Smoky Mountains
Petal Drops
Smoky MountainsPetal Drops
Petals From Above
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 Smoky Mountains facility located in Sevierville, TN, our team coordinates the timing of the drop with you, and the helicopter handles the rest from above.
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Smoky Mountians Helicopter Petal Drop
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Helicopter flyover at the location you choose
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Approximately 5 pounds of red rose petals released over your gathering
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Servicing Sevierville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge, TN
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Drop time coordinated with your event schedule
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Final price determined by distance from our MyFlight Smoky Mountains facility
How it Works
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We coordinate
On the day
The drop
We depart
Reviews
David Kowalski
She said yes before the petals landed."
I'd been planning to propose to my girlfriend for months and wanted to do something different. We rented a cabin in Gatlinburg for a long weekend and I told her it was just a getaway. MyFlight's team helped me coordinate the timing without her catching on. They asked the right questions about the cabin's deck and tree coverage to make sure the drop would work.
I had her stand on the deck for what I said was a sunset photo. The helicopter came over the ridge right on time. Five pounds of red rose petals dropped over us. I got down on one knee. She said yes while they were still falling. Best decision I've ever made.
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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.