What is the purpose of an aerial application plan?

The purpose of an aerial application plan is to outline the steps necessary for a successful application. This plan serves as a detailed guide that includes crucial elements like timing, target crops or pests, environmental conditions, application methods, and compliance with regulations. By having a structured approach, aerial applicators can ensure that their applications are effective, safe, and compliant with best practices and legal requirements. A well-formulated plan helps in minimizing risks of drift and environmental impact while maximizing the effectiveness of the pesticide being applied.

In contrast, summarizing past applications does not provide a proactive framework for future work; promoting pesticide sales is outside the scope of a responsible aerial application plan; and determining equipment specifications, while critical in its own right, is a subset of the overall application strategies rather than the comprehensive purpose of the aerial application plan itself.