Filming and Photography

The Bell Jet Ranger

  • Unique Stability - ensuring a smooth flight and a quality end product without the additional expense of a mount.
  • Immense power.
  • Superb manoeuvring characteristics.
  • Colour GPS - with terrain enhancement, allowing the helicopter to track along any designated route.
  • DOORS ON OR OFF - our Pilots are accustomed to working with "doors off" and provide approved full body harness.
  • High Skids - together with a flight step - ideal for all camera operations.
  • Prefer doors on - the sliding windows comfortably afford a generous filming platform.

Spacious Interior

  • Allowing monitors to be positioned on an opposite seat to the Director.
  • Avoids cramping in the front cockpit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communication

  • Intercommunications between the Pilot, camera operator and other passengers and ground crew.
  • Camera operator's head set has independent system incorporated to avoid wind interference.

 

Low Level Work

  • A CAA 5(I)(e) exemption allows our pilots to work as close as 200 ft in an open area. 5 full days notification would be required to notify relevant services.
  • Full terms and conditions for filming and photographic flights are issued prior to flight departures to ensure that all filming requirements meet CAA legislative guidelines.

 

Aerial Survey Flights

  • Giving a bird's-eye view of an area.
  • Ideal for geographical infrastructure including road networks, rail networks, waterways etc.
  • Photographic record of property ownership etc.

 

Quotations 

  • Our commercial Pilots will gladly discuss your individual requirements and prepare a bespoke flight quotation.