Film & broadcast AERIAL UNIT SPECIALISTS
Trusted for feature films, documentaries, commercials, and live broadcasts worldwide.
AERIAL PARTNERS TO PRODUCTIONS WORLDWIDE
Pilots Who Understand The Frame
David Adamson is a specialist helicopter and stunt pilot working across feature film and broadcast productions. With more than 23,000 flight hours and an incident-free record, he is trusted in environments where precision, repeatability and control are non-negotiable. His work spans dynamic air-to-air sequences, low-level performance flying and complex stunt profiles executed within defined safety margins.
"I’ve worked with the best cinematographers and pilots worldwide. I rank David Adamson as one of the very best."
"The Swiss production team had never seen a helicopter Pilot like David, he is by far one of the world’s best!"
"At the top of the pilots list at Red Bull Media House!"
Behind The Scenes ‘’SAS Who Dares Wins”
Behind The Scenes “The Mongoose”
What differentiates Us is not simply Extensive flight experience, but film literacy. We work directly with directors and DOPs to interpret framing, movement and timing — flying the helicopter as part of the camera system rather than as transport. For larger or multi-aircraft productions, we lead and brief additional pilots to ensure consistency in flight profiles, safety margins and creative execution across the aerial unit.
our focus
action film specialists
Vehicle chases. Performer lifts. Low-level pursuit.
STUNTS
Keeping track with race machines.
motorsports
Up close with aircraft in motion
AIR-TO-AIR
racing yachts. surfing. submarines.
WATERSPORTS
Remote landscapes and difficult locations.
DOCUMENTARY
For Pilots & Film Crew
training
More than a Helicopter operator
Fully managed solutions
Effortless Aerials are the result of structured coordination. Aircraft & crew selection, pilot briefing, regulatory approvals, location permits, safety planning and insurer engagement are managed within the production schedule from the outset. We align aviation requirements with creative intent and logistical constraints, securing authorities, sourcing appropriate aircraft and preparing cast or stunt performers where required — ensuring aerial capability is delivered without disruption to workflow, timeline or budget.
FULL SERVICE AERIAL production
capabilities
motion picture filming
Feature films, documentaries, commercials with gyro-stabilized cinema cameras. Precision low-level & air-to-air work for directors and DOPs worldwide.
Aerial Coordination
End-to-end aerial management: aircraft, crew, planning, regulatory approvals, safety protocols. We handle everything so you can focus on the creative.
helicopter stunts
Complex helicopter stunts executed safely with meticulous planning. Trusted for high-pressure sequences where precision and safety are non-negotiable.
Live Broadcast
Real-time HD/4K streaming for live sports events including WRC World Rally, Tour Down Under, and other high-stakes broadcasts requiring split-second timing.
Global Operations
Licensed to fly in 9 countries with local permits, insurance, and regulatory compliance. Type-rated on 28 helicopter models for any production requirement.
Crew Training
Stunt training for Talent & crew. Advanced Error Management Flight Training for pilot & instructor endorsements, ratings. Pre-employment checks.
aerial team
key PERSONNEL
David Adamson
Jen Bewes