance Conversation
Charlie Booker has dedicated his entire life to aviation and recently took the time to have an in-depth conversation with Britt about agricultural drones and FAA compliance. This podcast is a "must-listen" for every agricultural drone pilot who wants to better understand FAA expectations.
137 maintainance
Compliance Videos
How to Get Your 137
Conditions & Limitations
How to File Your 137
What does it take to get your 137 and what can a pilot expect
What are the steps to file for your 137
How to read your 44807 Conditions & Limitations
137 Maintenance
Civil COA
Applying for an N#
Now that you have your 137, what does the FAA expect to keep your 137
How to file for a Civil COA answering the question
"How Do I Fly Near An Airport?"
Taking pilotsStep-by-step reviewing the forms and
"How to File for Your N#'s
Field Conversations
T-50 Pre Flight Checklist
U-PASS Board Member and pilots Brandon & Brett talk about the DJI Pre Flight Checklist. The Pre Flight checklist is available for download under forms here on U.PASS
Field Best Practices
XAG Field Preflight
U-PASS Board Member and pilots Brett & Brandon discuss what their XAG drone and field preflight really look like. Things to do to keep your drone in the air.
U-PASS Board Member and pilots Brett & Brandon discuss best practices when flying a field including mapping without an Mavic 3.
Crop Flight Drone
Logbook
U-PASS Board Member and pilot Brandon & Brittney talk about why Crop Flight Drone Logbook is the best logbook created by pilots for pilots.
Labels & Application
PPE For Pilots & Drones
U-PASS Board Member and pilots Brandon & Brett talk about PPE for pilots & drones. What to take to the field & also how to protect your drones at the end of the season.
U-PASS Board Member and pilots Brett & Brandon discuss labels, buffer zones, jar tests, trailer & chemical setups, micron size & branding strategies for applicators.
Trailer Building Options
T-50 Field Mapping
U-PASS Board Member Brett and Brandon discuss how to build an ag drone trailer based on the variations of crops, terrain, and rate of chemicals that are used.
U-PASS Board Member Brandon shows a T-50 in the field mapping. This tip will help understand how to create boarders and shorten field mapping.
101 In Ag Drone Insurance
Insurance Liabilities
U-PASS Board Member pilot and owner of VT Insurance, Vaughn Tolbert, explains the basics of 3 essential parts of the ag drone policy needed for ag drone application. To reach out to Vaughn direct: (972) 729-9553
U-PASS Board Member pilot and owner of VT Insurance Vaughn Tolbert explains the levels of chemical liabilities and what is needed for a drone application. To reach out to Vaughn directly, call (972) 729-9553
Insurance Claims
U-PASS Board Member pilot and owner of VT Insurance, Vaughn Tolbert, explains the different ag drone claims and when to file. To reach out to Vaughn direct: (972) 729-9553
FAA Pro Tips for Part 137
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