Why Use Aerial Application?

Here are some of the Facts why Aerial Application is so much better than other methods.

Is it Accountable?

• Each spraying or topdressing job is meticulously planned to manage the risks.
• Every operator keeps comprehensive records of each application.
• Every operator and pilot is a professional pilot and regulated by EPA NSW, Dept. Primary Industries Victoria and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

What about the environment?

• Licenced by the regulators, EPA NSW, Dept. Primary Industries Victoria and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for both chemical application, flying and maintenance.
• We can only use only licenced and approved chemicals in “on label” appliactions.
• Very detailed planning for each job that protects environmentally sensitive areas.
• Use of aerial application ensures that applications are made by highly trained professionals, rather than ground operators who may not be licenced or trained.
• The use of aerial application reduces the number of people involved in the application of chemicals and thereby reduces the exposure of workers to the chemicals used.

How does it benefit me?

• Aerial Applicaction is unaffected by wet ground. Ground rigs are dependent on dry ground.
• Aerial Applicaction is unaffected by crop canopy closure. Ground rig use after crop canopy closure is likely to lead to damage of the crop.
• Great speed to cover large areas – ground rigs would take days or even weeks to cover what it takes air ag hours.
• Reduced exposure to weather variations – able to take greater advantage of short weather windows – less likely than ground rigs to be spraying in poor conditions.
• Improved efficacy – aircraft utilise disturbance of the crop from wake turbulence to ensure good penetration of chemicals into the crop and better coverage.
• No disease transfer as the aircraft does not touch the crop.
• No soil compaction.
• No trampling of the crop like tractors, spray rigs or quads.
• No costs to irrigators of removing channels/banks/rotobucks as there is for ground rigs.
• Bring their own fuel – many ground rigs will fill-up from farmer’s tanks.

How do I know I will get a good job?

• Our aircraft are fitted with the Tabula Airvison marking system giving our pilots the best and most accurate information available to make precision applications.
• Pilots apply material guided by a ‘light bar’ that ensures they remain exactly on track.
• Nozzle calculators allow pilots to predict the performance of different nozzles under different conditions.
• Software now available to assist pilots in predicting drift profile.
• Our aircraft have been chemical spray pattern tested to ensure accuate appliaction of chemicals.

For more information check out the Aerial Application Association of Australia website.

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Aerial Application Request

To ensure we process your application as efficiently as possible, we have implemented an online order system. This allows you to provide all the essential details we need to proceed with your application. Unsure if your application can be completed by air? Feel free to reach out to adam@hazair.com.au or alex@hazair.com.au for assistance.