Services
Group Events
Newport Helicopter Tours is excited to announce our partnership with Island Style Catering to accommodate the needs of your group or party. For gatherings exceeding 10 guests, we offer an ideal venue for hosting your event. While smaller groups of 2 or 3 partake in a scenic flight above Newport, savoring its breathtaking views, the remaining guests can indulge in a delectable meal and refreshments provided by Island Style Catering. Amidst the dynamic atmosphere of the airport, guests can enjoy the spectacle of planes arriving and departing, adding an element of excitement to their experience.
Weddings
Elevate your wedding experience with a memorable entrance courtesy of Newport Helicopter Tours. Our expert team is dedicated to ensuring your arrival is nothing short of unforgettable. Picture yourself and your partner, or perhaps the parents of the bride or groom, even your entire bridal party, embarking on a scenic journey over the picturesque landscapes of Newport before making a grand entrance in our striking viper red helicopter. This exclusive experience promises to add a touch of excitement and sophistication to your special day, leaving a lasting impression on your guests.
Pricing starts at $950
Gender Reveals
Create a gender reveal event that will leave a lasting impression with Newport Helicopter Tours. We specialize in delivering thrilling gender reveals that will be cherished by expected parents, family, and friends alike.
Here’s what you need to know to prepare for your momentous reveal:
- Choose your venue wisely. Opt for popular locations such as parks, coastal venues, or spacious open areas with unobstructed views of the sky.
- Coordinate with your doctor to have the gender results sent directly to us.
- On the appointed day, we’ll take to the skies above your chosen venue. With great anticipation, we’ll release a vibrant stream of either blue or pink powder from the helicopter, unveiling the exciting news in a spectacular fashion.
Count on Newport Helicopter Tours to craft an unforgettable experience that will be treasured for years to come.
Pricing starts at $800
Golf Ball Drop
A Golf Ball Drop is the perfect way to raise funds for an organization or charity. It is very simple to setup:
- Participants will purchase a golf ball with a specific number
- All numbered golf balls will be dropped off at the Airport to Newport Helicopters Tours
- The helicopter can fit up to 5 five gallon buckets of golf balls (roughly 1,200 golf balls total)
- The helicopter will hover over the hole location and drop the golf balls as close to the hole as possible
- A hole in one or the golf ball closest to the hole wins the prize!
$200 – Rent 1,200 numbered golf balls from us!
Pricing starts at $800 + $200 (golf ball rental)
Ash Scattering
Infrared survey + Vertical Photography
Newport Helicopter Tours can assist you in collecting infrared images/video throughout New England. We can help gather data for any construction, agricultural, or geography projects. We are also are capable of doing vertical photography for an overview of construction sites. Helicopters are allowed to go much higher and faster than drones, and can go in airspace that drones cannot.
Custom Packages Start at $695.00 Anywhere in Rhode Island:
- 30 high-resolution images to your specifications
- One 16 X 20 or Two 11 X 14 prints of your choice
Aerial Photography
A wide range of aerial photography services for all customers. Anyone is able to receive high-quality aerial photographs of whatever they want with our unique aerial vantage point. We are available for aerial photography of new homes, hotels, golf courses, events, airports, schools, shopping centers, and more. We have gyros, camera mounts for most cameras and sensors including Cineflex, FLIR and Shotover. We also do vertical photography for mapping.
With our helicopter, we are able to capture lower angles than airplanes, and higher overviews than any licensed drone. We are the go to for any projects close to busy airports like Providence (PVD), Logan (BOS) and New York City.
With the current rise in the popularity of drone photography, we at Bird’s Eye View Helicopters find it important to warn customers that most drone operators are not licensed for commercial use and thus not insured, and those who are licensed are limited to a maximum altitude of 400 feet. Our pilot and helicopter is fully licensed and is covered fully by insurance. Bird’s Eye View ensures that our customers are satisfied, and well protected through our services.
Unique aerial perspectives
Fully insured, and licensed commercial helicopter
Experienced pilot with over 30 years of flying
Professional photography services
Guaranteed satisfaction
Aerial Video
Whether you are a production company, news agency, or an individual looking for high-quality commercial video, Bird’s Eye View Helicopters has the solution for you. Bird’s Eye View’s Versatile gyro stabilization system ensures ultra smooth video and leaves room for a wide variety of camera choices. If you are looking for worry-free video, Use our professional quality video camera and videographer, or feel free to use your own camera equipment and videographer for that personal touch.
We have a Tyler Video Gimbal Side Mount and Meeker Nose mount to support popular video gimbal camera systems, such as Flir Ultramedia, Axsys / Cineflex V14, Polytech, Wescam and Over Shot. Meeker nose mount can handle payloads up to 50lbs. Tyler side Mount can handle payloads up to 100lbs. The support frame can be mounted on either right or left side of the aircraft and leaves all doors operational.
Vertical Photography – DSLR cameras – will also support many other sensors and cameras
We have done many projects over the last 25 plus years including :
- Infrared and Lidar Surveys
- Flying other sensor packages
- Television commercials
- Television shows
- News stories
- Documentaries
- Motion pictures
- Boating events
- Aerial surveillance
Gyro Stabilized Video
To ensure ultra-smooth video we offer a gyro-stabilization platform for use with video cameras up to 40 pounds.
System uses 2 Kenton Labs Ks-12 gyros
Stabilizes on all 3 axes
Supports cameras ranging from 5 – 40 pounds