Service

AERIAL SHOT

Our Aviation Division of LCHD is the only Helicopter Operation Company in Miyazaki-Pref. Japan, officially licensed by West Japan Civil Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for both “Air Transport Services” and “Aerial Work Services”.

3 Features of Our Aerial Photography

  • Flexible Resonse

    Flexible Flight Course that the route can be changed on the flight day according to the weather conditions or shooting requirements.

  • Aerial Shot from a designated Altitude

    We will safety conduct Aerial Photo shoot at altitudes exceeding 150 meters as required under our plans.

  • Comprehensive Safety Measures

    Maintenance, Operation and Piloting systems fully compliant with National Safety Standards.

Photography Support

Photo Shoot with the Helicopter door removed is possible
It is possible to remove the door of Aircraft for stress-free Aerial Photography.
Available Photo shoot from a in-house photography under your requests
Our in-house photographers can also handle Aerial Photography on your behalf.
Please consult us regarding post-processing and data delivery methods.

Carried-out Examples

  • PHOENIX SEAGAIA RESORT HOTEL
  • TENZIN DAM
  • AOSHIMA (ISLAND)
  • IKOMA KOGEN – Cosmos Festival
  • KIRISHIMA RANGE MOUNTAINS
  • MSC Bellissima Cruise

Process until the day of the Event

  • Contact

    Please fill out the required information on the contact form and submit it.
    A representative of our company will contact you by phone or E-mail within 3 business days.

  • Previous Meeting

    We will ask you the details for Aerial Photography.
    If you request for our in-house photographers, we might need your sample documents or photos as your request.

  • Check the Weather Conditions

    We will check the conditions of weather before the date of the Event. If we determine that your scheduled flight cannot be operated due to inclement weather conditions such as rain or wind, we will contact you at least by the day before your reservation date.

  • Shooting Day

    During the Flight operation, you can communicate with the Captain of Helicopter except during certain phases of Flight. Please let us know if you have any requests regarding angle or altitude.

Fees

220,000 yen (JP) / per an hour

Estimated Fees

【Total Cost for 10-min Shooting Session over AOSHIMA, departing and returning to the TANO Operation base】
Round-Trip Flight Time 15 min + Shooting 10 min = 25 min / Approximately 92,000 yen (JP).

CAUTION

Regarding Aerial Photography, Please Note the following Important Points.

  • Some Flights may be unavailable due to regulations such as the Civil Aeronautics Act.
  • When removing doors, we will secure all carry-on items to prevent them from falling out.
  • The fee is per Aircraft and accommodates up to 3 passengers for maximum.
  • Fees are calculated based on the time from landing/returning back at the operating TANO base.
  • No charges apply for previous arrangement meeting.
  • No charges apply for cancellations due to reasons such as inclement weather.
  • In the event of postponement due to reasons such as inclement weather, we will reschedule the date.

For Reservations/Inquiries