Photo & Video

  The helicopter prevails as the most unique and usable platform for aerial images from handheld SLRs to gyro-stabilized movie-quality film cameras. Precision Helicopters lives up to its name when providing smooth, experienced pilots for shooting stills and video projects. The MD500 helicopter is the ideal platform for operators to work from. Its nimble 5-bladed rotor system allows for quick placement of the aircraft into position and low vibration characteristics.  
 

Precision Helicopters flies with numerous photographers, engineering firms, governmental agencies and production companies on a regular basis throughout the season.

The MD500 series helicopter in combination with our seasoned pilots are the reason we have a large and growing customer base. This aircraft's power-to-weight ratio is second to none in its class. Fast cruise speeds deliver you to your subject with minimal ferry time. Great hovering and crosswind characteristics allow the pilot to place your platform in almost any position to get the required shot.

Precision Helicopters pilots are very knowledgeable in regards to the local environment and area. They are always considering your safety, efficiency and overall objective when flying with you.

 

  


 

HANDHELD PHOTO & VIDEO
(equipment supplied by customer)

Photographers and videographers benefit from our knowledgeable pilots and stable platforms when utilizing handheld equipment. The highly stable, five bladed rotor system on the MD500 ensures a very smooth and maneuverable platform when shooting photos or video.

  • Oblique photo & video
  • Aerial imaging for production and promotional material
  • Damage assessment
  • Progress reports for contractors & insurance companies
  • Mapping for planning & engineering firms

Precision Helicopters can also provide special equipment when your project requires high resolution, large format, gyro-stabilized or infrared images.

 

  

 

LARGE FORMAT VERTICAL CAMERA MOUNT SYSTEM

Precision Helicopters' externally-mounted Camera Support Structure is ideal for Large Format Vertical Photography.

Our experienced pilots and camera operators will work closely with your team to deliver the best possible imagery to exceed your specifications. The camera system is USGS approved to meet the exacting demands of your project.

FINISHED PRODUCT USES:

  • USGS mapping
  • Local and regional planning
  • Disaster response repair
  • Construction planning & progress reporting

Many agencies benefit from this service:

  • Department of Transportation
  • Engineering firms
  • Planning departments

CAMERA MOUNT DESCRIPTION: (supplied by Precision Helicopters)

FAA approved STC for MD500 series helicopters, perfect for Large Format Mapping.

CAMERA DESCRIPTION:
(supplied by independent contractor)

  • Zeiss TOP 15
  • 6” focal length / 9” X 9” mapping camera
  • (FMC) Forward Motion Compensation
  • USGS calibrated and approved

 

  

 

GYRO-STABILIZED VIDEO & INFRARED CAMERA TURRETS

Precision Helicopters utilizes various brands of gyro-stabilized video & infrared camera systems while conducting our customers' work. These systems are mounted to the aircraft and then operated with basic controls to record subject matter of all kinds. These systems are very useful when needing video footage to review and supply information to private and governmental agencies.

  • Powerline inspection
  • Aerial survey
  • Energy distribution
  • Wildlife survey
  • Search & Rescue support
  • Law enforcement surveillance
  • Wildland fire mapping & reconnaissance
  • Production-quality video
  • Training & demonstration platforms

These systems can be equipped with either standard video cameras and/or infrared technology cameras. Infrared systems provide the benefit of imaging at night, in low light situations, or when the need for finding hot spots and heat signatures from wildlife, powerline damage, forest fire fuels, etc.

Precision Helicopters also utilizes our aircraft with these video / infrared systems when the manufacturer needs a training or demonstration platform for their own customers.