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Aerodiva
Aerodiva offers the most comprehensive and certified portfolio of air services in Costa Rica. Every operation is performed by pilots with thousands of flight hours, supported by cutting-edge technology, specialized equipment, and the strictest international safety protocols. Discover how Aerodiva can be your strategic partner in the air.
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When every minute counts, Aerodiva responds. We are the pioneering and leading air ambulance service in Costa Rica, with the country’s first aircraft equipped exclusively for medical transport flights. We operate under Civil Aviation Certificate CO-TA-001 and Sanitary Operating Permit No. 7977-2009 from the Ministry of Health, guaranteeing maximum safety and legality in every medical mission.
Aerodiva has active contracts with the Costa Rican Social Security System (CCSS) for patient transport throughout the country. Our helicopters are equipped with the most advanced onboard medical systems, and we operate in coordination with the country’s main hospitals, clinics, and health centers.
- Emergency medical evacuations in remote and inaccessible areas.
- Transport of sick or seriously injured people.
- Outpatient transfers of patients between medical centers.
- Transport of organs for transplantation with maximum urgency.
- Neonatal transport with a specialized incubator.
- Entry into indigenous territories and hard-to-reach areas for patient extraction.
- Seats available for patient companions.
- Compartment for medical and personal luggage.
- Operational bases in San José with 24/7 availability.
- Direct coordination with the network of medical centers nationwide.
- Coverage throughout Costa Rica.
Aerodiva is the most established air cargo company in Costa Rica. We are the only Costa Rican aerial work company whose operating certificate includes aircraft with the dimensions and capabilities of the UH-1H, the most versatile and powerful work helicopter in our fleet. Thanks to this, we have carried out hundreds of domestic and international cargo operations for private and government clients throughout the country. The skill, precision, and professionalism of our crews and ground support teams make it possible to deliver materials, equipment, and machinery exactly where they are needed, regardless of the terrain or access difficulties.
- Relocation and assembly of high-voltage and communications towers.
- Construction work in mountainous and difficult-to-access areas.
- Relocation of machinery and equipment in remote areas.
- Lifting of heavy or bulky equipment in buildings and structures.
- Support in the construction of roads, bridges, and highway infrastructure.
- Concrete pouring at restricted access points.
- Support in seismic exploration and mining activities.
- Construction and maintenance of cable cars.
- Civil engineering projects in complex terrain.
Costa Rica protects more than 27% of its territory in National Parks and Conservation Areas. When fire threatens this invaluable natural heritage, Aerodiva responds with the strength, speed, and precision that only specialized aviation can offer. We are the aeronautical company with the greatest operational capacity for fighting forest fires in the country.
Our helicopters are equipped with Bambi Buckets that can carry up to 1,600 liters per drop, allowing us to attack fires directly, effectively, and quickly. We complement these operations by transporting forestry brigades and support equipment, and we coordinate comprehensively among all the resources involved to maximize the safety and effectiveness of the response.
- Forest fires in national parks, reserves, and conservation areas.
- Rural fires and fires in areas with difficult land access.
- Large-scale urban fires requiring aerial support.
- Transportation of firefighting brigades and equipment.
- Operational coordination with SINAC, CNE, and fire departments.
Costa Rica, with more than half its territory covered in mountains, dense rainforest, and difficult-to-access coastal areas, demands elite search and rescue capabilities. Aerodiva is the country’s most experienced air rescue company, with pilots, rescuers, and paramedics trained to respond effectively to any emergency, anywhere in the country, 24/7.
Our team doesn’t just know the skies of Costa Rica: they know every mountain range, every volcano, every coastal area. This familiarity with the terrain, combined with our top-of-the-line rescue equipment, makes us the most reliable partner in critical situations.
- Experience and familiarity with mountainous areas: Central Volcanic Range, Guanacaste Range, and Talamanca Range.
- Landing point coordinates throughout the national mountain range and coastal areas for sea searches.
- Medical personnel and rescuers available with the aircraft 24/7.
- Crews specialized in high-altitude, mountain, and aquatic rescue.
- High-strength technical ropes, certified carabiners and harnesses.
- Sked stretchers, back splints, and military-style poles.
- Hoist Rescue (rescue crane) for suspended operations.
- Mapmaking
- Geological Exploration
- Soil and Water Conservation and Use
- Agricultural Mapping
- Forestry
- Hydrological Studies
Aerodiva is the leading aerial photography and filming company in Costa Rica, certified for high-level audiovisual operations using the most advanced technologies on the market. Our helicopters can access hard-to-reach areas, offering unique perspectives for documentaries, film productions, live broadcasts, and coverage of large-scale events.
From international productions to corporate events, Aerodiva provides its clients with a complete technical and human team to capture impactful images and videos. We have liability insurance coverage on all our shoots, protecting both our clients and third parties.
- Film and television series production.
- Nature, geography, and culture documentaries.
- Sporting events and competitions.
- Large-scale cultural and social events.
- Aerial supervision of construction projects.
- Traffic congestion and congestion monitoring.
- Forest and environmental patrols with visual recording.
- Inspection of oil pipelines, transmission lines, and infrastructure networks.
- Coast guard and border patrols with real-time filming.
- Inspection and recording of areas affected by floods or natural disasters.
- Jet A-1
- Logistics coordination
- Quality control
- Product traceability
- Scheduled Delivery
- Special Operations Support
- Remote Projects
- Helicopter Support
Availability of specialized units for temporary projects, airport operations and mobile supply needs.
- Quick response
- Safe operation
- National coverage
- Specialized personnel
- Regulatory compliance
Aerodiva has a long history of collaboration with Costa Rica’s most important security entities, both governmental and private. We have participated in high-level security operations, such as transfers of state power, the movement of national and international dignitaries, presidential summits, and direct support for police brigades in conjunction with the National Air Surveillance Service (SNVA), the Ministry of Public Security, and the Institutional Protection Service (SPI).
Our discretion, professionalism, and operational capacity make us the strategic partner of the security sector, offering reliable air cover for the country’s most sensitive operations.
- Aerial patrol of borders, coastlines, and strategic areas.
- Logistical support for police brigades and security forces.
- Rapid mobilization of security personnel and equipment.
- Coverage of high-security events of national importance.
- Real-time aerial surveillance with direct communication to the ground.