MESH: Modular Environmentally Sustainable Helipads

Unified Aviation is proud to introduce Terrapad and Lilipad, built on our patent pending MESH (Modular Environmentally Sustainable Helipads) system. These advanced landing platforms have been meticulously designed to meet the dynamic needs of both existing helicopter operations and the rapidly evolving Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry, offering optimal facilities for electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs).

Key Features

  • Future-Proof Design: Terrapad and Lilipad embody a future-proof design strategy to provide safe, high-quality, and environmentally friendly landing platforms that are both reconfigurable and relocatable, offering exceptional adaptability in the fast-paced UAM industry.

  • High Engineering Standards: Terrapad and Lilipad have been engineered to meet and exceed industry standards. Their unique, patent-pending design surpasses the operational requirements for helicopters and eVTOLs. Each product also comes with a 5-year warranty on all structural components.

  • Integrated Fire Suppression System: A key safety feature of these MESH products is the advanced Deck Integrated Fire Fighting System (DIFFS). This system, integrated within the helipad deck, includes independent water and AFFF foam storage, and is powered by autonomous battery banks charged by solar panels. The DIFFS offers a reliable, rapid-response firefighting solution that goes beyond traditional measures to provide an additional layer of safety.

  • Fully Equipped for Operations: Terrapad and Lilipad come operational-ready (subject to Authority certification) from day one for both private and commercial operations. They feature robust strength, sustainable materials, comprehensive lighting and markings, a solar-powered system, a full drainage system, and cutting-edge heliport technology.

  • Customizable Size: Catering to a wide range of helicopter, from medium to large helicopters up to the Leonardo AW189, Terrapad and Lilipad offer a versatile solution. Their design includes a FATO size of 20m with an equivalent TLOF size, adaptable to various use cases.

Benefits & Advantages

  • Versatility and Adaptability: Terrapad and Lilipad can be installed across a broad spectrum of locations and environments, such as resorts, potential UAM sites, islands, city waterways, rivers, lakes, and marinas, reflecting the flexibility of the MESH system.

  • Sustainability: Consistent with MESH's environmentally sustainable approach, the Terrapad and Lilipad are constructed from high-strength carbon steel and stainless steel, making the core structure and central landing area fully relocatable, reusable, and 100% recyclable at the end of their lifespan.

  • Solar Power and Drainage: Incorporating solar panels for energy needs and a built-in drainage system for environmentally friendly disposal of any liquid spills or fire system content, these MESH products echo the system's commitment to sustainability.

  • Smart Heliport Technology: Embodying MESH's commitment to modern technology, Terrapad and Lilipad are equipped with smart tech that captures real-time operational data, providing valuable insights for pilots and clients.

  • Superior Safety: With safety being paramount, Terrapad and Lilipad have been designed with strong structures, high-quality materials, an efficient fire suppression system, and smart technology. The DIFFS, coupled with real-time data sensors, ensures superior safety for all operations.

In the rapidly transforming world of vertical aviation, Unified Aviation's MESH products, Terrapad and Lilipad, are the forward-looking solutions.