U.S. Helicopters, Inc. is one of the leading providers of exclusive use, turn-key Electronic News Gathering (ENG) helicopter programs in the United States. The company currently has nearly 30 ENG aircraft operating in 18 cities nationwide, flying in excess of 16,000 hours annually. Over the years, U.S. Helicopters has developed an outstanding reputation for providing our customers with the very best in operational performance and mission flexibility, while at the same time understanding and working within the budgetary constraints facing today's broadcasters.
Safety is our number one priority, and as such U.S. Helicopters, Inc. operates our fleet of helicopters and crews under the more strict FAR Part 135 Air Taxi guidelines, which not only ensures that our aircraft are flown and maintained to the highest standards possible, but that our flight crews and maintenance personnel must also adhere to much higher standards. The typical helicopters flown for ENG operations are the Bell 206 Jetranger, Bell 206 Longranger, and Eurocopter AS350B Astar series helicopters, which are three of the safest single engine turbine powered helicopters ever produced. U.S. Helicopters, Inc. also utilizes the FLIR Systems, Inc. UltraMedia series of camera systems, and is slated to become the first factory approved service center for the UltraMedia series in the United States. Our ENG aircraft are also outfitted with a variety of other microwave equipment and camera systems, to include microwave transmitters, receivers, GPS directional antenna systems, record decks, talent cameras, specialized audio systems, and a multitude of other equipment found on today's ENG helicopters. As a turn-key solutions provider, U.S. Helicopters, Inc. also provides our clientele with a full range of options to consider when putting an ENG program together. These options include the following:
· Helicopter Type
· Aircraft Liability Insurance
· Helicopter Base of Operations
· Program Hours and Mission Profile
· Paint Scheme Design and Application
· Pilot, Camera Operator, and Maintenance Staffing
· Camera System Selection, Installation, and Maintenance
· Microwave System Selection, Installation, and Maintenance
· Purchase of Customer Aircraft and/or Camera & Microwave System Assets
U.S. Helicopters, Inc. is dedicated to delivering the most comprehensive service in the industry while building long-term relationships with our customers. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can utilize the experience, flexibility, and financial strength of our company to meet your program needs.