Film, TV & Livestream Helicopter Services

Specialized Helicopters provides FAA-certificated helicopter services for film, television, livestream, and media productions, combining Part 135 air transportation, Part 133 external load capabilities, and FAA-approved motion picture operating procedures to support complex production environments safely and professionally.

FAA-Certificated Aviation Services

All operations are conducted in accordance with applicable FAA regulations and approved operating manuals. Flight operations remain under the sole authority of the Pilot-in-Command.

FAA Part 135 – Air Transportation

• Helicopter transportation for cast, crew, and production personnel

• Aircraft and crew standby with daily minimums

• Flight time billed as flown

• Pilot-in-Command retains final authority over all safety, weather, routing, and operational decisions

FAA Part 133 – External Load Operations

• External load and specialty lift capabilities where approved and applicable

• Operations conducted strictly in accordance with FAA-approved procedures and limitations

• Availability subject to aircraft configuration, approvals, and operational assessment

Aerial Cinematography & Production Aviation Support

Specialized Helicopters provides aerial cinematography support (“Aerial DP”) and aviation advisory services to assist productions with the safe planning, coordination, and use of helicopters in filmed environments.

Services may include:

• Advising on aircraft capabilities, limitations, and safe operating envelopes

• Assisting with aerial shot planning, sequencing, and timing from an aviation safety perspective

• Coordinating aviation considerations with production departments

• Advising on camera placement, approach paths, altitudes, and communication protocols

Specialized Helicopters operates under an FAA-approved Motion Picture / Production Operations Manual, developed specifically to support film and media productions while maintaining regulatory compliance and safety margins.

Production aviation support and advisory services start at $5,000 per day, depending on aircraft type, crew, location, complexity, and exclusivity.

Important:
Aerial DP and aviation advisory services are consultative and safety-focused only. Specialized Helicopters does not control creative direction, stunt execution, ground safety, crowd management, or production logistics. All flight operations remain under the authority of the Pilot-in-Command.

Production Services (Non-Aviation)

Production services are separate from aviation services and address exclusivity, scheduling volatility, and marketing use.

Exclusive Availability / Production Hold

A production hold fee applies when an aircraft and crew are reserved exclusively for a production window.

• Covers schedule changes, holds, delays, approvals, and opportunity cost

• Applies regardless of flight activity

• Paid in advance and non-refundable

Aircraft Branding & Logo Depiction

A branding license fee applies for the right to depict Specialized Helicopters’ aircraft exterior and branding in connection with a production.

• Covers on-camera appearance of the aircraft and exterior markings

• Includes use within the program and related promotional materials

• Does not imply operational control, creative ownership, or endorsement beyond aviation services

• Branding use does not expand Specialized Helicopters’ liability

Payment & Reservation Terms

• All services require a signed agreement and payment in advance

• Production hold and branding license fees are non-refundable

• Aviation flight and crew services are billed separately

• Availability is not confirmed until payment is received

Important Notice

Specialized Helicopters provides FAA-certificated aviation transportation and aviation advisory services only. We do not provide stunt coordination, ground operations, crowd control, or production management. Liability is limited to the direct operation of the aircraft in flight, as defined in the governing agreement.ext goes here