Bird Control & Deterrent
A Helikite combines lift from a helium balloon with the stability of a kite. Birds are scared away before
they even come near a crop.
Bird Control
What is a Lightweight Helikite
A Lightweight Helikite is a unique combination of a kite and a helium balloon specifically designed by
ALLSOPP HELIKITES LTD to fly in hot climates or at high altitude. Originally created for bird control, the Helikite is the world’s only successful lighter-than-air kite. Designed and patented by Allsopp Helikites, the Helikite will fly in no wind and also in winds up to 25 miles per hour. Winds above this will bring the Helikite down, as will wet weather due to the weight of the water. However, when conditions become favourable again the Helikite automatically re-launches itself. Only Helikites can fly reliably in the boundary layer zero to 200 ft height range, and also above.
Lightweight Helikites are designed to lift objects such as light cameras, radio antennas, banners, wind- meters etc. They can also be used as position markers, fishing kites and are excellent for bird scaring. protects crops with good crop cover such as peas or laid cereals. They are also suitable for use in hot climates on all fruit, vegetable and arable crops. The silver Mylar balloon of the Lightweight Helikite is exposed, but it is still strong enough for many uses. The balloon is held onto the kite with straps. This means it is very lightweight and so flies better in extremely hot conditions and around buildings. Lightweight Helikites require no adjustment and fly happily in winds up to 25 mph (Force 6) in hot or cold climates. Lightweight Helikites are not as tough as Vigilante Helikites so Lightweight Helikites cannot be used on winter crops overnight or anywhere they are likely to come down onto bare ground when wet. To counter this problem, Lightweight Helikites can be used with our optional 42 foot tall, aluminium Helikite Poles on landfill sites, factory rooftops and feedlots. Like any Helikites they are superb at scaring problem birds over vast areas.
Bird Scaring
What is a Vigilante Helikite?
A Vigilante Helikite is a unique combination of a kite and a helium balloon specifically designed by
ALLSOPP HELIKITES LTD to fly in hot climates or at high altitude. Originally created for bird control, the Helikite is the world’s only successful lighter-than-air kite. The Vigilante has a full cover to protect it against balloon ruptures when landing on the ground. Designed and patented by Allsopp Helikites, the Helikite will fly in no wind and also in winds up to 25 miles per hour. Winds above this will bring the Helikite down, as will wet weather due to the weight of the water. However, when conditions become favourable again the Helikite automatically re-launches itself. Only Helikites can fly reliably in the boundary layer zero to 200 ft height range, and also above.
Helikites are designed to lift objects such as light cameras, radio antennas, banners, wind-meters etc. They can also be used as position markers, fishing kites and are excellent for bird scaring is the primary Helikite birdscarer. Thousands have been sold to arable farmers, fruit growers and other satisfied customers worldwide.
A unique combination of kite, helium balloon and protective balloon cover the Vigilante Helikite flies up to 200 feet with up to 20 mph or without any wind to scare birds over areas as large as 25 acres. The hovering Helikite mimics the action of birds of prey as it moves around the sky. The Vigilante Helikite will come down in the rain but the unique protective cover protects the balloon from punctures until it dries out and automatically re-launches itself again. They are very frugal with helium – only using a few pence worth of the gas per day. The disposable inner
balloons tend to last about 3 to 4 weeks before they wear out. Then they can be replaced very quickly. Vigilante Helikites are easy to transport in cars and can be stored anywhere. They are tough and well suited to their rough lives on farms worldwide.