Equipment

 Their features and equipment include:

• Quick Fit Removable Doors (front and back) . This allows easy access to side fitting mounts as well as allowing the camera operator/photographer flexibility when filming from the air.
  

• 9" Sony Colour Monitor (Production Standard) is the perfect tool for directors/producers to advise the camera operator/photographer what he/she requires.

• Camera Mounts can often play a major factor in film production. Based on many years of experience HeliServices recommends Flying Pictures Australia Pty Ltd for state of the art camera mounts, installed and fitted in the helicopter within 24 hours.

• Power Helicopters are fitted with on-board 12 & 24 Volt power. Gel cells batteries are also provided as a reliable contingency plan.

• Camera Operators / Photographers Harnesses used are attached to points in the helicopter approved by the manufacturer and CASA.  Harnesses are equipped with emergency detachment system to allow the camera operator to detach him / herself from the helicopter.

• Hands Free Intercom System Helicopters are fitted with integrated voice activated hands free headsets allowing easy and effective communications amongst pilot, camera operator/photographer and passengers. Camera Operators One Can Headset is available for use by video and film camera operators. This allows the operator to hold the camera in the natural filming position without obstruction.

• Air to Ground Communication Helicopters are fitted with radios and frequencies for air to ground communication and marine radios for off shore communications. We have the ability to transmit and receive to hand held ground radios. A integrated hands free mobile phone system is also fitted on board.

• Emergency Floats The Bell JetRanger is equipped with emergency pop-out floats for over-water operations in accordance with all Civil Aviation Regulations. In the event of an emergency, the floats are activated and inflation takes approximately 3-5 seconds allowing the helicopter to remain afloat.

• Life Jackets Helicopters are equipped with C.A.S.A. approved life jackets and personal epirbs.