AERIAL SURVEILLANCE

Helikite Airborne Surveillance Systems

34m3 Desert Star Helikite +
Cloud Cap TASE 200 Gyro-Stabilised Camera

LARGEST RANGE OF AEROSTAT CAMERAS
Helikites are unique in having our proprietary, universal 'Steady-Cam' Camera Attachment system. This allows almost any type of camera to be easily attached and then held steady and level whilst providing a full 360 degree field of view. The 'Steady-Cam' systems also ensures that Helikite cameras are automatically lifted out of the way when the Helikites are close to the ground, so they are not damaged during landing or take off.

360 DEGREE TOTAL SURVEILLANCE
Another feature of Helikites is their ability to keep the same angle of attitude in the sky whatever the wind speed. This is very useful for all-round surveillance as it allows numerous cameras to be attached all around the Helikite to provide 360 degree surveillance. So even without the addition of camera levelling systems there is constant and reliable viewing of everything below the Helikite. A high zoom camera pointing in on direction is exceedingly useful, but it will miss what it is not pointing at. Getting constant video or photographic information from all around means nothing is missed. This is very useful for wide area policing of incidents such as riots, football matches crowds, festivals, traffic control or military training .

LONG-RANGE GYRO-CAMERAS
For very long range or higher resolution video, gyro-cameras are required. There are now excellent models available from the UAV and helicopter industry. Most UAV gyro-cameras can be lifted with Helikites, but we concentrate on those that offer the best performance for the least weight and power whilst remaining within a reasonable budget. These cameras are regularly updated and all new cameras are of interest to Allsopp Helikites.

MANUFACTURERS WORLDWIDE SUPPORT
The ability of the camera manufacturers to provide timely production, good warranty and worldwide maintenance of their products is very important. This is taken into account by Allsopp Helikites when recommending cameras for use on Helikites.

LARGE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
Larger camera systems cost more per unit, but, if vast areas need to be protected larger systems often cost less per square kilometre of surveillance coverage.

AIRBORNE LONG-DISTANCE PATROLLING
The ability of Helikites to be operated from mobile trailers as well as straight from the ground is very important for rapid deployment. Unlike other aerostats (that rapidly become unstable) Helikites can be towed at high speed behind trailers, trucks or boats with no problems at all. This allows long-distance patrolling and fast pursuit of felons in areas without overhead telephone or power cables. Patrolling in this way reduces the surveillance costs per square Km by ten times compared to fixed installations.

HELIKITE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - OPTIONS AND COSTS

To discuss camera options and prices please ring: +44(0)1725 517877
or E-mail: info@helikites.com

		APPLICATIONS & APPROX. COST OF TOTAL SYSTEM All systems can be operated from land, trailers, trucks and marine craft if required. Choices on these may alter total system costs.
		Military Base Protection Border Surveillance Critical Infrastructure Protection Oil Industry Protection Maritime Surveillance Port Security Firing Range Monitoring
200m3 Desert Star Helikite Ground Based Launch Gasoline Winch +Power Tether Net Lift = 100Kg Altitude with camera = 3,000ft Max Wind Speed = 60 mph Time to Set Up = 1.5 hour	Wescam MX-15 Gyro-Stabilised Up to 120 hours Endurance Laser Targeting etc Day = 0.79º - 60º FOV Cooled Thermal = 0.4º - 27º FOV Detect Human at approx. 40Km Detect tank at approx. 80Km

		Military Base Protection Border Surveillance Critical Infrastructure Protection Oil Industry Protection Maritime Surveillance Port Security Firing Range Monitoring
100m3 Desert Star Helikite Ground Based Launch Gasoline Winch + Power Tether Net Lift = 50Kg Altitude with camera = 2,000ft Max Wind Speed = 50 mph Time to Launch = 1 hour	FLIR Ultraforce Gyro-Stabilised Up to 120 hours Endurance Laser Targeting etc Day = 0.79º - 60º FOV Cooled Thermal = 1º - 17º FOV Detect Human at approx. 20Km Detect tank at approx. 40Km

		Military Base Protection Border Surveillance Critical Infrastructure Protection Oil Industry Protection Maritime Surveillance Port Security Firing Range Monitoring Police Incident Surveillance Political Conference Security
75m3 Desert Star Helikite Ground Based Launch Gasoline Winch + Power Tether Net Lift = 35Kg Altitude with camera = 3,000ft Max Wind Speed = 50 mph Time to Launch = 1 hour	Cloud Cap Tase 400 Gyro-Stabilised Up to 120 hours Endurance Laser Targeting etc Day = 36x zoom Cooled Thermal = 2º - 22º FOV Detect Human at approx. 10Km Detect tank at approx. 20Km

		Military Base Protection Border Surveillance Critical Infrastructure Protection Oil Industry Protection Maritime Surveillance Port Security Firing Range Monitoring Police Incident Surveillance Political Conference Security Oil Pollution Monitoring Journalists Film Making
45m3 Desert Star Helikite Trailer based launch & towed Helium + Electric / Petrol Winch Net Lift = 14Kg - 20Kg Altitude with camera = 1,500ft Max Wind Speed = 50 mph Time to launch = 15 minutes	Cloud Cap Tase 200 Gyro-Stabilised, GPS Target Up to 48 hours Endurance Day = 24x zoom Un-cooled Thermal = 10º FOV Detect Human at approx. 2.6Km Detect tank at approx. 6.1Km

		Military Base Protection Border Surveillance Critical Infrastructure Protection Oil Industry Protection Maritime Surveillance Port Security Firing Range Monitoring Police Incident Surveillance Political Conference Security Oil Pollution Monitoring Journalists Film Making
18m3 Desert Star Helikite Trailer based launch & towed Helium for 12 months of flight. Electric Winch. Net Lift = 8Kg Altitude with camera = 600ft Max Wind Speed = 45 mph Time to launch = 1 minute	Trillium Orion HD25 Camera Gyro-Stabilised GPS Pointing Day = 21.7° – 2.2° IR 640x480 Line Thermal = 21.7° – 2.2° Detect Human at approx. 4.0 Km Detect tank at approx. 8 Km

		Oil Pollution Monitoring Oil Industry Protection Maritime Surveillance Port Security Firing Range Monitoring Police Incident Surveillance Political Conference Security Private Security Operations
15m3 Desert Star Helikite Air-Inflatable Helibase Launcher Ground or Trailer Operations Electric Winch. Net Lift = 6Kg Altitude with cameras = 1000ft Max Wind speed = 45 mph Inflate & launch = 15 minutes	4x daylight Surround Cameras Not Gyro Stabilised Waterproof and Rugged 8 hour battery Endurance Streams HD Video & Photos 360º Constant Surveillance Touch-screen ground-station

		Military Base Protection Border Surveillance Critical Infrastructure Protection Oil Industry Protection Maritime Surveillance Port Security Firing Range Monitoring Police Incident Surveillance Political Conference Security Private Security Operations Oil Pollution Monitoring Ecological Monitoring Private Security Companies Movie Making
20m3 Desert Star Helikite Tactical Launch Pad or Trailer 12V Electric Helikite Winch. Auto Cut-Down Device 5 Days between Helium top-up Net Lift = 5.5Kg Altitude with camera = 1,000ft Max Wind speed = 45 mph Inflate & Launch = 15 minutes	MASH IR/EO Twin Cameras Night and Day Surveillance 3-Axis Gyro Stabilised Gimbal Secure Licence-Free COMMS. Water/Dust Resistant Daylight Broadcast 30X Zoom IR 640 x 480 + 30º/15º/8º FOV Detect Human at upto 2 Km Detect Vehicle at upto 4 Km

		Maritime Surveillance Firing Range Monitoring Traffic Control Traffic Accident Photography Police Incident Surveillance Oil Pollution Monitoring Ecological Monitoring Private Security Companies Security Patrolling Farm and Resort Protection Film Making
2m3 Skyhook Helikite Rapid Jacket Launcher Stores fully inflated in a van Hand Reel. Net Lift = 0.8Kg Altitude with camera = 400ft Max Wind speed = 35 mph Time to launch = 2 minutes	MASH GoPro Camera Gyro Stabilised / 1.5 Hours WiFi Smartphone Downlink. Waterproof and Rugged Wide Angle Lens Detect Human at approx. 0.3Km Detect Vehicle at approx. 0.6Km

		Urban Military Base Protection Rapid airborne reconnaissance Consulate Protection Port Security Firing Range Monitoring Police Incident Surveillance Political Conference Security Private Security Operations Photography Film Making Journalists
3m3 Skyshot Helikite Rapid Jacket Launcher Stored fully inflated in a van 12Volt Winch. Net Lift = 1.3Kg Altitude with camera = 300ft Max Wind speed = 35 mph Inflate & launch = 3 minutes	DJi OSMO Daylight 4K Camera Radio control Pan-Tilt Gimbal 3-Axis Gyro-Stabilised 8 Hours battery Endurance Handheld Pan/Tilt Controller Wi-Fi Tablet Ground Station Streams HD Video & Photos

		Urban Military Base Protection Rapid airborne reconnaissance Consulate Protection Port Security Firing Range Monitoring Police Incident Surveillance Political Conference Security Private Security Operations Photography Film Making Journalists
2m3 Skyshot Helikite Rapid Jacket Launcher Stored fully inflated in a van Hand Reel. Net Lift = 800g Altitude with camera = 400ft Max Wind speed = 35 mph Inflate & launch = 2 minutes	'Go-Pro' Daylight Camera Radio control Pan-Tilt Gimbal Not-Gyro-Stabilised 1.5 Hours battery Endurance Handheld Pan/Tilt Controller Ipad or Smartphone Viewer Streams HD Video & Photos

		Urban Military Base Protection Rapid airborne reconnaissance Consulate Protection Port Security Firing Range Monitoring Police Incident Surveillance Political Conference Security Private Security Operations Photography Journalists
1m3 Action Cam Helikite 'Big-Bag' Rapid Launcher Stored fully inflated in a car Hand Reel. Net Lift = 300g Altitude with camera = 400ft Max Wind speed = 30 mph Inflate & launch = 1 minute	3x 'Go-Pro' Daylight Cameras Not-Gyro-Stabilised 1.5 hours battery endurance 360º Constant Surveillance Wi-Fi Downlink and Control 3x Tablet Monitor / Controllers Streams HD Video & Photos