Industrial Helicopters Inc

Industrial Helicopters is a utility aerial operations company. It supports electric utilities across the United States with precision aerial work. The company says it has operated since 1970 and has more than 55 years of experience. It describes its operations as purpose built for the utility environment, not general aviation.

Aerial herbicide application is used to manage vegetation along utility corridors. The company works above energized transmission and distribution lines. It says this requires advanced pilot skill, specialized equipment and disciplined operating procedures. The website states that the company does not spray crops.

Its spray systems include microfoil boom drift control, differential GPS with real time guidance and swath tracking, and automated flow control. The company says these systems give uniform application regardless of airspeed. It also maps boundaries, skips and overlaps, and it supports utility landowner notification workflows. Final spray maps are delivered as KMZ and operational maps for field work.

Other services include vegetation and asset patrols over utility rights of way, utility LiDAR collection and mapping support, and storm and emergency support. The company says these services fit into recurring utility cycles across multiple states.

The company works through long-term programs and Master Service Agreements with major utility customers. The website says it has approximately 100 percent repeat business and strong visibility into future demand. Its services cover 28 states, mainly in the eastern United States, and the company says it can expand where customers need it.

Industrial Helicopters operates a fleet of Bell helicopters. Its operations are standardized around the Bell platform, which allows efficient deployment across states, consistent maintenance practices and scalable crew training. Pilots are trained for utility wire environments and carry out pre mission hazard assessments, with authority to decline unsafe conditions.

Safety is a core part of the company. It employs a full time Director of Safety, follows documented pre flight hazard review procedures, and gives every employee stop work authority. The company also maintains maintenance oversight, a compliance structure and strong insurance limits. Its website describes its record as one of reliable execution and strong safety performance.

Services

• Aerial herbicide application
• Above wire application
• Vegetation and asset patrols
• Utility LiDAR support
• Storm and emergency support
• Landowner notification support
• Utility right of way vegetation management
• Precision spray systems
• Aerial mapping and KMZ maps
• Storm response