Aerial Filming and Photography Including specialised equipment Since its inception in 1992, Helicopter Seychelles has been used to augment the marketing of Seychelles as a tourist destination through aerial photography and filming. All Helicopter Seychelles pilots have significant experience in both aerial photography and filming. The aircrafts are equipped with quick release doors and safety harnesses are available. Due to the sporadic nature of this kind of work, camera mounts, gyrostabilisers or any other specialised filming equipment are not kept by Helicopter Seychelles and are not available locally. It is essential to keep weight to a minimum by limiting the number of crew on board. This ensures optimum aircraft performance and the safety of the operation. The pilot plus two passengers is the maximum allowed. It is necessary for Helicopter Seychelles to obtain permission to perform aerial filming or photography. A minimum of 24 hours notice is required. Rates for filming using our Bell Jetrangers are published below. For further information, please contact our reservations department. Full Day Hire Bell 206 Half Day Hire Bell 206 €5,250 applicable on a daily basis which entails the following: €3,750 applicable on a half day basis which entails the following: 3 hours flying on a use it or loose it basis. Any additional flight hours are charged out at €1,250 on a pro rata basis - additional hours to be settled on completion of the project. 6 hours demurral time (time on the ground). Any additional demurral time is charged out at €110 per hour on a pro rata basis. Helicopter available to you from 06h00 through to 18h00 - equipment may be fitted the night before. 2 hours flying on a 'use it or loose it' basis. Any additional flight hours are charged out at €1,250 on a pro rata basis - additional hours to be settled on completion of the project. 3 hours demurral time (time on the ground). Any additional demurral time is to be authorized by HSL and charged out at €110 per hour. Helicopter available to you from 07h00 through to 12h00 - equipment may be fitted the night before. This rate includes: This rate includes: Pilot experienced in filming Fuel Landing fees at SIA and Pri Passenger fees at SIA and Pri Engineering ground support Obtaining the necessary authorizations from the SCAA (local aviation authority) Ensuring that the filming equipment STC's are compatible with our helicopters Fitting/ Removing the filming equipment under the supervision of a helicopter engineer Providing a helicopter engineer for technical support during the above process Storage of equipment in a secure environment Briefing, planning and positioning of resources Supply of radio's for ground to air communication Ground support in the field Recommendations on local features etc. Addition to company insurance policy Engineering ground support Pilot experienced in filming Fuel Landing fees at SIA and Pri Passenger fees at SIA and Pri Engineering ground support Obtaining the necessary authorizations from the SCAA (local aviation authority) Ensuring that the filming equipment STC's are compatible with our helicopters Fitting/ Removing the filming equipment under the supervision of a helicopter engineer Providing a helicopter engineer for technical support during the above process Storage of equipment in a secure environment Briefing, planning and positioning of resources Supply of radio's for ground to air communication Ground support in the field Recommendations on local features etc Addition to company insurance policy The above published rates are subject to change until further notice. Last revised: 1st June 2008.