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H125 film helicopter with nose-mounted gyro-stabilised camera flying low over coastal cliffs at sunset
Special Mission

Film & Broadcast Aerial

From feature-film chase to live F1 and sailing regatta broadcast — SkyMatch sources camera-ship helicopters with Shotover F1 or Cineflex Elite gyro mounts, motion-picture-rated pilots and low-level congested-area permits, across Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Aircraft
AS355, H125 with Shotover F1 / Cineflex Elite
Cabin / Payload
Nose or side mount, video village seats, coms to ground
Response time
Standard 5–10 day lead for permits · rush turns possible in 48 hr.
Indicative rate
Priced per mission / hr + mount day rate

Typical use cases

  • Feature film chase and establishing shots
  • Live broadcast of F1, sailing regattas and cycling races
  • Commercial and drone-B-cam aerial production

Compliance & crew

Motion-picture pilot rating, low-level and congested-area permits, insurance to production requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Which aerial camera systems do you provide?+

Camera ships with Shotover F1, Cineflex Elite and lighter gyro mounts, matched to the DoP's lens package and delivery format.

How long does low-flight permitting take?+

Standard congested-area and low-flight permits take 5–10 days. Rush windows down to 48 hours are possible on select routes with our concierge team.

Do you cover live sports and events?+

Yes — F1 races, sailing regattas, cycling and city marathons across Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East with broadcast-qualified crews.

Ready to launch a Film & Broadcast mission?

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