Helicopter External Loads / Long Lining
Both of our helicopters at Heli Rural are equipped to offer versatile lifting services, capable of transporting a wide array of items, ranging from water tanks to construction materials. Our lifting services extend to remote sites, including bush-covered mountain tops where conventional landings may prove challenging.
Whether you need essential supplies transported to remote locations or specialized equipment delivered to hard-to-reach areas, our helicopters provide a reliable and efficient solution. The lifting capacity of our helicopters ensures that we can handle a diverse range of loads, adapting to the unique requirements of each task.
Our experienced pilots are skilled in precision lifting, allowing for safe and accurate placement of loads, even in challenging terrains. This makes Heli Rural the go-to choice for projects that demand a combination of aerial accessibility and lifting capabilities.
Whether you're involved in construction projects, infrastructure development, or any task that requires the strategic placement of materials, our lifting services are designed to meet your needs. Trust Heli Rural to elevate your logistical capabilities, reaching heights and locations that traditional transport methods might find inaccessible.
Frost Protection
Harnessing the capabilities of helicopters emerges as a highly effective and strategic approach in the ongoing battle against frost. Our seasoned pilots, equipped with a wealth of experience, play a pivotal role in executing this method with precision, ensuring that the results achieved are not just satisfactory but optimal. As the frost-fighting strategy unfolds, the expertise of our pilots becomes a key asset, navigating the challenges posed by fluctuating temperatures and atmospheric conditions to safeguard crops and minimize the impact of frost. Through the seamless coordination of advanced aerial technology and the skillful guidance of our experienced pilots, we stand committed to delivering superior outcomes in the ongoing effort to protect agricultural yields from the detrimental effects of frost.
Fire Fighting
Heli Rurals H500, equipped with precision fire bucket, plays a crucial role in aerial firefighting by efficiently scooping up water from nearby water sources and strategically dropping it onto the flames. This rapid response and precise water delivery contribute to effective fire control, particularly in challenging and remote terrain where traditional firefighting methods may be limited. Heli Rural is dedicated to utilising these resources to combat wildfires and protect communities and landscapes from the devastating impacts of uncontrolled fires.
Surveying
Heli Rural provides swift and precise surveying solutions using helicopters, ensuring both speed and accuracy in covering expansive land areas. Whether your goal is to delineate a new construction site or gain comprehensive insights into property boundaries, animal pest populations, or weed density, our services cater to your needs. Whether employing our large helicopter or the smaller counterpart, we are well-equipped to assist in efficiently gathering the survey data you require.
Repeater Servicing
Heli Rural specialises in repeater servicing through the efficient utilisation of helicopters, presenting an ideal solution for locations that are challenging to access. With our helicopters, we can seamlessly navigate and reach repeaters situated in even the most remote and difficult terrains.
Our comprehensive repeater servicing extends beyond mere maintenance; we offer personnel transportation and the aerial slinging of equipment such as generators, fuel supplies, batteries, and complete radio huts. This holistic approach ensures that not only are the repeaters serviced and maintained efficiently, but all associated components are attended to with the same level of expertise and precision. Count on Heli Rural for a reliable and all-encompassing solution to repeater servicing, utilising the versatility of helicopters to streamline operations in remote and hard-to-reach locations.
Search & Rescue
Frequently engaged in beacon searches, our team can mobilise first aid-trained staff to offer assistance until a dedicated Westpac Helicopters arrive on the scene. This proactive approach not only aids those in distress but also helps optimise the resources of Westpac Helicopters, allowing them to respond to other critical calls. We maintain a close collaboration with the Rescue Coordination Centre, ensuring a coordinated and swift response to emergencies.
Remember, in emergencies, always prioritise calling 111, and don't hesitate to utilise your Emergency Locator Device for prompt assistance.
Powerlines
Utilising helicopters provides a rapid and efficient method for servicing power lines in rural or challenging terrains, offering an optimal solution for restoring power in remote areas that are otherwise inaccessible due to difficult terrain. Instances of road closures resulting from factors like snow, flooding, or landslides can render power-line roads unsafe or unusable.
Equipped with cutting-edge technology, our helicopters feature a moving map displayed on an iPad, enhancing safety measures. This system allows for the clear marking of all wires, cross wires, and potential hazards, ensuring heightened awareness for both the pilot and crew. Our experienced pilots undergo rigorous training for flying in wire environments and are adept at low-level operations.
The Hughes 500 model helicopter, a widely recognised and utilised aircraft globally, serves as a versatile solution for various power-line maintenance challenges. For inquiries or to explore how our helicopters can address your specific power-line maintenance needs, feel free to contact us.
