Professional Helicopter Charter Services in Texas
FAA Part 135 air taxi operator. Robinson R44 charter fleet. Serving South Texas and the Hill Country since 1994.
Charter Operations
From Ranch Surveys to Couture Weddings
Helicopter Experts has operated charter flights across Texas for more than three decades. Whether you need a low-and-slow pipeline patrol, a door-off camera platform for a production, a discreet point-to-point lift, or a confetti drop over your gender reveal — we've flown it.
Every charter is operated under our FAA Part 135 air taxi certificate by commercial pilots with real Texas terrain experience. Call (210) 930-0125 to scope your mission and get a quote.
Charter Types
Charter Mission Profiles
Aerial Photography & Video
Door-off photo flights for productions, real estate, and surveys.
Explore Aerial Photography & VideoPipeline & Powerline Patrol
Low-and-slow utility patrol with experienced commercial pilots.
Explore Pipeline & Powerline PatrolWildlife & Game Surveys
Texas ranch and game counts flown by experienced low-altitude crews.
Explore Wildlife & Game SurveysPrivate Transportation & Events
Point-to-point Robinson R-44 Raven I or Raven II charters across South Texas — meetings, ranches, events.
Explore Private Transportation & EventsWedding Transportation
Bride & groom helicopter arrivals and departures.
Explore Wedding TransportationMarriage Proposals
Propose at our undisclosed romantic Hill Country location.
Explore Marriage ProposalsGender Reveal Drops
Pink or blue confetti drops over your reveal site.
Explore Gender Reveal DropsAerial Golf Ball Drops
Fundraiser ball drops for tournaments and charities.
Explore Aerial Golf Ball DropsHill Country Winery Charters
Skip the traffic — fly to Fredericksburg & Hye wineries.
Explore Hill Country Winery ChartersUplift Winery Excursion
Curated Hill Country tasting excursion to Uplift and partner wineries.
Explore Uplift Winery ExcursionOur Fleet
Four Airframes, Every Mission
A vintage Bell 47 for tours and history flights, modern Robinsons for charter and aerial work — all maintained in our own FAA-certified repair station.
Bell 47 G2
The iconic bubble-canopy helicopter — perfect for M*A*S*H history flights and open-air photography.
- Engine
- Lycoming TVO-435, 270 hp
- Cruise
- 73 mph (63 kts)
- Range
- 215 mi
- Payload
- 2 passengers (≈340 lb)
- Notes
- SFAR 73 exempt — lower training cost (~20% savings)
Robinson R22 Beta II
Primary flight-training airframe; available for Introductory Flights and short charter hops.
- Engine
- Lycoming O-360, derated to 131 hp
- Cruise
- 96 kts
- Range
- 240 nm (with aux fuel)
- Payload
- 1 passenger (≈240 lb)
- Notes
- RPM governor, aux fuel, fuel burn 7–10 gph
Robinson R44 Raven II
Our charter workhorse — three passengers, A/C, hydraulic controls, ideal for executive and aerial work.
- Engine
- Lycoming IO-540, fuel-injected 245 hp
- Cruise
- 110 kts
- Range
- 300 nm
- Payload
- 3 passengers (≈780 lb useful load)
- Notes
- Hydraulic controls, optional A/C, doors-off photo configuration
Robinson R66 Turbine
Rolls-Royce RR300 turbine — long range, higher payload, business-class capability.
- Engine
- Rolls-Royce RR300, 300 shp turbine
- Cruise
- 110 kts
- Range
- 350 nm
- Payload
- 4 passengers (≈1,000 lb useful load)
- Notes
- HID landing lights, leather interior, cargo compartment, A/C standard
Why Charter With Us
Three Reasons Texas Operators Pick Helicopter Experts
FAA Part 135 Air Taxi
Fully certificated commercial operator with the operating authority and insurance the job requires.
30+ Years on the Map
Texas operators, ranchers, utilities, and producers have flown with us since 1994.
Bulverde-Based, Texas-Wide
Centrally located between San Antonio and Austin — easy access to the Hill Country, ranch country, and the coast.
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Tell us your mission, dates, and pickup point — we'll quote it.