Aerial Production Services

FILM PRODUCTION

Aerial Production deliveres spectacular aerial cinematography, shot by the finest in the industry, specializing in synchronization and piloting of the most extreme helicopter shots. We offer the hottest helicopter of choice in the film industry the Airbus Helicopters H125, along with the most experienced production pilots and Aerial DP’s, with one of the only midwest flight operator that carries a certified FAA Low Level Flight Waiver. We have the right helicopter personalized to the needs of your production. We deliver the oscar worthy aerial shots with our range of helicopters, seasoned pilots and camera crews with more than 30 years’ aviation and aerial filming experience.

We offer service throughout the United States. With a custom-built enclosed trailer, we can transport its aircraft to your location, saving you on production and flight time expenses. Flying to your site is often not required. We work with you to make every production successful.

Why Choose us?

We will take your production to the next level with our state-of-the-art aerial filming equipment.
We are the only Chicago-area flight operator that carries a certified FAA Low Level Flight Waiver.
All major camera system mounts are accepted by our aircraft, including Shotover, Pictorvision, Wescam, Spacecam, Gyron, Tyler, and Cineflex.
Highly trained pilots and experienced ground crew work closely with your production team.
Safety is our highest priority; our pilots are meticulously trained and educated in the latest flight methods and safety guidelines required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
We will deliver the flexibility and control you need to achieve the precise shots and breathtaking aerial shots for your production.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

We offer a variety of rentals of our modern fleet and first-rate camera turnkey in-house camera system technology. We have a broad range of professional Shotover’s gyro-stabilized camera platforms, Cineflex camera systems, lenses, and camera options designed to work with our fleet of helicopters and stabilised systems,to get the job done right.

SHOTOVER

Shotover’s line of gyro-stabilized camera platforms offers users an unprecedented level of stability, control and versatility in a compact package that accommodates the world’s most advanced cameras and lenses.

K180 3 camera Array
180 degree plus FOV
Shotover K1
Shotover F1
Shotover U1

CINEFLEX

Cineflex is a compressed lightweight model with an industry standard mount, Cineflex camera systems can be quickly and effortlessly attached to aircraft, cable and rail systems, cars, trucks, boats, ATV and nearly any other mobile platform.

Cineflex Elite
Cineflex V14HD

LENSES

Full zoom lens options to ensure the best shot.

Angenieux Optimo 25-250
Fujinon Premier 18-85
Canon Cine-Servo 17-120
Canon Cine-Servo 50-1000
Angenieux 50-500 Anamorphic

CAMERAS

The best camera options available to exceed your expectations with every shot.

Arri Alexa XT M
Arri Alexa Mini
Arri Alexa 65
Red Weapon
Sony F55
IMAX 70mm

MOTOCRANE ULTRA

MotoCrane ULTRA has a reach capacity of 12-feet (3.65m), which is the longest of any compact remote extension in the world. It includes high torque brushless motors that move the extension at speeds of up to 70 mph and a full 360° around a vehicle.