Your eyes, our expertise
Our aerial photography and videography service is a private flight that is not part of our tour schedule (City Tour, Lake Washington Tour, and Mountain Tour), Private Charters, or Helicopter Excursions.
When booking an aerial photography or videography flight with us, you rent the entire aircraft and can determine departure time, flight duration, and the route of flight. All aerial photo flights take off and return to our headquarters at Boeing Field (KBFI) just south of downtown Seattle, Washington. If are looking for a flight with additional landings such as a different airport or a private off-airport landing zone checkout our private Charters or our Helicopter Excursion options.
Please note that this service is for the rental of our aircraft. We do not provide photography or videography gear/equipment.
Helicopters available for Aerial Photography & Videography
Airbus H130 Ramp Photoshoot
Rent our Airbus H130 helicopter for an on-the-ground photoshoot on our ramp (the outdoor space where our helicopters take off and land) or add ramp photoshoot time to a private tour or charter flight to give yourself plenty of time for pre-post flight photos.
Perfect for photographers/videographers/models looking to get a unique shooting location and/or expand their portfolio and makes for memorable wedding/elopment and engagement photoshoots!
Rate starting at $300/hr+ tax
Airbus H130
Availability starting February 2023
Can accommodate up to 5 passengers (Subject to total passenger weight )
Ample space! Depending on the number of passengers and the number of doors open there is room for personal items such as camera bags, purses, and backpacks.
Rate $2,000/hr+ tax (minimum of 1 hour of flight time)
Max altitude this helicopter can accommodate is 12,000 ft. above ground level.
Perfect for groups of photographers/videographers/models, with multiple cameras/devices and multiple gear changes, and for more remote shoot locations such over Mount Rainer, Mount Baker, and the Olympic Peninsula.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer doors off/open photo flights?
Yes! All of our photo flights are flown with doors off or open unless you request to have them closed.
WHAT DAYS OF THE WEEK ARE YOU OPEN?
We are open Thursday-Monday, weather permitting, except for federal holidays. (If you would like to book a custom flight on a holiday please email info@atomichelicopters.com for more information.)
WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION?
Our office hours are 10 am-6 pm Thursday-Monday. Standard photo flight hours are Thursday-Monday from 10 am - 6 pm.
DO YOU OFFER FLIGHTS OUTSIDE OF YOUR NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION?
Yes! We offer flights outside of our normal hours of operation. For flights operating between 6:01 pm-9:59 am there will be a one-time $100 after-hours surcharge added to the flight balance.
ARE YOU OPEN ON WEEKENDS?
Yes, we are open on Saturdays and Sundays.
WHAT IS YOUR WEATHER POLICY?
Atomic Helicopters operates flights rain or shine. If there are low clouds and/or high winds we will contact you to reschedule your flight or give you a full refund.
CAN WE STILL FLY IF IT IS RAINING?
Yes, the beautiful city of Seattle and the rest of the Pacific Northwest are no strangers to light rain. Your flight will not be canceled due to rain. However, if there are low clouds and/or high winds we will contact you to reschedule your flight or provide you a full refund.
Do you charge a deposit?
Yes, a $100 deposit is required to hold your reservation and is nonrefundable, except in the case Atomic Helicopters has to cancel the flight due to unsafe weather conditions. Your deposit amount will be subtracted from your total when you check out after your flight.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
All flights are nonrefundable except in the case of inclement weather. If we have to cancel your flight due to unsafe weather conditions, you will receive a full refund within 2-7 business days.
IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT TO FLY WITH ATOMIC HELICOPTERS?
We have no age limit, guests of all ages are welcome!
DO YOU HAVE A WEIGHT LIMIT?
Yes, the maximum weight per passenger is 299 lbs. The maximum total cabin weight our Robinson 44 helicopter can hold is 600 lbs (that includes the weight of the pilot and up to three passengers). If you are concerned about passenger weight please give us a call during business hours and we would be happy to assist you.
HOW DO I BOOK A photo FLIGHT WITH you?
To book an aerial photography flight with us please contact us via phone, text, or email.
206-379-0648 / info@atomichelicopters.com
Popular Photoshoot locations
Downtown Seattle + the Space Needle
Downtown Bellevue
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Mount Rainier (Only available in our H130 helicopter)
Notes for Aerial Photography/ Videography flights
Rates are charged on a prorated amount based on total operation time.
A $100 deposit is required to hold your reservation and is nonrefundable, except in the case we Atomic Helicopters have to cancel the flight due to unsafe weather conditions.
Flights are subject to an after-hours surcharge of $100+tax if requested before 10:00 AM or after 6:00 PM
Safety is our top priory, as such all flights are weather dependent.
Rates are subject to change.
