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Aerial Rates (subject to change)                     back to rates

Helicopter Time
Aero Special (Astar) $1,200/Hour (Recommended for Wescam)
Jet Ranger 206 $850/Hour (Okay for Wescam)
Robinson R44 $650/Hour (Handheld only)(Wescam certification pending)
Standby Time $75/Hour
Pilot Fee: $650/Day
Pilot has final word on risk assessments.
 
Camera Mounts
Major: $850/Day (Tyler Mount), $1,175/Day (Tyler Mount with gyros)
Mid II: $625/Day (Tyler Mount), $875/Day (Tyler Mount with gyros)
Nose Mount: $620 per Day
Plus shipping & installation
 
Wescam
Dedicated Wescam
Standard Definition 16":
$2,000/Day (Betacam) + shipping, installation & *insurance
Technician on location: $450 Half Day, $550 Full Day
Camera Operator Standard Definition (SD): $650 Half Day, $950 Full Day
 
High Definition 32":
$3,000/Day with Sony HDW-F900 + shipping, installation & *insurance
Technician on location: $650 Full Day
Camera Operator High Definition (HD): $950 Full Day
No Half Days on HD System

Holidays: Double time
Per Diem: $50
 
*Insurance TBD
Shipping TBD - Installation Approximately $200
Camera Package Tyler Mount
Handheld Camera Operator, Camera, Gyro Stabilizers, and Monitor
$900 Half day  - $1,100 Full day
VAP lens recommended ($300/Day)
 
Tape Stock
Regular Beta $18/Tape
Beta SP $35/Tape
HD 40Min $60/Tape
 
Conditions
Half Day: 5 Hours, From call time at airport to landing & shut-down.
Full Day: 10 Hours, From call time at airport to landing & shut-down.
Cancellations: less than 24 hours prior to crew call are charged at 50% flight hour package rate (Helicopter, camera, mount).
No-shows: Are charged 100% of confirmed cost.
New Clients: 50% Deposit required prior to shoot, balance required upon landing.
On-Going Clients: Net 15 days on approval of credit, no exceptions.


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