HELIUS
Product descripton: HELIUS by Volatus Aerospace
The HELIUS is a sub-250 g nano UAS designed to provide rapid, close-range aerial situational awareness in environments where larger UAVs are impractical or too slow to deploy. Its compact coaxial configuration, integrated electro-optical sensor, and hand-launch capability allow a single operator to establish an aerial view in under 30 seconds.
Designed for tactical overwatch, the HELIUS can operate in confined, cluttered, and hazardous environments while maintaining a lightweight logistical footprint. Its sealed, aircraft-grade construction supports all-weather operation, while onboard computing enables functions such as object recognition, autonomous navigation, follow modes, and geotagging.
Key Operational Capabilities
- 249 g sub-250 g nano UAS
- 30+ minutes endurance
- Up to 45 mph (72 km/h) maximum speed
- Hand-deployable in under 30 seconds
- Stable dual-rotor coaxial architecture
- Integrated 12.3 MP electro-optical ultra-low-light camera
- 1080p real-time video streaming
- LTE-enabled data link for remote viewing and BVLOS operation
- AI-enabled edge computing
- Object recognition, autonomous navigation, follow modes, and geotagging
- Sealed, all-weather construction
- Field-swappable rechargeable batteries
Primary Mission Profiles
Tactical Situational Awareness
Rapidly establishes an aerial view for operators in environments where immediate visibility is required.
Law Enforcement & Public Safety
Provides close-range aerial overwatch for operations in urban, confined, or hazardous areas.
Fire & Emergency Response
Offers rapid aerial visibility around incidents where conditions may be unsafe for personnel.
Close-Range ISR
The integrated EO sensor and low-light capability support real-time observation, identification, and monitoring at short range.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Type | Nano UAS / coaxial dual-rotor |
| Weight | 249 g |
| Dimensions (Closed) | 275 × 75 × 53 mm |
| Rotor Diameter | 300 mm |
| Maximum Speed | Up to 45 mph (72 km/h) |
| Endurance | 30+ min |
| Launch Method | Hand deployable |
| Time to Launch | <30 sec |
| Payload | Integrated electro-optical ultra-low-light camera |
| Camera Resolution | 12.3 MP |
| Video Streaming | 1080p |
| Night Beacon Visibility | 3 miles |
| Data Link | LTE-enabled |
| BVLOS Capability | Supported via LTE-enabled remote operation |
| AI / Computing | Chip-based edge computing |
| Autonomous Functions | Object recognition, autonomous navigation, follow modes, geotagging |
| Operating Temperature | −20°C to +60°C |
| Battery | Rechargeable, field-swappable |
| Airframe | Sealed, aircraft-grade construction |
| Acoustic Signature | Best-in-class according to supplied specifications |