{"id":107837,"date":"2025-03-11T22:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T01:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/releases\/releases-geral\/introducing-helius-a-249g-coaxial-nano-uav-from-ascent-aerosystems\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T22:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T01:45:00","slug":"introducing-helius-a-249g-coaxial-nano-uav-from-ascent-aerosystems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/releases\/releases-geral\/introducing-helius-a-249g-coaxial-nano-uav-from-ascent-aerosystems\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing HELIUS &#8211; a 249g Coaxial Nano UAV from Ascent AeroSystems"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><em>All-new sub-250g Coaxial nano drone fills a durability and affordability gap in the &lt;250g American-Made sUAS market <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>A rugged, all-weather, NDAA-compliant option for law enforcement, emergency response and industrial enterprise operators <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>WILMINGTON, Mass. &amp; DALLAS, March  11, 2025  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=50h7QfO3g8hL2-h0PPdxMLtUxuMrfDOQBk5Djq1zASsxuWoz9Qtabtra4Hcg6lkOR5OulkjkimblOvWaeZx9MDf-QaZGk7MdwcabcBzJ2BmpXKf7tb-BR7k3f-9vGPqe121wXKpdg093mvlvlMLVlm9TXHlJ46B7UZ_zdefUdCkQbtled-vwlF_oRAytFndMLZ9NjF_M_RP-mZD-JF7mSZNmLAS-sNPMg6LqJ9sEGIFIByzx9rE_do1QhPKv7-A00NTwY7IXw1X7_A2k-uow2hRIEnXYKOyvnXMj0xFB1j5mzupe76ub2r10viFXZ7nU8qk1-bRxV3jEL7BsPzcnj_PgMRLyj-pbFRFB0CophqmZzLocbqoQvxvTXPTv6EOF-nkw7iKd1QP3z9avc22n3w==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ascent AeroSystems<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> the worlds leading manufacturer of compact, high-performance, aircraft-grade coaxial unmanned aerial systems, today introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=LzT_CvhI_DC7_yOaFfQIJNILppgPUffLjiQ4TSUGoG_Hs3-dtTOlFhDFQtr3h_mvg4o_5Ouupy1KA8pKISAAblc5T3myCY_D95IDrukVMEsWgnk760m_4rDiz7NM-rqnn_MneUa584lV5x_u78z06sjAvrO9FcTO__BssROSHPU49EbaPZYx8skpIniyESBeXVxT9HSoBLkhS1ymhW6IsUT-tBsoROjWq8g2a0V73GfUbMKQEGAhkcmItzxKVbwX7e6DC9HPJblvJwd6yFvzbbXywFErA41lYP8cEblV6rHTy8sneVIwpp0DktRvKBBSvhjr6pT9WGlIaB_DnuXsrScJRgg8PRBiAzyqcQkDSlWHQovc0UVn9HO1bHanlWs2k0wrE__tPGqJvGccKVaezg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>HELIUS<\/strong><\/a>, the companys first entry into the sub-250g UAV sector. Debuted at VERTICON (formerly HAI Heli-Expo), in Dallas, Texas, HELIUS is designed to be an affordable AI-enabled, American-Made, NDAA-compliant option for law enforcement, emergency response, government, and industrial enterprise operators looking to upgrade or replace other systems.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ascent HELIUS 249g Coaxial Nano UAV from Ascent AeroSystems\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/Resource\/Download\/411cf361-a55a-4197-8f7a-17c853a10549\/dfr.png\" width=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Bringing our coaxial propulsion technology to a sub-250g platform while maintaining the durability, performance, and reliability Ascent products are known for has been one of the most rewarding challenges weve undertaken,&#8221; said Peter Fuchs, Co-founder and CEO of Ascent AeroSystems.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;HELIUS delivers unmatched capability in its class at a competitive price. It is the drone weve wanted to make from the beginning; small enough to fit in your pocket but powerful enough to meet the rigorous demands of public safety, emergency response, and critical industrial missions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Ascents HELIUS features:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Ultra-portable, ultra-light weight airframe<\/li>\n<li>4G\/LTE connectivity<\/li>\n<li>AI-enabled obstacle avoidance &amp; object tracking<\/li>\n<li>4K, 12.3MB Electro Optical, Ultra-low-light sensor with digital tilt, pan and zoom<\/li>\n<li>Field-swappable, rechargeable batteries<\/li>\n<li>Up to 45mph max speed<\/li>\n<li>30+ min endurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;We know that the future of aviation isnt about choosing between crewed and uncrewed systemsits about teaming. Our acquisition of Ascent AeroSystems was a strategic move to lead that evolution, HELIUS is a key step in realizing that vision,&#8221; said David Smith, CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company.<\/p>\n<p>With an MSRP of $4,499, HELIUS is available for pre-order now, with initial shipments expected to begin in Q4 2025. Customers can purchase directly from Ascent AeroSystems or through Robinson Helicopter Company dealers who are also authorized Ascent resellers.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;HELIUS expands our growing product line and sets a new benchmark for compact UAVs,&#8221; Fuchs added. &#8220;For operators demanding durability, portability, and next-gen technology in a secure, American-Made sub-250g platform, this is the solution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Ascent AeroSystems<\/strong><br \/>Founded in 2014, Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems designs and manufactures rugged, coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle drone systems for defense, public safety, and industrial markets.\u00a0Ascents compact, all-weather, high-performance vehicles feature a unique cylindrical configuration thats far more portable and durable than conventional multirotors, ideally suited for mission-critical operations in the toughest environments.<\/p>\n<p>Torrance, CA-based Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a premier aerospace OEM with 50 years of manufacturing experience and more than 13,000 type-certificated aircraft delivered to date, acquired Ascent AeroSystems in April 2024. Ascent is now a wholly owned RHC subsidiary. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=K5I7uo6a61xcxj8660wU7wD5IwlLqd3a59n9d5JLnKXytT_dGhcAmMFbpAUH03a0DhP_aEpiUlMakq9ms5ttovqozan7CTfHwnkKGW1h_6_vzMfJZ-PmSesIGZivxslXDZUDFDQeNbGQ7FR8jiGgoxtrCs8NG4q9CQmJ4pgtoMlhW8GeoaHuym06Qn8yBvB7gSQbSUoz2obGH1V8DlCGig8tKgewzX_e_6CgSpVemJVRQRoxsAkhp0iIYKANddlBvDRvS2-nETuNen0ooj4B3GEWsgG5am-asMKpmWTIxegKplVbiF9ijLNmaqpkIyaEnZedJg50vKhCa0OD8dLW5UdchectjZiX2rJJ_CC9DjVJ0yGQDmCun1CrqbWu3EBAtaYQXcn4By4gXXKzgMolKdIZBobs0zrNDJ2TIZWZ0_Q=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ascentaerosystems.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact<\/strong><br \/>Amy Romano <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Wx29mpvf2WeytCWGDBOYowi5uonbO_1As0D3YX6d4XKYMpYeUwLqqLh4pBNykIaj7kTNdfdfRlbroQCugqKZaUYYe9d0afd5hOgcmJv8wE8rjYuSrli0ze_Eesq7mxVN0BrYExhYHgA3iU0RHIu2sQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Amy.Romano@ascentaerosystems.com<\/a><br \/><strong>M<\/strong>: 617.845.3185<\/p>\n<p>Photos 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<\/a><\/div>\n<p \/>\n<div>\n<h5>Introducing Ascent HELIUS, a 249g Coaxial Nano UAV from Ascent AeroSystems<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h5>Ultra-portable, handheld drone<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/b2eaf483-bdbf-4745-a6e4-a4c2ba798191\/en\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/b2eaf483-bdbf-4745-a6e4-a4c2ba798191\/medium\/ultra-portable-handheld-drone.png\" \/> <\/a><\/div>\n<p \/>\n<div>\n<h5>Ascent HELIUS 249g Nano Drone from Ascent AeroSystems is an ultra-portable, ultra-lightweight handheld UAV perfect for public safety, emergency response, infrastructure inspection, and other mission critical operations.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A <b>OESP<\/b> nao e(sao) responsavel(is) por erros, incorrecoes, atrasos ou quaisquer decisoes tomadas por seus clientes com base nos Conteudos ora disponibilizados, bem como tais Conteudos nao representam a opiniao da <b>OESP<\/b> e sao 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