Forrest Faszer

UAS Operations Manager at Guardian Agriculture

Forrest Faszer has a diverse work experience in the field of unmanned systems and agriculture. Forrest started their career in 2009 as a Cold Storage Warehouse and Shipping Supervisor at David J Elliot & Son - Stillwater Orchards, where they worked for ten years. In 2020, Forrest joined Pollen Systems as an Account Executive/Drone Pilot, focusing on new business development and client outreach for aerial imagery services in the agriculture sector. Forrest utilized multispectral drones for aerial imagery analysis.

In 2021, Forrest joined Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA as an Unmanned Systems Pilot, where they served as the Pilot in Command (PIC) for Yamaha FAZER R, FAZER, and RMAX unmanned helicopters. Forrest worked on applicating vineyards in the greater Napa Valley area. Additionally, they served as a UAS Field Technician within Yamaha's Agricultural Robotics Division, assisting in the applicating of vineyards using Yamaha's/Robotics Plus NZ unmanned systems.

As of 2023, Forrest is currently working as the UAS Operations Manager at Guardian Agriculture.

Forrest Faszer obtained their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Management Information Systems, General from California State University, Chico. Forrest attended the university from 2016 to 2020. In 2018, they also briefly studied Management Information Systems, General at the SAA - School of Management, Università di Torino.

Before their college education, Forrest Faszer attended Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento from 2012 to 2016. No specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.

In addition to their formal education, Forrest Faszer has obtained several certifications. In 2021, they acquired a Qualified Applicator License and an Unmanned Journeyman Pilot Certificate from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Forrest also obtained a Class II Medical certification from the Federal Aviation Administration in the same year. In 2020, they earned an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification. Furthermore, they hold an Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification from the American Red Cross, which they obtained in 2021.

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  • UAS Operations Manager

    May, 2023 - present