Listed below are some of our Movie/TV Filming Credits that we have participated in over the past several years
Platinum Helicopters Inc along with their Helicopter Film Company can provide coordination for some of the biggest and best films in history. We have provided helicopter services for the Film Industry since 1999.
Operating with an approved FAA Motion Picture Manual, Aerial Film Unit provides skilled pilots, production services, camera platforms and movie helicopters for the motion picture and television industries.
Our extensive experience in film, television and music videos makes the Aerial Film Unit the most efficient and effective choice to achieve exceptional aerial cinematography.
Full-service aerial coordination and support.
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As a full service company, the Aerial Film Unit is capable of coordinating all aspects of aerial filming helicopter services, including providing support equipment.
The Platinum Helicopters Inc will organize location scouting, arrange custom charter flights, help with installation in gyro stabilized camera systems, provide certificates of insurance and a Fuel truck with ground crew.
The company's movie helicopter pilots are known throughout the industry. Our Chief Pilot and several of our companies pilot have provided aerial coordinator and is renowned for his exceptional flying skills since the late 1980’s providing camera assistance and aerial stunt work for almost 3 decades.
Platinum Helicopters Inc. are currently active in the television and video industries and provides experienced pilots, production services, camera platforms and story helicopters.
Experience
Extensive experience in film, television and music videos makes our Aerial Film Unit the most efficient and effective choice to achieve exceptional results in any format.
Our selection of helicopters and mounts affords you a wide variety of camera platforms. Over the years, we've done everything from off-road racing, to live television coverage, to local documentaries and television shows - making us your best choice for aerial video. Our seasoned camera pilot's knowledge and professionalism will guarantee you the most stunning shots.
Credits for some of our RECENT Filming for Commercials/Movies
SPY GAMES-TV Realty show.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL (LOCKDOWN)-Documentary COSMIC RADIO-Motion Picture. Touchstone Pictures.
BLUE THUNDER (TV SHOW/MOVIE)
AIRWOLF-TV Series (Chief Pilot Flying)
PARKER 425 OFF ROAD RACE- Filming of Off-Road event for Competitors. 2007-2008
LONG BEACH OFF-SHORE BOAT RACE 2007- providing Rescue Divers for the race officials and Aerial filming of race event. BMW-Commercial PORSCHE-Commercial
GENERAL ELECTRIC-Commercial
DISCOVERY CHANNEL “LOCKDOWN” in Blythe, Ca.-TV Documentary
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS VACATION-City Promotional
CITY OF INDIO VACATION VIDEO-City Promotional
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA VACATION/RESORT VIDEO- Promotional Video
HYATT GRAND CHAMPIONS GOLF VIDEO- Hotel Promotional
ABC SPORTS of SKINS GAME 2006-2007- KESQ TV NEWS COVERAGE JAG (television show)-Scene Shots
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL (offshore filming for migration of whales in Santa Barbara)-Documentary.
JW MARRIOTT GRAND CHAMPIONS-Promotional Brochure Photo’s
CITY OF HESPERIA- Promotional City Video Work.
SHELL OIL WIND ENERGY-National Promotional Video/Survey
RITZ CARLTON RESORT- National Promotional Video
“THE GOODS”- SCENE SHOTS WITH AIRCRAFT w/ Will Farrell, Jeremy Piven
ABC SPORTS 2007-2008- Course filming of the Stadium Course at PGA West Course.
GLAMIS DOCUMENTARY-Documentary filming of popular off-road recreation
SONY PICTURES- “B” Roll footage of Desert Landscape and Palm Springs. 2008
TOUR de PALM SPRINGS- bike race 2007, 2008.
AGUA CALIENTE CASINO/SPA Commercial - aerial exterior shots for upcoming hotel in 2008
ABC “BACHELORETTE” Season 5 Filming scenes in Palm Springs for Date.
ABC SPORTS 2008 Aerial fairway shots for PGA Golf Tournament in Las Vegas, NV. D.R.
HORTON BUILDERS Aerial Commercial of featured properties in the Coachella VSprings. WILSON CREEK WINERY (TEMECULA)-Aerial shot of Vineyard and area surrounding Temecula. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE GOLF CLASSIC-Las Vegas 2008.
ESPN DISCOVERY CHANNEL “DIRTY JOBS” – Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 2008
BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC-La Quinta, CA. 2008
NFL NETWORK- San Diego, Ca. 2008
ABC/ESPN PGA 3-TOUR CHAMPIONS TOUR.-Henders
GOLF CHANNEL ESPN/PGA WEST COURSE-La Quinta, Ca. JAN. 2008
BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC. Aerial shots. La Quinta, Ca. Jan. 2009
DESERT AIDS PROJECT. Palm Springs, Ca. Jan. 2009
Helicopters and Equipment
BOTH Aircraft are Part 135 Ready, Garmin GNS 430/496, KX-155a TSO, Nat audio panel and intercom, King KT776a transponder, VOR with glide scope, VSI, T&B Indicator, ELT with manual switch, pulse lights, dual controls, 5-7 Passengers shoulder harnesses, camera mounts for all external camera equipment.
Bell 206 Jet Ranger. Can accommodate up to 4 passengers and 1 pilot. Aircraft is Part 135 compliant for VIP/Business Charter operations. Full Carded for OAS/Govt. Operations to include Techsonic Digital Radio for Police/Fire contact. Cargo Hook and Mirror, High Skids with Basket kit.
We also have access to several other Helicopters with passenger capacity from 4-6 persons available. Including the Eurocopter AS 350B2 (4 passengers comfortably) models and Bell 206L3 Long Ranger (6 passengers comfortably).
Our company also provides long term Law Enforcement contract operations with several state of the art and advanced Searchlight systems and Wescam Thermal Imagers and law enforcement trained pilots.