Release of a sub-250g nano UAV at Avalon Airshow 2025

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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