Two years after the CapstanAG SwathPRO aerial application system became available to the
public, pilots and operators using the precision ag system are praising it for its ability to reduce operational costs and improve overall productivity.
The SwathPROsystem’s success in the field is backed by years of testing and many thousands of treated acres, and with positive feedback from users. The system’s ability to handle a variety of spraying scenarios without frequent spray nozzle adjustments makes it a valuable drift mitigation tool for aerial applicators.
Jeff Hemeyer, SwathPRO national account sales manager, reports awareness and adoption of the system has steadily grown since its introduction, with strong interest and sales of the system in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
The SwathPRO advanced agricultural spraying system utilizes “precision ag” technology and
precise flow control to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of aerial application in wide a range of conditions.
Pilots use SwathPRO ProMaker software to create custom spray profiles on the ground that can then be selected in flight. This allows for precise applications when targeting different areas, accommodating varying crop types, growth stages, and environmental conditions.
SwathPRO Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technology allows each nozzle to be individually
optimized and adjusted before flight as well as from the cockpit while spraying. It gives pilots the ability to adjust pressure and flow rates, ensuring precise application regardless of changing conditions in the field. The in-cockpit control unit lets pilots adjust deposition without landing the airplane, which significantly boosts operational efficiency.
Much more information is available during the 2024 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo:
• Aerial Application Technology Research Session, Adam Madison speaker, Monday, Nov. 18,
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
• CapstanAG SwathPRO session Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7:45 – 9:15 AM
• CapstanAG Systems tradeshow booth, #1222.
• Visit www.AirTractor.com/SwathPro
