Helicopter Sprayers

The conditions and regulations outlined in the fixed-wing aircraft section also apply to helicopters. Applications must follow the chemical’s Product Label, and the applicator must be certified by the state. Batch trucks that carry clean water and chemical mixing tanks for helicopters usually have landing pads atop the truck for convenience and safety in servicing. Ground personnel must always be alert to the helicopter’s moving rotors during servicing. Helicopters are more expensive to operate than fixed-wing aircraft, but they have the advantage of operating where fixed-wing aircraft cannot. Helicopters do not need landing strips and are adapted to remote rugged terrain and irregularly shaped sites. GPS/GIS units negate the need for flagmen in these remote sites and can record flight patterns.