For more than 18 years, Specialist Helicopters has delivered helicopter aerial cinematography, stunts and aerial coordination for feature films, television and live broadcast — from Australia to productions around the world. We are led by chief camera and stunt pilot David Adamson, who has flown since 1986, logged more than 23,000 hours with a nil-accident record, and is licensed across nine countries.
What sets us apart is 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 — while a dedicated safety and coordination function manages risk, permits and regulatory approvals end to end.
We are based in Sydney and work Australia-wide — Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Darwin — as well as across the Asia-Pacific and worldwide, with David Adamson licensed across nine countries.
Film literacy combined with operational depth — we fly the helicopter as part of the camera system, hold the only CASA-approved helicopter stunt platform in Australia, and bring a nil-accident safety record built over 18+ years.
We are a CASA AOC holder — Part 141, Part 133 and Part 138 — covering aerial work, charter and flight training.
Tell us the shot, the schedule and the location — we'll build the aerial unit, stunt and coordination plan around it.