Helius
Coaxial multirotor
The Helius is a compact, rugged, coaxial multirotor drone designed for all-weather public safety and search operations.
Mission Profile
The Helius is engineered to serve critical roles in public safety, emergency response, and search and rescue missions. Its robust, all-weather design enables operations in challenging environmental conditions, including rain, snow, and high winds, which are often encountered during emergencies. The platform's rapid deployment capability and ease of use make it suitable for first responders requiring immediate aerial situational awareness.It is typically employed for tasks such as accident scene reconstruction, disaster assessment, overwatch during critical incidents, and locating missing persons in difficult terrain. The modular payload system allows operators to quickly adapt the drone's capabilities to specific mission requirements, whether it's thermal imaging for nighttime searches or high-resolution optical zoom for detailed inspections. Its compact form factor facilitates transport and operation in confined spaces or remote locations.
Key Features
- ▸Coaxial multirotor configuration for stability and compact size.
- ▸All-weather capability with an IP-56 rating for operation in harsh conditions.
- ▸Modular, hot-swappable payload system supporting various sensors (EO/IR, lidar).
- ▸Ruggedized construction designed for demanding operational environments.
- ▸Highly portable and backpackable for rapid deployment.
- ▸Fast setup and launch time.
- ▸Open architecture for integration with third-party software and hardware.
Specifications
- configuration
- Coaxial multirotor
- endurance
- Up to 50 minutes
- payload
- Up to 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
- propulsion
- Electric
- speed
- Up to 60 mph (96 km/h)
Notable Operators
Comparable Platforms
About the Manufacturer
Ascent AeroSystems is the leading US manufacturer of coaxial drones — a uniquely compact, durable form factor that stows like a flashlight and survives weather and rough handling that ground conventional multirotors. Customers include first-responder agencies and defense end-users.