When Drones Aren’t Enough: Helicopter Aerial Photography by Gautam Dhimal

When drones hit their limits, helicopter aerial photography becomes the pinnacle of cinematic visual storytelling — and Gautam Dhimal is the world-class expert behind the lens. Trusted by tourism boards, global brands, real estate developers, environmental agencies, and fashion campaigns, Gautam delivers unrestricted, high-resolution imagery that drones simply can’t access — be it deep valleys, remote mountains, cultural heritage sites, or sprawling urban fabric.

Why top-tier clients choose Gautam:

  • CAA‑compliance and aviation finesse: safe, permitted operations across Nepal’s Himalayas and global destinations

  • Open‑door helicopter setups offering unobstructed views, paired with certified safety rigging for optimal composition

  • Stabilization tech: heli-mounted gyro heads and gimbals ensure motion-free stills and cinematic video

  • Gear unmatched in precision:

    • Fujifilm GFX 102MP medium format system, with a full suite of GF prime and zoom lenses for unrivalled detail

    • Multiple bodies (GFX + 35 mm) for redundancy and flexibility in dynamic environments

    • 35 mm cine lenses for speed, shallow depth, and motion-compatible framing

    • RED Komodo (Global Shutter) — premium aerial cinematography gear for ad films, tourism promo reels, and cinematic sequences

High-Value Project Applications:

  • Tourism Marketing & Destination Campaigns: Campaign photographers and boards use Gautam’s aerials to convey scale and beauty—majority of national campaigns worldwide base visuals on helicopter imagery.

  • Luxury Resort & Real Estate Promotion: Estate and resort developers report up to 40% higher engagement using aerial visuals over static ground shots PW Consulting

  • Architecture, Urban Planning & Development: Capturing masterplan-scale layouts, infrastructure, green zones, and construction progress

  • Environmental & Climate Studies: Visualization of glacier retreat, deforestation, urban encroachment, and habitat changes for NGOs and climate groups

  • Commercial Campaigns & Fashion Shoots: High-impact aerials for brands in beverage, adventure sports, automotive, and resortwear

  • Fine Art & Aerial Abstraction: Limited edition series, gallery commissions, stock visuals, and architectural abstractions

Unlike drones, helicopter photography ensures altitude flexibility, broader view framing, and fewer airspace restrictions—essential for tourism, film, and luxury clients needing aerial visuals to stand out Visual Media

Gautam’s capabilities go beyond imagery: he delivers creative direction, pre-production planning, compliance coordination, and high-end deliverables. Whether your client is a luxury brand, media house, NGO, or production agency — if you require aerial storytelling with scale, emotion, and editorial finesse—Gautam Dhimal is the aerial director you need.

Elevate your project with cinematic aerials — Book with Gautam Dhimal today.