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Aerial Filming Services & Production
From scripted productions to high-speed aerial sequences, Helinet delivers aerial video production, aerial cinematography services, and aerial filming services that meet the technical and creative demands of modern filmmaking. Our team supports film, television, and commercial projects with the aircraft, camera systems, and coordination required to capture complex shots safely and seamlessly.
High-end aerial filming requires precision, stability and control, especially during complex flight paths and dynamic tracking shots. Our extensive fleet of single- and twin-engine camera helicopters is equipped with SHOTOVER stabilization systems that allow filmmakers to capture ultra-smooth, cinema-quality footage even in challenging flight conditions.
Whether executing fast-paced action sequences or controlled cinematic reveals, our helicopter platforms provide the flexibility and performance needed for high-end productions.
For more agile and low-altitude shots, our drone operations expand what’s possible in aerial video production. With more than a decade of aviation experience, our drone team captures dynamic perspectives while maintaining the safety, coordination, and reliability required on professional sets.
We support industry-standard cinema cameras, including ARRI Alexa 65, ARRI Alexa LF, and Sony Venice, ensuring seamless integration with your primary production workflow.
Operated by experienced pilots under FAA-approved guidelines, our drone cinematography services are designed for film, television, and commercial environments where precision and consistency matter.
Capturing cinematic aerial footage is only part of the process. Maintaining creative control during the shoot is just as critical.
Our aircraft are equipped with advanced gyro-stabilized camera systems and live-streaming capabilities powered by Starlink, allowing directors and production teams to monitor footage in real time from virtually anywhere. This enables faster decision-making, tighter coordination, and greater confidence on set.
Aerial filming requires more than just aircraft. It demands coordination across every stage of production.
From pre-production planning and FAA permitting to on-set flight execution and post-production collaboration, our team works closely with directors, producers, and cinematographers to deliver seamless aerial filming services that ensure every aerial sequence aligns with the creative vision.
With a global network of pilots, cinematographers, and technical specialists, we support productions at scale while maintaining safety, efficiency, and precision throughout the production process.
Specialized Fleet for Aerial Video Production and Aerial Filming Services
A Higher Standard of Cinematography
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World-Class Aerial Cinematography Systems
Shotover F1
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Shotover K1
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State of the Art Drone Systems
DJI Inspire 2
GIMBAL:
Zenmuse X7
FLIGHT TIME:
16 – 20 minutes
max speed:
58 MPH
DJI Inspire 3
Gimbal:
Zenmuse X9
FLIGHT TIME:
26-28 minutes
max speed:
58 MPH
Freefly Alta 8
GIMBAL:
Freefly Movi Pro
FLIGHT TIME:
14 minutes
max speed:
35 MPH
Production Facility Rentals
At our Van Nuys Airport facility, we offer a selection of on-site filming locations, including ramp access, our main hangar, and private conference spaces. Each environment provides a distinctive backdrop for film productions, commercials, and creative projects.
Main Hangar
Helinet Ramp
Conference Room
Aerial Video Production FAQs
Aerial cinematography rates vary based on experience, equipment, and project complexity, including the aircraft platform, camera systems, crew requirements, aerial production services involved, and the operational logistics needed to safely capture each shot.
Successful aerial cinematography depends on seamless coordination between the pilot, director of photography, and camera operator. Prior to each flight, the team reviews the shot plan, flight paths, safety parameters, and production timing to ensure every movement is carefully planned. Once airborne, the pilot maintains precise aircraft positioning and smooth flight profiles while the DP and camera operator direct framing, movement, and pacing through continuous communication. This disciplined collaboration allows complex aerial sequences to be captured safely while delivering the control, stability, and cinematic precision required for high-end aerial video production.
Aerial video production is typically developed during pre-production in close collaboration with the director, director of photography, and production team. Shot lists, flight paths, safety protocols, and camera setups are carefully planned so every aerial sequence fits both the creative vision and practical needs of the aerial video production. During filming, pilots, aerial cinematographers, and camera operators work in precise coordination to capture each shot while maintaining strict aviation safety standards. This disciplined workflow allows aerial cinematography to integrate seamlessly with ground-based footage, ensuring visual continuity and cinematic impact throughout the project.
Aerial video production plays a central role in modern film, television, and commercial storytelling. By placing the camera in motion above the scene, aerial cinematography reveals scale, geography, and movement that traditional ground-based filming cannot capture. From high-speed action sequences and expansive natural landscapes to dense city skylines and complex tracking shots, aerial cinematography introduces a dynamic perspective that expands the visual language of a production.
Helinet’s aerial video production platforms and aerial production services give filmmakers the ability to capture a broad range of cinematic perspectives, from high-speed action and precision tracking shots to expansive landscape reveals and dramatic establishing sequences.
Stabilized SHOTOVER camera systems mounted on helicopters and drones allow our aerial cinematography team to execute fluid camera movement, controlled framing, and extended aerial passes with exceptional stability.
Our systems support professional cinema cameras such as the ARRI Alexa 65, ARRI Alexa LF, and Sony Venice, allowing aerial cinematography to integrate seamlessly with the primary camera package used throughout the production. Paired with experienced pilots, aerial cinematographers, and real-time monitoring capabilities, this approach gives directors and directors of photography precise creative control while capturing visually striking aerial footage.
