Heavy Lift & Sling Load
SkyMatch coordinates requests for external-load helicopters, including K-MAX, S-64 Skycrane, AS332 and Mi-26, for construction lifting, rooftop HVAC placement, wind-turbine assembly, powerline stringing and Bambi bucket firefighting. Licensed independent operators confirm aircraft, certified riggers, ground-crew arrangements, permissions, timing, availability and price.
Typical applications
- Rooftop HVAC and antenna installation in built-up areas
- Wind-turbine and tower assembly in remote terrain
- Bambi bucket firefighting and utility powerline stringing
Compliance and crew requirements
Operator-confirmed requirements: Class B/C/D external-load approval, rigging inspection and ground-crew coordination.
Frequently asked questions
What types of loads can independent operators lift?+
SkyMatch coordinates external-load requests for HVAC modules, wind-turbine components, transmission conductors and firefighting buckets, using helicopters from the Bell 407 class to K-MAX, S-64 Skycrane, AS332 and Mi-26. Licensed independent operators confirm payload suitability, aircraft, crew, permissions, timing, availability and price.
How is heavy-lift mobilisation coordinated?+
Construction lifting, wind-turbine lifting and firefighting standby requests are coordinated as quickly as possible, subject to operator availability. Licensed independent operators confirm mobilisation timing, aircraft, crew, permissions, availability and price.
Can you arrange ground rigging and site coordination?+
SkyMatch coordinates requests for ground rigging and site coordination. Licensed independent operators confirm Class B/C/D external-load approvals, certified riggers, a ground coordinator and the scope and price of each mission.
Ready to request a Heavy Lift mission?
Submit your mission brief for human review and operator matching as quickly as possible, subject to operator availability. Licensed independent operators confirm aircraft configuration, crew, permissions, timing, availability and price.