Founded by Katya Nelhams-Wright and Emma Boswell, The Helicopter Girls (THG) has built a strong reputation for their precision and collaborative way of working on set. They have built a team of highly experienced drone pilots, relishing the challenge of innovating new ways to make every shot possible, renowned for their precision, technical expertise and collaborative way of working, they support productions in delivering complex aerial shots safely, efficiently and creatively.
Their work spans major international productions including Wicked: For Good, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, The Diplomat, The Woman in Cabin 10, Hijack Season 2, Wicked, The Crown, Paddington in Peru, Wonka, Bridgerton, Saltburn, House of the Dragon, with Supergirl, Wuthering Heights, The Great Beyond and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man due for release in 2026.
Combining team, technology and technique, The Helicopter Girls operates an unparalleled drone fleet with an extensive equipment inventory. Continuous investment in R&D, including collaborations with Acecore Technologies, allows them to deliver bespoke aerial solutions tailored to the demands of each production, staying technologically and skills agile. They integrate seamlessly into productions to realise the creative vision, with a solution-oriented approach that has built their reputation for quality, reliability and flexibility across drone cinematography, cinematic FPV, Drone Moco and Array Work, Photogrammetry and LiDAR, Drone Lighting and Helicopter Operations.
To learn more or collaborate, visit thehelicoptergirls.com and instagram @thehelicoptergirls
