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ASW Drones are manufactured in the USA and engineered for your specific use case.

Typical HLM Hex Investment Range: $32,999 - $64,999

HLM Industrial Hexacopter

The ASW Heavy Lift Multirotor (HLM) system represents the pinnacle of industrial, heavy lift sUAS.
An HLM is built with logistics in mind to accommodate the widest possible array of missions.

Capacity: up to 56lbs (25kg)

Representing the pinnacle of industry, consider the HLM Hex for important missions requiring enhanced stability.

Capable of lifting up to 56 lbs (depending on configuration), the HLM has the highest payload capacity on the market compared to other options in the same size class.

With redundancy on multiple subsystems and factory maintenance plans available, the HLM offers an operational up-time unsurpassed by other drones on the market. The HLM Hex is capable of flights nearing 1 hour, delivering flight times needed to complete truly industrial missions and payloads. Payloads ranging from precision agriculture sensors to counter-UAS and package delivery systems have been integrated with our aircraft. Common payloads can be integrated with an off-the-shelf payload tray. For unique payloads, our experienced team can design a bolt-on interface tailored to your Payloads Quick Specs mission.

Why Choose the HLM Hex?

High Endurance

Capable of flights nearing 1 hour, the HLM delivers flight times needed to complete truly industrial missions. High Endurance Capable of flights nearing 1 hour, the HLM delivers flight times needed to complete truly industrial missions.

Heavy lift

Capable of lifting up to 56 lbs (depending on configuration), the HLM has the highest payload capacity on the market compared to other options in the same size class.

Autonomous

Equipped with the industry standard ArduCopter flight stack and programmed to support fully autonomous missions, including takeoff and landing.

Modular

The HLM uses modular mounts for drivetrain, avionics, and payload. This allows customers to configure each aircraft to suit their own needs if the default arrangement is not right for them.

Specifications

With redundancy on multiple subsystems and factory maintenance plans available, the HLM offers an operational up-time unsurpassed by other drones on the market.

HLM Hexacopter

Quick Specs:

Number of Motors6
Total Diameter1658 mm
Max Endurance50+ minutes
Total Height607 mm
Ground Clearance430 mm
AvionicsModular Tray • Ships with
CubePilot System • Redundant
GNSS (RTK ready)
Typical Payload Range0 – 20+ kg
Typical Takeoff Weight24 – 45 kg
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FAQ

Payloads ranging from precision agriculture sensors to counter-UAS and package delivery systems have been integrated with our aircraft.

Common payloads can be integrated with an off-the-shelf payload tray. For unique payloads, our experienced team can design a bolt-on interface tailored to your mission.

Our aircraft are designed to work with nearly any payload—whether it exists today or will be released years from now.

ASW offers training courses for all of the systems we sell.  In-depth sessions are available for novice operators and those without existing certifications, while short courses are available for more experienced pilots simply requiring familiarity training on their new vehicle. Additionally, currency days with factory certified trainers are available for those who need to log flight time for operational requirements.

In addition to conducting training, ASW has helped multiple sUAS manufactures develop OEM courses to complement their products.  If you have a new system ready for market and wish to offer the best value to your clients, please consider contacting ASW to develop a customized training solution.

 

​The team at ASW has extensive experience providing complex unmanned systems to civil and government customers. We can provide expert solutions to meet your requirements. Our services include:

Full Systems Engineering Support

OEM Design, Integration, & Custom Builds

Payload Design

Software Design

Consultation

Yes, through our sister company, PARASAFE

In July of 2021, Aero Systems West, Inc. was acquired by Nippon Kayaku Company. This acquisition further advanced our commitment to enabling UAS flight safety. Nippon Kayaku Company has contributed to UAS safety through the development of high reliability fast deploying parachute safety devices. Through this acquisition, Nippon Kayaku Company and ASW have unified their visions and goals to deliver “Safety as a Standard.”

With Accident Protection we’ll repair your drone after any accident, regardless of cause.

All DroneCare Complete customers who have completed their training are eligible for Accident Protection.

We provide hassle-free regular maintenance by aviation experts to keep your drone working well for years

 

Simply use our pre-paid shipping label; we’ll check every nut and bolt, replace any worn-out parts, and ensure all subsystems are fully upgraded

With our ONE YEAR Limited Warranty, our experienced customer service team will repair any unforeseen issues.

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