Big Island Aerial Photo / Videography
Rainbow Helicopters works with photographers, filmmakers, and production teams to capture clean, intentional aerial imagery for creative and commercial use.
Departure: Hawaii Island, Kona
Contact us for durations exceeding 5 hours or multiple helicopters. Please reply to your order email and tell us what images you would like to capture.
Big Island Aerial Photo / Videography
$1410 and up | Kona departure
★★★★★–5+ reviews | Free cancellation* | Free doors off
Precision helicopter flights planned specifically for aerial photography and cinematic production — across film, advertising, real estate, and related visual work.
Rainbow Helicopters works directly with photographers, filmmakers, and production teams to execute aerial shots with precision and intent.
From short-form digital content to full commercial productions, our experienced pilots collaborate across disciplines and experience levels.
We provide custom flight profiles for advertising, film and television, architecture, real estate, construction, and inspection work — adapting routing, pacing, and aircraft positioning to support the shot.
- Professionally piloted helicopter charter focused on aerial photography and video capture
- Pilot-led coordination during flight to support routing, timing, and shot execution
- Flight profiles adapted in real time to support camera angles and pacing
- On-site logistics included, including parking
For answers to commonly asked questions visit our FAQ
Q: What should I wear for a Hawaii helicopter ride?
Dress comfortably, like you would for any outdoor activity in Hawaii. However, if you choose a doors-off tour, your flight will be windy and cold so jackets and/or sweatshirts are required and long pants are recommended. Closed toed shoes are also required for doors-off tours. Hats are often not allowed on board your flight. Lastly, for anyone with long hair – a hair tie is recommended.
Flight Details
Departures
Rainbow Helicopters are available for daytime, sunset, and night departures from:
Choose helicopters with our fleet of Robinson R44, R66 and Airbus Astar options available at checkout.
Airbus Astar
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Known for its outstanding proven track record, the Airbus Astar has a spacious and comfortable cabin and panoramic interior for optimum visibility.
• SEATS 6 GUESTS
Robinson R44, R66
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High performing and reliable, the Robinson R44 & R66 open cabin design provides unobstructed views for great pictures.
• R44 SEATS 3 GUESTS • R66 SEATS 4 GUESTS
I booked Rainbow Helicopters for an aerial photography flight and it completely exceeded expectations. The pilot understood exactly what photographers need—smooth flight paths, perfect angles, and unhurried passes over the coastline and volcanic landscapes. The views were unreal, the aircraft felt rock-solid, and I came away with some of the best images I’ve ever captured.
TODD BASEL • 2026
Reviews ( 5+ )
Recent reviews
Add epic upgrades to your tour at checkout.
+ Private tour
Book the entire aircraft as a personal helicopter for your group. Perfect for special occasions and celebrations.
+ Doors on / off
FREE Doors on or off on your helicopter. Take great pictures! Experience unobstructed views and sights with an open cabin.
+ Flight video & photo packages
Get a shareable digital video of your in-flight experience, available in multiple formats, add fun photos of your experience on the ground and in the air. Customize at checkout.
+ In-flight photographer
Bring aboard a world class photographer to capture every magical detail of your adventure from start to finish.
+ Booking protection
Cancel or reschedule your flight for ANY REASON up to 24 hours prior to scheduled flight for a full refund or no reschedule fees.
Contact our reservations center at (808) 492-8706 to request the change. Coverage excludes Booking Protection Plan Fee. Reschedule and / or canceling one time only. Standard Policies apply to additional rescheduling / cancelations.
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Carrie B. –
Our pilot was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly experienced with photographers. He positioned the aircraft for the best angles and gave us time to get the shot without feeling rushed. You can tell they’ve done this before with content creators.
B –
This wasn’t just a tour — it felt like a fully customized aerial shoot. We were able to communicate what we were trying to capture and the pilot worked with us the entire time to get the right framing. Super smooth flying, which makes a huge difference when you’re shooting video.
B –
Our pilot was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly experienced with photographers. He positioned the aircraft for the best angles and gave us time to get the shot without feeling rushed. You can tell they’ve done this before with content creators.
Emil Productions –
We booked the Kona aerial photo tour specifically for shooting content, and it exceeded expectations. The doors-off setup and smooth flying made it incredibly easy to capture sharp photos and video. The pilot understood exactly what we needed — circling key locations and adjusting angles so we could get the shot. If you’re serious about photography or videography on the Big Island, this is the way to do it.
Samson R. –
This felt less like a tour and more like a private aerial production session. We flew low along the Kona Coast, over lava fields, and into areas you simply can’t reach from the ground. The team was professional, safe, and super accommodating with timing and positioning. The footage we got was next level — easily the highlight of our entire trip.