AquaSkid is a rigid floating skid that snaps directly onto your helicopter's landing skids — on each side — via sealed high-buoyancy air chambers. No specialized tools required, compatible with multiple helicopter models.
View SpecificationsTwo high-resistance polymer half-shells clip around each landing skid — like a water ski — with no structural modification to the aircraft.
Redundant sealed air compartments generate buoyancy (Archimedes principle). If one chamber is punctured, the remaining chambers keep the aircraft afloat.
The wider skid footprint lowers the tipping point and compensates for the helicopter's high center of gravity to prevent capsizing.
Adjustable kits for light helicopters (R44, Bell 206, H125) and RC/drone versions.
Reinforced UHMW composite polymer: impact-resistant, UV-resistant, and saltwater-resistant.
Mount and dismount in under 30 minutes, no specialized tools required.
Also protects skids from abrasive wear during landings on rough terrain.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | UHMW composite polymer / fiberglass-reinforced nylon |
| Buoyancy | Multiple sealed air chambers with redundancy |
| Target capacity | Light helicopters up to ~2,500 kg (depending on kit model) |
| Water conditions | Calm water — Sea State 1 (waves < 15 cm) |
| Attachment | Snap-on half-shell fit + locking straps |
| Kit weight | To be determined by model |
Operational flotation kits must demonstrate reserve buoyancy and post-damage stability. Redundant chamber architectures are standard practice in safety-critical flotation systems.
Any skid-mounted add-on changes drag, vibration, and performance margins. Evidence-based deployment requires measured effects on hover, autorotation envelope, and fuel burn.
Real-world use requires approved design data, installation instructions, and certified airworthiness pathway (typically STC or equivalent authority acceptance).