Aerial Filming Helicopters from FlyingTV
Recent Work
The Top Gear 1949 Challenge launched the new series with a 30-minute special. You can see highlights at our Video Gallery. It was a truly epic and cinematic production, featuring aerials exclusively by FlyingTV.
We've also been off to Wales and Eire. Our low "positioning" rates make getting around the UK & Europe easy for productions. In Eire we shot the aerials for Sir Gerry Robinson's new Channel 4 business series Gerry's Big Challenge. Using G-PIXX over Co Donegal, we captured some gorgeous, tapeless HD 1080 material.
And we're constantly taking calls and able to give estimates in that one phone call. Whether you want SD or HD gyro-stabilised, simply call us with some postcodes and we'll give you a straight, no-fuss answer.
High Definition and Standard Definition stabilised aerial filming
FlyingTV is a company dedicated to the art and skills of aerial filming. Created by broadcaster Mike Smith in 03, we own and operate the only freelance ready-to-go fleet of tv helicopters in Europe. Getting your aerial shoot organised is simply a phone call away.
Why choose FlyingTV ?
We only use nose mounted cameras – these give us the greatest flexibility for shots and make acquisition very quick. You may consider using a sidemount camera (most UK operators only offer sidemounts) – but you will be limiting your angles and taking much longer to achieve your shots. Additionally, our mounts do not limit the speed of the helicopter – saving more time and money when flying to or from a task. Cineflex gyro-stabilised mounts, Ikegami cameras and Canon lenses – an award-winning & proven combination.
Our equipment stays permanently with the helicopter – they were “born” together in the same factory and stay that way for life. This means higher quality with no shot vibration, and much greater reliability. Most UK operators are constantly moving equipment between helicopters.
We only charge for the flying done – from skids up to skids down – unlike many operators.
Our MASTERSHOT collection might already have the images you need – click the link and examine our exclusive collection of great aerial shots.
Shooting handheld from a helicopter is the old, inefficient, bad way.
Our purpose-built tv helicopters with their gyro-stabilised cameras have a proven track record in getting the job done quicker, easier, cheaper and safer than any other method. The cinematic qualities of the shots acquired will more than justify your decision to use FlyingTV.
We have a passion for our work. And we realise that an aerial shoot isn’t something that production teams organise everyday. So – we use our experience and commitment to deliver the best result at the best possible price.
Our 2 factory-built tv helicopters are totally 21st century from nose to tail. Whether you use our new HD 1080 system or the lower cost SD 625, you get the same high standard of quality, reliability and financial efficiency.
The speed and abilities of our tv helicopters and their crews can be easily underestimated. It simply isn’t possible to deliver excellent results unless you have the experience and equipment that FlyingTV brings to your production. We handle everything from the planning to the final delivery of your shots. Glossy titles or gritty news coverage. Sport, drama, documentary, commercials & corporate – see our Credits.
In 5 years and 2200 hours tv flying we’ve served every UK network. The leading UK tv shows – X Factor, Top Gear, Spooks, Time Team, Conspiracy Files and the top tv sporting events UEFA Cup Final, the University Boat Race, the Grand National and cycling’s premier “Tours” of Britain and Ireland
Price Promise
We realise the budget problems facing tv today. So we work from day one to deliver economy alongside high quality. True value for money, backed-up by our price promise : If you can find the same service cheaper, we will refund 110% of the difference.
There’s a load more information within this website. Enjoy it – and simply contact us if there’s anything you want to discuss.