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Description

HELIUS is a 249g nano UAV designed for advanced situational awareness in challenging environments. It features a cylindrical coaxial design for superior wind performance, integrated 4K ultra low-light camera with 12.3 MP resolution, and AI-enabled flight powered by edge computing. The drone is hand-deployable in under 30 seconds, offers 30+ minutes endurance, and operates quietly with best-in-class acoustic signature. It supports BVLOS operations via LTE connectivity and is built for public safety, military, and industrial applications.

About the Company

Ascent AeroSystems

Ascent AeroSystems designs and manufactures compact, rugged coaxial unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for industrial, public safety, and government operations. Their platforms are characterized by uniq...

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Core Information

Product class
Enterprise Professional Defense Public Safety
Platform category
Coaxial helicopter
Rotor configuration
Not applicable
Primary use cases
Public Safety/Search & Rescue Defense/ISR Inspection
Name
HELIUS
Release date
October 01, 2025
Release status
Coming soon

Performance & Dimensions

Max speed (km/h)
72
Length (mm)
275
Max wind resistance (m/s)
11
Height (mm)
53
Width (mm)
75
Endurance (minutes)
30

Airframe & Propulsion

Frame materials
Plastic/Composite
Propulsion type
Electric (Battery)
Battery chemistry
Li-ion
Hot-swappable batteries

Payload & Interfaces

Payload interfaces/mounts
Bottom mount
Supported gimbal size
Not specified
Integrated payloads
Electro Optical Ultra Low Light Camera Night Beacon

Avionics, Navigation & Autonomy

Autopilot features
Waypoint missions Object tracking
GNSS systems
GPS
RTK/PPK support
None
Obstacle avoidance sensors
None
Flight controller platform
Proprietary

Communications & Control

Control link types
LTE/4G
Encryption standard
Not disclosed
Ground control compatibility
Proprietary GCS
Video downlink resolution
4K
Video downlink type
LTE/5G streaming

Operational Capabilities

Operating environments
Urban Rural Industrial
Takeoff/landing methods
Hand launch
BVLOS ready
Night operations capable
Required crew size
1

Environmental & Durability

Operating temperature min (°C)
-20
IP rating
None/Not specified
Operating temperature max (°C)
60

Safety

Parachute system
None

Compliance & Certification

EASA class marking
None/Unmarked
Remote ID compliance
Not specified
Blue UAS listed
NDAA Section 889 compliant
Export control status
Not specified
Other certifications/standards
CMMC

Logistics & Commercial

Included in box
Aircraft
Price notes
Contact for pricing details
Availability status
Preorder

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