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START SPRAYING SOONER.
STAY LEGAL WHILE YOUR FAA PAPERWORK IS IN PROCESS.
FARM-I-TUDE
FAA approval can take months.
Farm-I-Tude gives ag drone operators a clear path to start flying legally, gaining experience, and generating revenue while their paperwork moves forward. Make sure to complete ALL checklist requirements before connecting with the Farm-I-Tude team.
The Problem
Don’t Lose a Spray Season Waiting on Paperwork
You invested in the drone. You’re ready to work. But getting fully approved to spray can take longer than expected.
For many operators, that means:
- Missing part or all of the season
- Delaying revenue
- Losing valuable time in the field
- Falling behind before the business even gets started
Farm-I-Tude was built to solve that gap.
What is Farm-I-Tude?
A Faster Path to Getting in the Air
Facilitated by the WakWay Foundation, Farm-I-Tude is a program designed to help qualified operators fly legally while they work through the process of obtaining their full approvals.
Instead of sitting on the sidelines waiting for everything to be finalized, you can begin building momentum now.
With Farm-I-Tude, you can:
- Start flying sooner
- Stay compliant during the approval process
- Gain real-world operating experience
- Begin serving customers faster
- Keep your business moving forward
How it works
How Farm-I-Tude Works
Farm-I-Tude gives you a supported path from “ready to start” to “fully approved and operating on your own.”
1. Get Started on the Right Foot
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Check out the Getting Started Checklist below to ensure you have the key pieces in place to begin, including your equipment, required accounts, and progress toward the certifications needed to participate.
2. You Operate Within an Approved Structure
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While your own FAA approvals are still being processed, Farm-I-Tude allows you to work within an established legal framework so you can begin flying during the waiting period.
3. You Start Building Experience
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Rather than waiting months to get started, you can begin flying, learning the workflow, and gaining valuable field experience.
4. We Help You Move Through the Process
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At the same time, we guide you through the remaining approval steps, helping you avoid common delays, errors, and bottlenecks.
5. You Transition to Your Own Approval
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Once your approvals are complete, you transition into operating under your own certifications so you can continue growing with confidence.
Getting Started Checklist
Farm-I-Tude is built for operators who are serious about starting an ag drone business and want a legal, supported path to get moving faster.
The below steps are NOT optional - they MUST be in place in order for you to qualify for Farm-I-Tude.
- Have purchased an ag spray drone AND are in the process of applying for the necessary FAA exemptions/authorizations
- Have a reserved N-number
- Hold a Part 107 certificate
- Have or are obtaining your medical certificate (only if you plan to apply at night)
- Have your state applicator license
- UNLESS your state requires a Part 137 and a certain amount of flying with it to complete the licensing process --> be sure to check your state's requirements
- Must provide drone insurance
- Have a subscription to Drone Ops Center, and have your account set up (critical component for reporting purposes)*
- Are ready to complete required knowledge testing
- Pass your knowledge tests found within Drone Ops Center*
*An acceptable alternative to Drone Ops Center is CropFlight LogBook