Angel City Air is proud to provide first class aerial services. Because we actually own the equipment, we are better positioned to meet the needs of our camera rental and production clients.
We operate Eurocopter AS-350 helicopters, which are the best platforms for aerial production. Their combination of power, speed, performance, and cabin space allow for an efficient, lower-stress production environment.
As a full-service provider, we can supply everything
you need for your next aerial project, including:
HD Camera Systems
SAG Pilots
Aerial Directors of Photography
FAA Approved Motion Picture Manual
Air to Ground Radios
Wireless HD Video Links
Fuel Trucks
Aerial Production Coordinators
Ground Support Personnel
If you are planning a shoot anywhere near the Los Angeles area, give us a call. Our aircraft are well equipped: pre-rigged with cameras, monitors, radios, and are ready to go almost at a moments notice. This can save you time and money, especially when compared to other local companies (who would need to spend additional time installing the camera and prepping their helicopters). Also, if you just need a quick couple of shots, we can put together an hourly package rate, saving you thousands over comparable full day aerial shoots.
We don't just work in the Los Angeles area, but it may not always make sense to fly one of our helicopters to your location. In that case we will send crews to you, complete with all the necessary equipment, and we can even coordinate a local helicopter which fits your individual shoot requirements. If you are an AS-350 or 206/407 operator looking to rent camera systems to serve your clients, we would love to be your equipment vendor. Contact us for more information on aircraft / camera system compatibility.
About our Cameras
We own multiple Cineflex camera systems which serve both our aerial production and equipment rental clients. They are high serial number late model systems, and incorporate Sony’s most recent cameras and Fujinon’s best lenses.
Airfilm AFSP-1 for AS-350 / 355 series helicopters
Airfilm G-1 for Bell 206 & 407 series helicopters
Shipping Options:
Cineflex camera systems are lightweight, compact, and can therefore be shipped directly to your location. Alternatively, our camera operators and technicians can carry the equipment as excess baggage on many commercial airlines. The entire system and mount generally occupies only 5 cases, all of which meet most airlines baggage requirements, potentially saving time and money as opposed to shipping.
Insurance Options:
While we generally request that companies renting from us provide a certificate of insurance covering the equipment, occasionally a company may not carry the appropriate policy or coverage amount. In this case, we can provide full insurance coverage on the equipment for a small daily cost.
We're not just a helicopter company...
Aviation is just one part of what we do. ACA has some of the most experienced aerial camera operators, video engineers, and camera technicians around. Additionally, we have relationships with many other aerial production companies, such as Airborne Images, who routinely use our equipment and aerial photographers for many of the best shows on TV right now.
We also pursue specialized applications for our camera systems, such as camera-car and other vehicle mounts, boat mounts, and government / military needs. Stay tuned...we are currently developing some exciting new services!
Have you seen our work?
Here is a partial list of some of the productions our equipment or people have been involved with recently:
"Swamp Loggers" (Discovery)
"Top Shot" (History)
"The Closer" (TNT)
"NCIS: Los Angeles" (CBS)
"The Bachelor" (ABC)
"Top Gear USA" (History)
"24" (Fox)
"Nature" (PBS)
"Out of the Wild, Surviving Alaska" (Discovery)
"Dirty Jobs" (Discovery)
"The Hills" (MTV)
"Entourage" (HBO)
"One Six Right: The Romance of Flying" (Terwilliger Productions)