Helicopter banner
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A helicopter banner is a form of aerial advertising
, developed over 10+ years ago.
; however, standard jpeg
images may also be used. A helicopter banner can range in size from 5000 sq ft (464.5 m²) up to 45000 sq ft (4,180.6 m²).
Appearance in flight is affected by size; larger banners have difficulty retaining their desired square shape, affecting how readable the banner is. Designing a curve shape into the front of the banner stabilises it into the correct shape in flight. The optimum size for such banners is 1,500 m² or approx 15,000 ft².
with a deadweight attached to the other. The helicopter banner itself is positioned approximately 46 m (150 ft) below the helicopter and can weigh between 60–170 kg depending on the banner’s size. The system features a deadweight (approx 100 kg) which is composed of silica based sand to act as a stability control during flight. Helicopter banners can operate in constant wind speeds of up to 28 kt (52 km/h). Skybanners were the first ever helicopter banner company to be approved for over city flights, using the Skybanner Safety Systems.
While in most jurisdictions the use of helicopter banners is limited to daytime only, Skybanners in New Zealand conducted the first ever night-time banner flight .
Skybanners Fly around the world and has flown some BIG brands . Recently they started there operations in INDIA with a big launch in collaborations with OSCEAN . For details www.skybanners.com , www.skybanners.in
in Germany, Tour de France
and the London Marathon
. They can fly for up to 3 hours at a time and are visible from 10 miles (16 km).
Aerial advertising
Aerial advertising is a form of advertising that incorporates the use of aircraft, ballons or airships to create, transport, or display, advertising media. The media can be static, such as a banner, logo, lighted sign or sponsorship branding...
, developed over 10+ years ago.
Banner design
Helicopter banners are made from highly durable light weight polyester. These are manufactured from designs taken from vector graphicsVector graphics
Vector graphics is the use of geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and shapes or polygon, which are all based on mathematical expressions, to represent images in computer graphics...
; however, standard jpeg
JPEG
In computing, JPEG . The degree of compression can be adjusted, allowing a selectable tradeoff between storage size and image quality. JPEG typically achieves 10:1 compression with little perceptible loss in image quality....
images may also be used. A helicopter banner can range in size from 5000 sq ft (464.5 m²) up to 45000 sq ft (4,180.6 m²).
Appearance in flight is affected by size; larger banners have difficulty retaining their desired square shape, affecting how readable the banner is. Designing a curve shape into the front of the banner stabilises it into the correct shape in flight. The optimum size for such banners is 1,500 m² or approx 15,000 ft².
The banner towing system
The system features a “long line” (a rope similar to that used for rock climbing) attached to the helicopterHelicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by one or more engine-driven rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forwards, backwards, and laterally...
with a deadweight attached to the other. The helicopter banner itself is positioned approximately 46 m (150 ft) below the helicopter and can weigh between 60–170 kg depending on the banner’s size. The system features a deadweight (approx 100 kg) which is composed of silica based sand to act as a stability control during flight. Helicopter banners can operate in constant wind speeds of up to 28 kt (52 km/h). Skybanners were the first ever helicopter banner company to be approved for over city flights, using the Skybanner Safety Systems.
Aviation approvals
In all jurisdictions around the world, the key issue for aviation authorities is the ability to safely jettison (release) the “deadweight” used to stabilize the banner system during flight.While in most jurisdictions the use of helicopter banners is limited to daytime only, Skybanners in New Zealand conducted the first ever night-time banner flight .
Skybanners Fly around the world and has flown some BIG brands . Recently they started there operations in INDIA with a big launch in collaborations with OSCEAN . For details www.skybanners.com , www.skybanners.in
Helicopter banners flown to date
Helicopter banners have been seen at many large sporting events including the FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
in Germany, Tour de France
Tour de France
The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The...
and the London Marathon
London Marathon
The London Marathon is one of the biggest running events in the world, and one of the five top world marathons that make up the World Marathon Majors competition, which has a $1 million prize purse. It has been held each spring in London since 1981. The race is currently sponsored by Virgin Money,...
. They can fly for up to 3 hours at a time and are visible from 10 miles (16 km).