Industry Resources
for Agricultural Aviation

Trusted tools and organizations supporting safe, efficient
aerial application across Central Illinois.

Industry Resources
for Agricultural Aviation

Trusted tools and organizations supporting safe, efficient aerial application across Central Illinois.

National Agricultural Aviation Association

The leading national organization supporting aerial applicators, pilots, and operators, with industry news, safety guidance, certification resources, and advocacy for agricultural aviation.

Illinois Agricultural Aviation Association

A state-level organization dedicated to advancing agricultural aviation in Illinois and promoting stewardship, professionalism, and collaboration within the local aerial application community.

FlightPlan Online

Aerial application management platform that helps operators plan, schedule, map, and track spray jobs and customer communications efficiently during busy spray seasons.

 University of Illinois Extension

Educational resources and practical tools for farmers, including agronomy guides, training, crop management insights, and pesticide safety information tailored to Illinois agriculture.

NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

The U.S. science agency delivering weather forecasts, climate data, and environmental observations critical to planning safe and effective aerial application operations.

Air Tractor

Official site for Air Tractor aircraft — a key manufacturer of high-capacity agricultural airplanes used by aerial applicators worldwide.

DriftWatch

A voluntary specialty crop and apiary mapping tool that helps crop producers, beekeepers, and pesticide applicators communicate and reduce drift risk by displaying sensitive site locations.