HÆLIX
Closing the gap between developers and operators
About
Designing human-machine systems that serve the mission, and the human.
Hælix builds intuitive, human-machine interfaces for complex, high-stakes environments.Our mission is to build mission critical systems which are easy to understand, operate, and trust—whether in defence, aviation, or other demanding domains. We focus on human-centred design that scales, enabling better decisions through interfaces that feel natural, not forced.Born from deep operational insight and first-hand experience with the limitations of traditional systems, Hælix was founded to challenge the status quo. We believe that effective technology starts with the user, not with the spec sheet. That means building tools that reduce cognitive load, adapt in real time, and support the way people actually think and act in the field.From cockpit displays to mission planning systems, our dual-use technologies aim to bring clarity to complexity so that human decision-makers can stay ahead, stay aware, and stay safe.We build fast, iterate with users, and deliver at the pace of relevance.
Human First
Design begins with the operator.
Despite the environment our systems are shaped by users in real conditions. We build tools that feel natural, reduce friction, and enable faster, more confident decisions.
Built to Be Used
Elegant is good. Effective is better.
We don’t chase novelty for its own sake. Every line of code, every design choice, is made to serve the mission. If it’s not trusted and used at the edge, it’s not ready.
Iterate Fast
Tools must evolve.
We develop fast, test early, and refine constantly. Feedback loops are our foundation. Because capability without adaptability becomes obsolescence.
Actions, not just words
Ballistic
Ballistic began as a side project born of deep operational frustration. Mission planning tools were clunky, outdated, and often worked against the operator—not with them.So we built something better.Working closely with RAF Digital, the founders of Hælix designed, tested, and deployed Ballistic, an app for military airdrop planning and execution. Ballistic is now in the hands of frontline aircrew in both the Royal Air Force and Royal New Zealand Air Force.Its success proved what Hælix stands for: that meaningful change happens when you empower users to lead development, and that innovation happens from the inside out.
Pushing Boundaries
Behind the scenes, Hælix is developing a new capability—one that reimagines how aircrew capture, tag, and recall operational insight in real time.It’s a project shaped by first-hand experience in high-intensity environments, and driven by a belief that the human voice, gesture, and intent deserve more responsive digital companions.We won’t say too much just yet—but the future of human-machine teaming isn’t on the horizon. It’s being built.
Hælix Ltd 2024