Heli Lift

Heavy Lift & Aerial Support

Helicopter Heavy Lifting Solutions – Aerial Services

HELI LIFT‘s heavy lift solutions refer to the use of aerial support helicopters for transporting heavy, oversized, or difficult-to-reach loads that cannot be easily moved by ground vehicles or traditional cranes. These helicopter hauling solutions are highly versatile and are utilized across various industries, particularly in construction, energy, disaster relief, and other sectors where specialized transportation is required. Helicopter aerial lifting solutions are often used when traditional infrastructure is unavailable, terrain is difficult, or when rapid transport of materials is needed. Our precision long line services will ensure your cargo gets exactly where it needs to go across Queensland and including remote locations.

Key Aspects of Helicopter Heavy Lifting:
Our Aerial Services

  • Heavy-Lift Capacity

    Helicopter heavy lifting solutions can carry a wide range of loads, from hauling a few hundred kilograms to several tonnes, depending on the model of the helicopter. This makes them ideal for moving large equipment, machinery, or materials that would be difficult or impossible to move by road or through smaller aircraft.

  • External Load Carrying

    Helicopters equipped with external load hooks or cargo slings can lift loads externally. These operations are typically called sling-load operations. The helicopter can carry loads such as construction materials, prefabricated structures, or other large cargo. The load is usually secured under the helicopter, hanging from a hook, while the helicopter flies to its destination.

  • Precision Placement

    Helicopter aerial services offer the advantage of precise placement of loads in challenging environments. Whether it’s delivering materials to high-rise buildings, offshore platforms, remote locations, or rugged terrains, helicopters can hover and lower or place loads with exceptional accuracy, often with the use of rigging teams on the ground for guidance.

  • Access to Remote Locations

    Aerial lifting solutions enable access to locations that are hard to reach by ground transportation or cranes. Whether it’s mountainous regions, forests, offshore oil rigs, or construction sites in urban environments, helicopters provide unparalleled flexibility in terms of delivery locations.

  • Quick Deployment

    Helicopter hauling services are extremely valuable in time-sensitive operations. They allow for the rapid movement of materials, especially in emergency situations such as disaster relief, where prompt transport of supplies and equipment is crucial for recovery efforts.

Applications of Helicopter Heavy Lifting Solutions

Construction
Construction

Used for lifting and placing heavy equipment, structural components, or cranes on construction sites, especially in difficult or confined spaces where traditional cranes cannot reach.

Energy
Energy Sector

Frequently employed to transport large, heavy equipment like turbines, generators, or wind turbine blades to offshore platforms, oil rigs, or remote energy infrastructure.

Mining
Mining and Resource Extraction

Transporting large machinery, drill rigs, and other essential equipment to mining sites located in difficult-to-reach areas.

Telecommunications
Telecommunications

Helicopters can be used to lift and install large antennas, cell towers, and other telecommunications infrastructure in remote or hard-to-access locations.

Forestry
Logging and Forestry

Helicopters are used in logging operations to remove timber from areas that are difficult to reach by road or where ground vehicles would cause environmental damage.

SAR
Search and Rescue (SAR) & Disaster Relief

They can be used to transport supplies, equipment, and personnel to areas affected by natural disasters or in emergencies where ground access is limited.

Why choose Helicopter Lifting?

Safety

Helicopter lifting operations are highly specialized and require extensive planning, coordination, and expertise. Safety measures include proper load securing techniques, rigorous maintenance checks, and adherence to aviation regulations. Pilots undergo specialized training to handle the complexities of lifting large or unusual loads, particularly in challenging weather or environmental conditions.

Environmental Impact

Helicopter lifting offers an environmentally friendly alternative in certain situations, as it can eliminate the need for road-building or the disruption of sensitive ecosystems. However, operational planning must take into account fuel consumption, noise, and other factors to minimize the environmental impact

Advantages of Helicopter Lifting Solutions

  • Access to Difficult Terrain

    Helicopter lifting can reach places that are difficult or impossible for ground vehicles to access.

  • Time Efficiency

    Helicopters can significantly reduce transport times for materials and equipment, particularly in emergency or high-priority situations.

  • Cost-Effectiveness in Certain Scenarios

    While generally more expensive than other transportation methods, helicopter lifting can be the most cost-effective solution for certain projects, particularly when ground transportation or building infrastructure would be too slow, expensive, or impractical.

  • Minimized Ground Disturbance

    Helicopter lifting minimizes the need for building roads or other ground-based infrastructure in sensitive environments, which can be a significant advantage in forested or ecologically fragile areas.