Gisborne Helicopters uses state-of-the-art tracking devices on all our aircraft. At any time we can view the exact location of our helicopters as well as the altitude and velocity, simply by using our online tracking tools. Our Bell 407 and Hughes 500 D uses Tracplus whereas all the other fleet helicopters use a locally developed system called Spidertracks. So no matter where you are flying you can rest assured that we know exactly where you are - even if you are flying to very remote locations.
Bell 407
Max sling capacity: 1200 kg
Seating capacity: 6 passengers
Endurance: 3 hrs
Max cruise speed: 133 kts
Primary capabilities
- Heavy lifting
- Aerial spraying
- Fine particle application
- Fert application
- Firefighting
- General charter
- VIP air transport
Fitted with Tait 2020 Forestry/Fire/DOC radio and Trac map AG GPS (accurate to 0.5m)
HUGHES 500 D x 2
HUGHES 500 E
Max sling capacity: 550 kg
Seating capacity: 4 passengers
Endurance: 1.7 hrs
Max cruise speed: 125 kts
Primary capabilities
- Lifting
- Aerial spraying
- Top dressing
- Seeding
- Firefighting & lighting
- General charter
Fitted with Tait 2020 Forestry/Fire/DOC radio and Trimble 3 AG GPS (accurate to 0.5m)
ROBINSON R44 - Excellent observation platform
Max sling capacity: 370 kg
Seating capacity: 3 passengers
Endurance: 3 hrs
Max cruise speed: 120 kts
Primary capabilities
- Aerial spraying
- Spot spraying
- Top dressing
- Seeding
- Fire lighting
- General charter
- Lifting
Fitted with Trimble 3 AG GPS (accurate to 0.5m)