Ascent AeroSystems
United States · ascentaerosystems.com
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Ascent AeroSystems redefines compact UAV technology with rugged, high-performance coaxial drones for mission-critical applications. The company is built on Robinson Helicopter Company's five decades of FAA-certified manufacturing. It manufactures in Torrance, California, delivering integrated VTOL systems for civil and defense use.
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- Not disclosed
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- United States
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- 7
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- 2
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- 100 Research Dr., Wilmington, MA 01887
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Claim this profileHelius is a sub-250 g all-weather coaxial nano drone by Ascent AeroSystems. It provides rapid situational awareness and close-range ISR. Hand-launchable in under 30 seconds, it features an integrated electro-optical sensor, LTE-enabled remote viewing, AI edge computing, and field-swappable batteries. Its rugged sealed airframe operates in rain, snow, dust, and high winds.
- •Sub-250 g all-weather nano drone
- •Coaxial dual-rotor architecture for stability
- •Hand-launchable in under 30 seconds
- •Integrated electro-optical sensor with 12.3 MP and 1080p streaming
- •All-weather sealed airframe (rain, snow, dust, high winds)
- •LTE-enabled remote viewing and BVLOS operation
- •Field-swappable rechargeable batteries
- •AI-enabled edge computing for object recognition and autonomous navigation
- •Ultra-compact form factor (275x75x53 mm)
| Weight g | 249 |
| Width | 75 mm |
| Height | 53 mm |
| Length | 275 mm |
| Max speed mph | 45 |
| Endurance (min) | 30 |
| Resolution mp | 12.3 |
| Time to launch s | 30 |
| Rotor diameter (mm) | 300 |
| Operating temperature max c | 60 |
| Operating temperature min c | -20 |
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