Helicopter Aerial Videography Survey Services

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to award a single source contract to Camera Copters Inc. (CCI) Division of Helicopter Aviation Services & Leasing Inc. for helicopter aerial videography survey services focused on Florida’s coastal regions. The contract, identified under solicitation number AD-13046 and issued on June 10, 2025, is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000, with a specific service line item priced at $97,000. The primary purpose is to conduct rapid response aerial surveys within 24 hours following major hurricanes (category 3 or higher), supporting the DEP’s Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection in assessing storm impacts along Florida’s 825 miles of coastline. The service requires highly specialized helicopter equipment, including FAA-certified turbine-powered aircraft with gyro-stabilized, high-resolution cameras capable of capturing detailed HD footage with GPS overlay, to document coastal damage efficiently and accurately. The contractor must maintain readiness during hurricane season, providing immediate deployment upon notification, with services performed over developed and undeveloped coastlines across multiple counties. Deliverables include high-quality HD video recordings with precise GPS data, and the contractor is responsible for operational costs, including maintaining $10 million in aviation liability insurance. The contract emphasizes technical specifications, pilot experience, and rapid response capabilities to support the DEP’s mission of coastal damage assessment and recovery planning, aligning with relevant Florida statutes and the Beach and Shore Preservation Act. This procurement is a non-competitive, single source award, with strict adherence to legal and operational requirements for post-storm aerial surveys.