Aerial application can support a wide range of field crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and other cereals. Your local Sylvite agronomist will confirm the right approach for your specific crop and growth stage.
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Sylvite Aerial Application Services
Protect Yield When Every Application Window Counts
Every growing season presents narrow application windows, changing field conditions, and critical crop stages where timing can make all the difference. Sylvite's Aerial Application Services help growers respond quickly with precise, agronomist-led applications that improve field accessibility, protect yield potential, and keep crop management on track when traditional equipment can't.
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The Challenge
Today's Growing Season Doesn't Wait
Sylvite’s Aerial Application Services help growers act when timing matters most, even when wet fields, tall crops, sensitive growth stages, or equipment limitations make ground application difficult. By combining trusted agronomic expertise with advanced aerial technology, we help ensure fertilizer and crop protection products are applied within critical windows, protecting crop performance while minimizing field impact. Register to receive updates from Sylvite about aerial application service availability in your area.
The Solution
Aerial Application
Every field presents unique challenges, and every application window is different. Aerial application gives growers another tool to respond quickly and accurately when traditional equipment isn’t the right fit. By improving access, timing, and precision, Sylvite helps protect crop performance while reducing the limitations of ground-based application.
Timing
Apply nutrients and crop protection products during critical growth stages and narrow weather windows to maximize effectiveness and protect yield potential.
Accessibility
Reach fields that are too wet, uneven, or inaccessible for traditional equipment, allowing applications to continue when ground conditions prevent entry.
Precision
Deliver accurate applications exactly where they’re needed, helping improve coverage, optimize product performance, and reduce unnecessary overlap.
Ready to Make Every Application Window Count?
Whether you’re facing challenging field conditions, narrow application windows, or looking to improve application precision, our agronomy team is here to help. Register to receive updates from Sylvite about aerial application service availability in your area.
Service Overview
Aerial Application
Sylvite’s Aerial Application Services are designed to support crop health throughout the growing season. From nutrient applications to crop protection and field intelligence, our agronomists deliver timely, precise solutions tailored to your operation.
Foliar Nutrition
Apply nutrients directly to the crop during key growth stages to quickly address deficiencies and support healthy crop development.
Fungicide
Protect yield potential with timely fungicide applications delivered during critical disease pressure and application windows.
Field Scouting
Support agronomic decision-making with aerial field assessments that help identify crop issues, monitor field conditions, and guide timely recommendations.
Our Process
How Aerial Application Works
Every aerial application begins with sound agronomic advice. Our process combines local expertise, careful planning, and precision execution to ensure every application is tailored to your crop, field conditions, and production goals.
Consultation
Meet with your local Sylvite agronomist to discuss your crop, field conditions, application objectives, and timing requirements.
Agronomic Recommendation
Our Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) develop an application strategy based on crop stage, field conditions, and agronomic best practices.
Flight Planning
Every application is carefully planned to optimize coverage, maximize efficiency, and meet all operational and regulatory requirements.
Application
Products are applied precisely using advanced aerial application technology, helping ensure accurate placement while minimizing crop disturbance.
Follow-Up Support
Your Sylvite agronomist remains available to review results, answer questions, and provide ongoing recommendations throughout the growing season.
Why Sylvite
Agronomy First.
Technology Second.
Technology Second.
Drone technology is only as valuable as the expertise behind it. At Sylvite, every aerial application is guided by trusted Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) who understand your crops, your fields, and your production goals. Rather than relying on third-party contractors, our in-house team integrates aerial application into your broader agronomy program—helping ensure every recommendation is timely, practical, and focused on improving crop performance. Backed by local support, decades of agricultural experience, and one of Canada’s first in-house agricultural drone fleets, Sylvite delivers aerial application as part of a complete crop management solution.
Engineered for Performance
Technology That Supports Better Agronomy
Sylvite combines trusted agronomic expertise with industry-leading DJI Agriculture drone technology to deliver safe, precise, and efficient aerial applications. Our heavy-lift drones are designed to accurately apply crop protection products and nutrients while accessing fields that traditional equipment cannot. Every flight is conducted by trained professionals operating under Transport Canada regulations, ensuring every application meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and precision.
DJI Agriculture Technology
Industry-leading agricultural drone technology engineered for accurate, consistent, and efficient aerial application.
Heavy-Lift Capability
Carry larger payloads to maximize productivity and efficiently cover more acres between refills.
Safety & Compliance
Operated by trained professionals following Transport Canada regulations and industry best practices for safe aerial application.
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Growers across Southwestern Ontario trust Sylvite to deliver timely agronomic recommendations and dependable aerial application services when conditions matter most. Customer stories and case studies will be added as they become available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about aerial application? Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive from growers considering the service.
What crops can be treated using aerial application?
When is aerial application the right choice?
Aerial application is a strong fit when wet fields, tall crops, sensitive growth stages, or narrow weather windows make ground application difficult—or any time precise, timely coverage is a priority.
What products can be applied?
Foliar nutrition, fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides can all be applied aerially. Every product is applied according to label requirements and the agronomic recommendation developed for your field.
Who performs the aerial application?
All applications are performed by Sylvite’s trained, in-house team operating under Transport Canada regulations—guided by Certified Crop Advisors who understand your operation and your fields.
How do I know if this service is available in my area?
Contact your nearest participating Sylvite location or use the location finder above to determine service availability and discuss your operation with a local agronomist.