This video, shot from an Allsopp Helikite at an altitude of about 30 meters, demonstrates one of the potential uses of the Helikite (which I would have called a balloon). The Geography Department of Kings College in London has been experimenting with the device.
The website for the kite says it can be used for lifting radios, repeaters, antennas, cameras, and other sensors. At the Large Fire Conference in Missoula we saw something similar demonstrated by SkySentry StratoSpace Technologies.
About Allsopp Helikites Limited
Allsopp Helikites Ltd is a designer and manufacturer of advanced lighter-than-air, miniature, all-weather aerostat systems. The company delivers a full range of products including Helikite aerostats, Helibases, Helikite winches, flying line, video surveillance cameras, aerial photographic equipment, radio-relay systems, Jungle Marker Helikites, balloon cut-down devices, helium, and aerostat trailers. Allsopp Helikites Ltd is a privately owned SME operating from its aerostat test flying base in Dorset, England.
For further information or photographic images please contact:
Sandy Allsopp, Allsopp Helikites Ltd
Tel: +44 (0)01425 654 967
E-mail: info@helikites.com
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Allsopp Helikites Ltd, Unit 1&2 Fordingbridge Business Park, Ashford Rd, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1BD, England.
Tel: +44 (0)01425 654 967
www.helikites.com E-mail: info@helikites.com
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Helikite photographs prescribed fire
Press release: Oct 29 2014.
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