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HELIKITE AIRBORNE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS

Blimps for Airborne Surveillance
Largest Range of Aerostat Cameras
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Our proprietary, universal 'Steady-Cam' Camera Attachment system is unique to Helikites. 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' system also ensures that Helikite cameras are automatically lifted out of the way when the Helikites are close to the ground, ensuring they are not damaged during landing or take off.

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360 Degree Total Surveillance
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Another feature of Helikites is their ability to keep the same angle of attitude in the sky whatever the wind speed. This is invaluable for all-round surveillance, as it allows numerous cameras to be attached all around the Helikite to provide 360-degree surveillance. Therefore, 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 one direction is, undoubtedly, useful, but it will miss what it is not pointing at. Getting constant video or photographic information from all around means nothing goes unseen. This is very useful for wide area policing of incidents such as riots, football matches crowds, festivals, traffic control, or military training.

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Aerostats Blimps for Airborne Surveillance
Blimps for Airborne Surveillance
Aerostats Helikites for Airborne Surveillance
Long-Range Gyro-Cameras
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For very long range or higher resolution videos, 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.

Manufacturer's Worldwide Support
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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 consideration 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
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The ability of Helikites to be operated from mobile trailers as well as straight from the ground is crucial for rapid deployment. Unlike other aerostats (that quickly 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.

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Helikite Surveillance Systems - Options & Costs

200m3 Desert Star Helikite
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
Price - GBP

Price varies with Camera Specs

Wescam MX-15 Gyro-Stabilised
Applications

  • 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
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
Price - GBP

Price varies with Camera Specs

FLIR Ultraforce Gyro-Stabilised
Applications

  • 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

75m3 Desert Star Helikite
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
Price - GBP

POA

Cloud Cap Tase 400
Applications

  • 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

45m3 Desert Star Helikite
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
Price - GBP

POA

Cloud Cap Tase 200
Applications

  • 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
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
Price - GBP

80,000.00

Trillium Orion HD25 Camera
Applications

  • 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

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

15m3 Desert Star Helikite
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

4 x daylight Surround Cameras
Price - GBP

POA

4 x daylight Surround Cameras
Applications

  • Not Gyro Stabilised

  • Waterproof and Rugged

  • 8 hour battery Endurance

  • Streams HD Video & Photos

  • 360º Constant Surveillance

  • Touch-screen ground-station

Oil Pollution Monitoring
Oil Industry Protection
Maritime Surveillance
Port Security
Firing Range Monitoring
Police Incident Surveillance
Political Conference Security
Private Security Operations

10m3 Desert Star Helikite
10m3 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
Price - GBP

From 75,000.00

MASH IR/EO Twin Cameras
Applications

  • 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

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

2m3 Skyhook Helikite
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
Price - GBP

3,600.00

MASH GoPro Camera
Applications

  • 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

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

3m3 Skyshot Helikite
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
Price - GBP

3,000.00

DJi OSMO Daylight 4K Camera
Applications

  • 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
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

GoPro Daylight Camera
Price - GBP

2,000.00

GoPro Daylight Camera
Applications

  • 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
Film Making
Journalists

1m3 Action Cam Helikite
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

3 x GoPro Daylight Cameras
Price - GBP

2,000.00

3 x GoPro Daylight Cameras
Applications

  • Not-Gyro-Stabilised

  • 1.5 hours battery endurance

  • 360º Constant Surveillance

  • Wi-Fi Downlink and Control

  • 3x Tablet Monitor / Controllers

  • 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

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