Aerial Filming Helicopters in London, UK, Europe from FlyingTV
Recent Work
Now available - our general rates for 2012, featuring a new all-inclusive half day rate and only tiny increases in 2011 prices.
And, our new "London 2012" offer: all-inclusive HD aerial filming packages for the London 2012 Olympic venues and the London skyline.
Simply email for further details.
This site will be updated shortly with the new rates.
And watch closely for details on our new "flyaway" gyrostab camera system, for use with any suitable helicopter anywhere.
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 ?
In 04 we caused a revolution in aerial filming by starting to fly Europe’s first purpose-built filming helicopter. Soon demand was so great that we ordered another for 06. In 09 we converted one to HD tapeless, and continued offering SD on the other.
Now, from 2011, both our helicopters are shooting HD with superb high-end Ikegami cameras in Cineflex gyro-stabilised “balls”. For SD clients, you get a free downconvert with more quality than an SD camera.
And we pioneered airborne tapeless recording 2 years ago – whilst still offering tape for those who need it.
Our reliability is second to none and the savings we make in operating these purpose-built machines we pass to our clients. True value for money at an all-inclusive price and no fiddly extras.
We keep things as simple as possible from receiving your order to delivering your beautiful shots, we organise everything.
And we can work very quickly at short notice. We react 24/7.
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. Purpose-built for aerial filming, these have now acquired in excess of 3000 hours in the air
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 .
In 7 years of 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.