Helikite

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Helikite

A unique combination of a helium balloon and a kite, that forms a single, aerodynamically sound tethered aircraft, that exploits both wind and helium for its lift. The balloon is generally oblate-spheroid in shape although this is not essential.

Helikites are a new improved type of aerostat. They can fly in far higher winds than balloons, blimps and most kites. They are lighter-than-air so also fly in no wind. They fly far higher and in far worse weather than normal tethered aerostats and seldom require a ballonet. They are used for aerial photography, lifting antennas, radio-relay, advertising, agricultural bird-control, position marking, meteorology.

Designed and patented in 1993 by Sandy Allsopp they are made in the UK by Allsopp Helikites Limited. See www.allsopphelikites.com

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