Ascent AeroSystems Partners with HELIFLITE as Authorized Dealer in Australasia
During the recent AVALON Australian international Air Show, Ascent AeroSystems proudly introduced HELIFLITE, based in Sydney, as its inaugural Authorized Dealer for the Australasia region.
Paul Fermo, the Vice President of Business Advancement at Ascent AeroSystems—a prominent manufacturer of compact, high-performance coaxial unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs)—stated, “Heliflite is a well-respected provider of helicopter and aviation solutions in the region, making them an ideal partner to deliver our mission-critical UAV systems to customers throughout Australasia.”
“as a long-time member of the Robinson helicopter Company dealer network, Heliflite will enhance the connection between manned and unmanned rotorcraft operations, substantially contributing to the awareness and adoption of our advanced coaxial UAVs among various government, military, commercial, and industrial users.”
Complete UAV Offerings from Heliflite
Heliflite will provide a range of NDAA-compliant unmanned platforms, including:
- NX30 – A medium-lift UAV capable of carrying payloads up to 15 pounds, achieving speeds exceeding 60 mph, and offering an endurance of up to 65 minutes.
- SPIRIT – The flagship model in the Ascent lineup,SPIRIT features versatile payload integration options,supports one or two battery configurations,and boasts an endurance of up to 53 minutes.
- HELIUS – A newly developed sub-250g nano UAV, HELIUS is designed as an economical AI-enabled solution for law enforcement, emergency services, government, and industrial operators seeking to upgrade or replace existing systems.
Local Support and Integration Services
With offices located in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Auckland, Heliflite will offer local sales, support, and integration services for all Ascent products across Australia and New Zealand.
For industrial, governmental, law enforcement, and othre frontline operators, the integration of Ascent UAVs translates to quicker response times, minimized risks, and the ability to undertake new mission profiles—notably in scenarios that are unsuitable or unsafe for conventional crewed aircraft.
Unmatched Performance and reliability
Ascent’s coaxial UAVs are engineered to meet the same rigorous standards as type-certificated crewed aircraft, delivering remarkable performance, reliability, and versatility even in the most challenging environments—while being significantly smaller and more cost-effective.
Expanding Operational Versatility
robert Bentley-Johnson, Chief Operations Officer at Heliflite, remarked, “We view this partnership as a valuable addition to our manned helicopter offerings.our clients are seeking enhanced operational flexibility—UAVs that can conduct missions when manned aircraft are unable to, weather due to adverse weather, cost constraints, or safety concerns.”
“The Ascent systems provide that capability in a compact, durable, all-weather design, maintaining the reliability and performance that our customers expect from our traditional rotorcraft.”
Fermo concluded, “This partnership marks a critically important step in our global expansion strategy and exemplifies the natural synergies between the Robinson and Ascent product lines.”
Ascent AeroSystems UAVs are now available through Heliflite,effective immediately.
