Aircraft-grade coaxial unmanned aerial systems company Ascent AeroSystems has released HELIUS, the company’s first entry into the sub-250g UAV sector.
Debuting in Australia at the Avalon Australian International Airshow, HELIUS is designed to be an affordable AI-enabled, US-made, NDAA-compliant option for law enforcement, emergency response, government, and industrial enterprise operators looking to upgrade or replace other systems.
Founded in 2014, Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems designs and manufactures rugged, coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle drone systems for defence, public safety, and industrial markets.
Ascent’s HELIUS features include:
- Ultra-portable, ultra-light weight airframe;
- 4G/LTE connectivity;
- AI-enabled obstacle avoidance and object tracking;
- 4K, 12.3MP Electro Optical, Ultra-low-light sensor with digital tilt, pan and zoom;
- Field-swappable, rechargeable batteries;
- Up to 45 miles per hour maximum speed; and
- Thirty-plus min endurance.
We speak with Paul Fermo, VP Business Development.
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