Conservation

We provide specialised helicopter support for conservation and environmental management projects, including GPS-assisted animal tracking using the only CAA-certified antenna approved for accurate aerial monitoring. Our services also extend to safe aerial tree removal, pest control programmes, aerial trapping, and precision aerial shooting, delivered by experienced crews operating to the highest safety and regulatory standards.

Our conservation services
include

CAA Certified GPS Antenna

We operate a CAA-certified, externally mounted GPS antenna that enables accurate aerial wildlife tracking without the limitations of handheld devices. This proven system has been used for many years to reliably locate kea, deer, pigs, and other species in support of conservation programmes. When mounted to our 500Notar, an exceptionally quiet helicopter, the result is safe, efficient tracking with minimal disturbance to wildlife and their natural environment.

Pest Control – Trapping & Aerial Shooting

We provide effective helicopter-supported pest control operations across remote areas. Our aircraft are well suited to transporting traps and equipment into isolated locations, using external cargo pods or underslung loads to ensure efficient and safe delivery of supplies.

For aerial shooting programs, we bring years of operational experience and work with skilled, professional shooters to deliver safe, efficient pest reduction. Helicopter-based pest control remains one of the most effective methods for managing pest populations across large and hard to access landscapes, with all operations conducted to strict safety and regulatory standards.

Safe Helicopter Tree Removal

We provide specialist helicopter-assisted tree removal in remote, steep, or environmentally sensitive locations where ground access is limited or conventional methods are impractical. Helicopter tree removal allows for precise lifting and controlled extraction, reducing ground disturbance and minimising risk to surrounding vegetation, infrastructure, and waterways.

Our experienced crews undertake all tree removal operations using approved lifting techniques and equipment, operating to strict CAA and site-specific safety requirements. This method offers an efficient, low-impact solution for hazard tree removal, conservation work, and access management in challenging terrain.