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Petal Drops

Five pounds of red rose petals, released from a helicopter over the location of your choosing.
Rated 4.9 on Google

DetroitPetal Drops

Rated 4.9 on Google

Petals From Above

A MyFlight Petal Drop is a helicopter flyover at a location you've chosen. At the scheduled moment, the helicopter releases approximately five pounds of red rose petals over the gathering below. The petals drift down slowly, visible to the entire gathering on the ground. The whole moment lasts only as long as it takes them to land.

Most of the petal drops we fly are for funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life. We also fly them for proposals, vow renewals, prom send-offs, and milestone birthdays. The service runs the same way regardless of occasion: you host the gathering at a location of your choice within 25 nautical miles of our Detroit facility, our team coordinates the timing of the drop with you, and the helicopter handles the rest from above.

Funerals or memorials

A quiet, shared moment for the family on the ground.

Proposals or anniversaries

Mark the milestone with petals falling over the people you love.

Proms, birthdays, or other celebrations

Turn the celebration into a moment everyone watches together.

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Petal Drops

Detroit Helicopter Petal Drop

Starting at $800
Host your gathering at the location of your choice. We fly in, drop the petals, and head home.
  • Helicopter flyover at the location you choose
  • Approximately 5 pounds of red rose petals released over your gathering
  • Up to 25 nautical miles from our Detroit facility
  • Drop time coordinated with your event schedule
  • Final price determined by distance from our Detroit facility

How it Works

1

Request a quote

Share the location, the date, and the purpose of the drop (memorial, romantic, other).
2

We coordinate

Our team reviews your location to confirm it's within our service area and that airspace allows the drop. We work with you on timing.
3

On the day

You host your service or gathering at your chosen location. We fly in at the scheduled time.
4

The drop

Our helicopter approaches overhead and releases approximately five pounds of red rose petals that fall slowly over the gathering.
5

We depart

The helicopter returns to base. The petals remain with your gathering.

Reviews

Marcus Williams

"My mom would have loved it."

We held my mother's celebration of life at our family's lake house north of Detroit. She loved roses, so when my brother found MyFlight and saw they did petal drops, it felt right. I called and the team walked me through everything, asking a lot of questions about the location to make sure the flyover would be safe. I appreciated that.

The day of, we gathered everyone at the lake house. My brother was on the phone with the team to coordinate timing. They said the helicopter wouldn't take off until we confirmed everyone was outside. We were all on the dock when it came over the trees. It hovered for a few seconds and then released the petals. They came down really slowly. My niece said it looked like it was raining flowers.

It gave us a moment where we were all looking at the same thing at the same time. I think Mom would have loved it.

Find Us

Located in Downtown Detroit at our new facility at the Detroit City Airport.
Location
11745 Conner St, Detroit, MI 48213
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions?
Explore Our FAQs for Answers & Helpful Info!

As low as the conditions safely allow. The exact altitude depends on the location, surrounding terrain, air traffic, and airspace restrictions. Your pilot makes the call.

No. Some locations can't be flown over due to airspace restrictions, safety considerations, or access limitations. If your location isn't approved, we'll work with you on alternatives.

We reschedule at no charge. Memorials often have tight timing constraints, so we prioritize these reschedules.

No. The drop is designed for the people on the ground.  Only MyFlight staff is approved on the flight during the drops.

We will only release the petals when the point of contact for the event explicitly says the entire group is ready.  Once confirmed, the helicopter will depart and drop the powder.  The helicopter will not hover waiting for the group to be ready, so be sure to have everyone outside!

We typically still fly in windy conditions.  However, excessive winds will require us to reschedule.  We cannot guarantee that the petals will land directly overhead due to wind conditions.  Our pilots and staff try their best to ensure it gets as close to the group as possible.

Book a Petal Drop

Fill out the form below and submit your request. Our team reviews every request and replies within one business day.
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