REDSTEP PROGRAM APPLICATION

BASIC INFO

First name

Last name

Phone

Email

Address

Best time to contact you?

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

What is your current role?

Briefly describe your ag experience

Have you ever owned or managed a business? If yes, describe.

What REDSTEP path are you interested in?

Do you currently own or operate a business?

LICENSING & COMPLIANCE READINESS

Do you currently hold a Part 107 drone license?

Yes

No

In Progress

If “Yes,” Part 107 certificate number (optional)

Do you currently hold (or can you obtain) required state licenses/permits for your area?

Yes

No

Not sure

Any prior regulatory violations related to FAA, pesticide application, DOT/HazMat, or business licensing?

Yes

No

If yes, explain:

EQUIPMENT & STARTUP READINESS

If you don’t have equipment yet, are you prepared to acquire it within 60–90 days?

Yes

No

Do you have a location to store/maintain equipment and stage product?

Yes

No

If yes, describe:

MARKET & OPERATING PLAN

What counties/area would you primarily serve?

Do you already have relationships with growers in that area?

Yes

No

If yes, estimate how many:

How would you plan to get your first 10 customers?

Peak-season availability:

Full-time

Part-time evenings/weekends

Seasonal only

Are you comfortable with in-season responsiveness and tight timelines?

Yes

No

PERFORMANCE & GOALS

Acres you believe you can apply in Year 1 (number)

Acres you believe you can apply over first 3 years (number)

What motivates you to pursue Red Step?

What does “success” look like for you in 12 months?

FINANCIAL & BUSINESS SETUP

Are you prepared to operate as a business entity (LLC/Corp) if selected?

Yes

No

Do you have access to working capital for operating expenses (fuel, maintenance, insurance, labor)?

Yes

No

Any current liens/bankruptcy in last 7 years?

Yes

No

If yes, explain:

REFERENCES

Reference #1: Name / Relationship / Phone / Email

Reference #2: Name / Relationship / Phone / Email

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (CHECKBOXES)

I understand Red Step requires training, compliance, and operating standards.

I understand performance expectations include a Year 1 target (ex: 10,000 acres).

I understand there is no guaranteed territory exclusivity at this time.

I certify the information provided is true and complete.

SUBMIT + NEXT STEP

If selected, we’ll schedule a 20–30 minute call and request supporting documents (licenses, insurance, etc.)

REDSTEP APPLICATION