Maverick Helicopters offering aerial videography services with state-of-the-art equipment.

Aerial Filming & Photography

Aerial Photography

Let’s Make Your Vision Soar!

Maverick Helicopters delivers world-class aerial cinematography for film, TV, documentaries, commercials, and more. With over 30 years of experience, our highly experienced pilots, skilled aerial cinematographers, and state-of-the-art equipment ensure safe, stunning, and high-quality content for any project.

Close-up of SHOTOVER camera system mounted on an EC130 Maverick Helicopter for professional aerial filming.

Film crew member operating the SHOTOVER camera control deck inside an EC130 Maverick helicopter during aerial production setup.

❮ ❯ Las Vegas

Film crew setting up camera and lighting equipment inside a Maverick helicopter, for live aerial TV broascasting, and GSS camera mount.

GSS camera system mounted on the nose of a Maverick Airbus EC130 helicopter for stabilized aerial filming.

Maverick Helicopters Airbus EC130 in flight, captured mid-air during an aerial cinematography production inside cabin.

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❮ ❯ Hawaii

Why Production Teams Choose Maverick

Expertise
Our experienced team has worked with major studios and production companies, delivering exceptional aerial shots for feature films, live events, real estate, and more. Our team features both highly experienced and SAG-certified pilots.

Locations
With locations and helicopters in Las Vegas, Southern California, Arizona, and Hawaii, Maverick Helicopters can provide aerial film production throughout the Western US.

Equipment
We utilize state-of-the-art SHOTOVER camera systems—including the SHOTOVER F1 and K1—to provide unmatched stability and flexibility for aerial footage, whether for VFX or dynamic shots. We also have the flexibility to use other camera stabilization systems.

Camera Options
Options include a wide range of cameras and lenses, such as RED Arri, Canon, Sony, and Phase One, available to meet any technical need.

Fleet
The helicopter fleet includes Airbus EC130, Airbus H130, AS350 B3, and Sikorsky S-76. These versatile helicopters can capture everything from action-packed sequences to panoramic views. Explore our helicopter fleet.

Insurance
We offer the highest insurance limits in the industry.

Safety
Safety is our top priority—our aircraft are meticulously maintained, and our pilots adhere to the highest standards.

Production Locations
We offer heliports and unique production locations, from industrial settings to scenic oceanfront helipads. Additionally, we can provide cinema-grade hangars and indoor spaces, perfectly complementing our aerial filming services.

Additional Services

FAA permit procurement
Customizable aerial filming packages
Air-to-ground communication
Open-door film or photo flights
Live downlink capabilities

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Gallery

Maverick helicopter on the ground in Las Vegas, equipped with a nose-mounted SHOTOVER F1 camera system for aerial movie production.

Maverick helicopter on the ground in Las Vegas, with a stabilzed SHOTOVER F1 camera system using Meeker mount.

Helicopter cabin filming during sunset with scenic view of the landscape by Maverick Helicopters.

Gyro Stabilzied System mounted on the nose of a Maverick helicopter for TV commercial production.

Helicopter cabin with GSS deck camera operator filming scenic view of the landscape by Maverick Helicopters.

Maverick helicopter on the ground in Hawaii, equipped with an externally mounted camera system for helicopter filming.

Maverick Helicopter aerial photography crew preparing the aircraft for doors-off photo flight in California.

2 Maverick helicopters on the ground equipped with television cameras to perform formation flight for TV production.

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