High Desert Aviation offers valuable services for fire suppression, fire prevention, post-fire reseeding as well as weed and brush control on government lands.
High Desert Aviation was started by Rod and Dale Thomas in 2018 to safely, efficiently and effectively provide aerial application services government entities such as BLM, US Forest Service, and DoD.
High Desert Aviation leases helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft specifically engineered for reliability and performance. Features include:
We’re committed to professional applications and safety.
For over 43 years Rod and Dale Thomas owned and operated Thomas Helicopters, an agricultural aviation company based in Gooding, Idaho. With an impressive history of experience and performance spraying millions of acres with various aircraft, the decision to focus solely on government work was a natural progression. High Desert Aviation is committed to offering valuable services for fire suppression, fire prevention, post-fire reseeding as well as weed and brush control on government lands.
We offer fire support to local, state and federal agencies to prevent the spread of wildfires and work with ground crews for ongoing support and post-fire operations.
We have developed a unique helicopter bucket system specifically designed for the application of lightweight seed to stabilize the soil and control erosion after wildfires.
Our fixed-wing aircraft can quickly and efficiently apply herbicides to create fire dead zones along roadways, create fire breaks or prevent the spread of invasive weed species on government lands.
From custom application to retail partnerships and government services, we provide the support to ensure that our client expectations are exceeded.
