Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4 is primarily sold to government agencies around the world, while Ascent’s HELIUS is a hand-deployable coaxial nano drone for the consumer market. At just 249g, this UAV comes equipped with 4G/LTE connectivity, AI-enabled obstacle avoidance / object tracking, and a 4K, 12.3MB Electro Optica sensor.
In case of an emergency, HELIUS boasts field-swappable, rechargeable batteries that can be swapped in minutes. The 275 x 75 x 53 mm drone can achieve a 45mph max speed andfly for over 30 minutes on a single charge. Available for pre-order now, priced at $4,499 USD, with shipments beginning in Q4 2025.
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We know that the future of aviation isn’t about choosing between crewed and uncrewed systems—it’s about teaming. Our acquisition of Ascent AeroSystems was a strategic move to lead that evolution, HELIUS is a key step in realizing that vision. HELIUS expands our growing product line and sets a new benchmark for compact UAVs. For operators demanding durability, portability, and next-gen technology in a secure, American-Made sub-250g platform, this is the solution,” said David Smith, CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company.
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