{"id":397,"date":"2025-05-16T09:25:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T07:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neu.exabotix.com\/helios-multicopter\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:42:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:42:28","slug":"helios-multicopter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exabotix.com\/en\/drohnen-payloads\/helios-multicopter\/","title":{"rendered":"HELIOS Multicopter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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HELIOS<\/span> Multicopter<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Precision from the air.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Designed for pinpoint inspections in confined spaces \u2013 robust, autonomous, and fully integrable into the Exabotix system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Advantages of HELIOS <\/span>Multicopier<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The HELIOS is a compact and powerful multicopter optimized for inspection flights in structured, sensitive, and difficult-to-access areas. With high flight stability, precise position-holding, and modular sensor technology, it is ideal for recurring inspections of utility poles, industrial facilities, building structures, and more. When used with the DRONEPORT, the HELIOS operates completely autonomously \u2013 from takeoff to landing. Its intelligent flight control enables precise spot flights even in challenging weather conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Precise & stable\n<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The HELIOS remains stable in position even in crosswinds \u2013 ideal for close-up shots and precise measurements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Long flight time\n<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Efficient propulsion and optimized weight enable flight times of up to 40 minutes \u2013 depending on the payload and mission profile.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Seamlessly integrated\n<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The HELIOS is fully compatible with the DRONEPORT and Exabotix software \u2013 for true end-to-end automation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Areas of application<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The HELIOS is specifically designed for precise close-range inspections. It is ideal for recurring visual inspections of pipelines, substations, industrial facilities, and buildings \u2013 wherever safety, accuracy, and efficiency are required.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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substations<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Detailed component images and structural condition assessment without risk to personnel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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industrial areas<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Fast visual inspections of facades, roofs, shafts and systems \u2013 without interrupting operations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Buildings & Roofs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Detection of cracks, moisture damage and thermal losses \u2013 precisely and from a safe distance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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pipelines<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Inspection of above-ground pipelines to detect corrosion, leaks or mechanical damage \u2013 even over long distances.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Technical data at a glance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Complete technical specifications are available for download in the data sheet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dimensions<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

650 \u00d7 650 \u00d7 450 mm<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Weight (without payload)<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

6.5 kg<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Max. flight time<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

up to 40 minutes<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Max. wind speed<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

12 m\/s<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

payload<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

up to 2.5 kg<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Emergency coverage<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Integrated parachute system<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Protection class<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

IP54<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

navigation<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

GNSS + RTK<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Communication module<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

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Frequently Asked Questions Questions<\/span> to the HELIOS multicopter.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How wind-stable is the HELIOS? <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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The HELIOS was developed for use in real-world conditions and flies stably in wind speeds of up to 12 m\/s. Thanks to precise attitude control and intelligent sensors, it remains controllable even in strong gusts \u2013 ideal for use in open areas or exposed locations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Depending on the payload and mission profile, the HELIOS achieves flight times of up to 40 minutes. The energy-efficient propulsion unit, combined with optimized weight, ensures a long operational endurance and reduces recharge cycles\u2014particularly important for recurring missions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No, the HELIOS can also be operated independently\u2014manually or with alternative ground stations. However, for automated inspections in continuous operation, we recommend using it with the DRONEPORT, as it fully automates takeoff, landing, loading, and data management.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The HELIOS is compatible with various gimbal systems such as Gremsy and supports a wide range of cameras and sensors \u2013 including high-resolution RGB cameras, thermal cameras, and multispectral sensors. This allows the drone to be flexibly adapted to your specific requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t