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HALO

Air Drones (UAV/UAS)
by HEKA

Description

HEKA HALO is a high-altitude UAV system designed to operate at 60,000 feet for atmospheric data collection above commercial airspace. It captures multi-sensor weather data including wind speed, temperature, humidity, and pressure with high precision. The system features redundant control and sensor suites with backup navigation and GPS-denied geolocation for fail-safe operation. Key capabilities include sea state monitoring for wave size and direction, autonomous persistent surveillance with AI-driven automation, and launch window optimization for Space Coast aeronautics programs. It provides secure data transmission with encryption for real-time weather data delivery.

About the Company

HEKA

HEKA is an advanced engineering company specializing in professional engineering services for aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. They provide comprehensive engineering solutions including ...

Core Information

Product class
Defense Professional Enterprise
Platform category
Fixed-wing
Rotor configuration
Not applicable
Primary use cases
Environmental Monitoring Defense/ISR Research/Education
Release status
In production
Name
HALO

Performance & Dimensions

Service ceiling (m)
18288

Payload & Interfaces

Supported gimbal size
Not specified

Avionics, Navigation & Autonomy

Autopilot features
Waypoint missions Auto takeoff/landing Hover/Position hold Return-to-home (RTH) Failsafe/RTL on link loss
GNSS systems
GPS
RTK/PPK support
None
Obstacle avoidance sensors
None
Flight controller platform
Proprietary

Communications & Control

Encryption standard
AES-256
Ground control compatibility
Proprietary GCS
Video downlink type
Other
Video downlink resolution
Not specified

Operational Capabilities

Operating environments
Maritime Mountainous Arctic/Cold Desert/Hot
Takeoff/landing methods
Runway
Maritime operations capable
BVLOS ready

Environmental & Durability

IP rating
None/Not specified

Safety

Redundancy features
Dual GPS Dual IMU Dual compass
Parachute system
None

Compliance & Certification

Remote ID compliance
Not specified
Export control status
Not specified
EASA class marking
None/Unmarked

Logistics & Commercial

Shipping restrictions
Subject to export control regulations
Price notes
Configuration-dependent pricing, contact manufacturer for quote
Availability status
Made-to-order