Agriculture

Wheat, Corn, Peas, Beans and more  -  any and all crops can be safely and efficiently sprayed by helicopter without the crop damage of ground sprayers. Check the chemical label you want to use , if it says it can be applied by air  Zimmer Air can get the job done.

The Robinson R44 has become our most cost efficient helicopter for agricultural applications. Low maintenance, low fuel burn and ease of outfitting with spray equipment makes the Robinson R44 helicopter the best aircraft on the market for this type of application.

Also, to further reduce overhead costs, Zimmer Air has manufactured and custom built helicopter trailers for the sole purpose of getting our helicopters to the field without turning a blade …… a huge cost savings measure.

Zimmer Air comes to your field with everything needed to get the spray job done in mere minutes. Supported by a mix rig with sufficient water fuel & pumping capabilities, the job can be completed quickly & effectively when you need it, and, of course, at a competitive cost. All the grower needs to do is have the chemical available at the loading site.

You want competitive pricing? You have it with Zimmer Air! Compare the cost of using a ground sprayer to the cost of using a helicopter. What percentage of your crop is damaged or lost due to the ground sprayer driving through your fields. Wet fields? Check out the video below. A lot of time, equipment and money wasted to dig out the ground sprayer!

Over 30 years of aerial application experience in combination with state of the art GPS guidance systems ensures complete and precise application coverage.

Seeding/Fertilizing by Helicopter (Wheat, Rye, Oats…)

At just a few cents per pound, spreading seed by helicopter has become a quick and cost effective method of planting wheat, oats, rye. Wheat seeding before the soybeans are taken off gives the grower a head start on the growing season and taking the beans off after the wheat starts to grow is no problem at all.

Grannular fertilizers can be applied to achieve maximum crop response not when the ground conditions will allow.