Helinet is a full-service provider of aerial production services to the motion picture, television and advertising industries. Headquartered in Van Nuys, California, with additional offices in Atlanta, Georgia, the company has over 33 years of aerial production experience. Helinet offers a full complement of aerial solutions including a variety of helicopters, drones, high-performance gyro-stabilized camera systems, and an array of sought-after camera and lens packages. With a worldwide network of contacts and partners, we can provide aerial film production services in any location.
CineJet™ is the industry’s first, Aero L-39 Albatros jet featuring a customized gyro-stabilized SHOTOVER F1 RUSH camera system designed for high-speed aerial cinematography. CineJet™ was developed to address the growing demand to shoot high-speed objects for television, feature films, high-performance photography, scientific research, and commercial OEM aircraft marketing. The F1 RUSH used by Helinet on CineJet™, is specifically tailored for the unique capabilities of the jet platform, providing incredible dynamic range and unsurpassed 8K image quality at elevated speeds exceeding 350 knots and during maneuvers approaching 3G’s.
Emulating the look and presence of a special operations MH-60M helicopter, the twin-engine MovieHawk® operated by Helinet Aviation Services is currently the only Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk ESSS model of its kind available within the industry. The aircraft is specially outfitted with exclusive features including the capability to carry authentic inert rockets and gun pods, external fuel tanks, and is additionally equipped with a rarity in the civilian world, a feature known as FRIES (Fast-Rope Insertion and Extraction System). MovieHawk® also features an in-demand and specialized military paint scheme to allow production companies to create the most realistic and mission correct scenarios.
Helinet owns and operates a helicopter fleet that includes the luxurious Sikorsky S76 and the Leonardo AW109.
Helinet has one of the largest fleets of single and twin-engine turbine helicopters on the West Coast.
Helinet’s is the trusted transportation choice for individuals who require safe and efficient twin-engine helicopter transportation throughout Southern California.
Helinet has adapted its proven procedures and protocols with full scale helicopters to its drone videography and surveillance services.
Whether your production is at home or abroad, Helinet can fulfill any of your aerial film production needs. For more information, please contact our Production Department at 818.902.0229 or email production@helinet.com.