Heliboss Chile

What Heliboss Chile does

Heliboss Chile, legally registered as Importadora Lillo SpA, is a Santiago-based authorized distributor of DJI drone products operating across consumer, professional, and industrial segments in Chile. Founded in 2012 and employing 11-50 staff, the company sells DJI's full consumer lineup (Neo, Mini, Air, Avata, Mavic series), the Osmo ecosystem (action cameras, pocket cameras, smartphone gimbals, wireless microphones), professional cinema systems (Inspire, Ronin stabilizers), and industrial offerings including Mavic Enterprise, Matrice series (30, 4, 400), FlyCart cargo drones, Dock autonomous systems, and Zenmuse payloads (thermal, multispectral, LiDAR, photogrammetry). Complementing DJI, Heliboss also distributes Wingtra VTOL drones, Micasense and Sentera agricultural sensors, ParaZero safety systems, Skyfend counter-drone solutions, and Pix4D photogrammetry software.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining e-commerce (heliboss.cl with same-day delivery in Santiago for orders over $200,000 CLP), physical showrooms in Santiago (Providencia) and Antofagasta, and a dedicated enterprise field sales team with separate WhatsApp contact lines for consumer, enterprise, Antofagasta, and sub-distributor segments. A separate technical service center in Providencia provides authorized DJI repair for industrial products. Revenue derives primarily from hardware sales, with secondary streams from software licensing (DJI FlightHub 2, DJI Terra, Pix4D), technical services, and accessory/consumable attach. Heliboss is led by CEO Sebastián Vidal and operates exclusively within Chile, with no disclosed funding, parent company, or public revenue figures.

Name

Heliboss Chile

Legal name

Importadora Lillo SpA

Website

https://heliboss.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heliboss Chile is an authorized DJI distributor and technical service center in Santiago, selling consumer, professional, and industrial drones, cameras, and software to consumers, creators, and enterprise customers across Chile through e-commerce, showrooms, and field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Drone Distribution

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Drones & UAV Retail (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRACAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cameras, Imaging & Drones Distribution (CRAOACAH), Consumer Drones for Imaging (Camera Drones) (CRACAPAD), Gimbals, Stabilizers & Camera Rigs (Handheld, Wearable, Drone Gimbals) (CRACAPAE)

Keywords

• Drone distribution
• Industrial drone solutions
• Aerial imaging equipment
• DJI authorized retailer
• Drone technical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling DJI drones, stabilizers, cameras, and accessories across consumer, professional, and industrial categories.
2. Industrial/Enterprise Solutions: Sale of industrial drone solutions including thermal cameras, multispectral cameras, enterprise drone platforms, and specialized payloads for inspection, agriculture, and security applications.
3. Technical Services: Authorized DJI technical service for industrial and enterprise products, providing repair and maintenance services.
4. Software Sales: Sale of DJI software licenses including DJI FlightHub 2, DJI Terra Pro, and third-party software such as Pix4D Mapper and Pix4D Fields for mapping and analysis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Heliboss Chile is the official DJI-authorized distributor and service center in Chile, selling consumer drones (Neo, Mini, Air, Avata, Mavic, Lito series), creator cameras and stabilizers (Osmo, Ronin, Inspire), industrial drones (Matrice, Mavic Enterprise, FlyCart cargo, Dock autonomous systems), and enterprise cameras (Zenmuse) along with supporting software (FlightHub 2, Terra, Pilot 2, Pix4D). The company serves individual consumers and enterprise customers through its e-commerce platform heliboss.cl, physical showrooms in Santiago and Antofagasta, and dedicated enterprise sales teams, while also providing authorized DJI technical repair services.

Product overview

Heliboss Chile is an authorized DJI dealer offering a comprehensive portfolio of consumer, professional, and industrial drone products along with cameras, gimbals, audio equipment, and enterprise solutions. The consumer lineup includes the Neo Series (compact beginner drones), Mini Series (ultralight drones under 250g including Mini 5 Pro and Flip), Air Series (mid-range with advanced cameras), Avata FPV Series (immersive first-person flight), and Mavic Series (professional consumer drones). The Osmo ecosystem covers action cameras (Action 6, 360), pocket cameras (Pocket 4), mobile gimbals (Osmo Mobile 8), and wireless microphones (Mic series). Professional products include DJI Inspire cinema drones and Ronin camera stabilizers. Industrial offerings encompass Mavic Enterprise drones (thermal, multispectral variants), Matrice Series (high-performance inspection drones including the new Matrice 4 and Matrice 400 with 59-minute flight time), FlyCart cargo drones, and Dock autonomous drone systems. Enterprise cameras include Zenmuse thermal (H30T), multispectral, photogrammetry (P1), and LiDAR (L2) payloads. Specialized software includes DJI FlightHub 2 (fleet management), DJI Terra (mapping), DJI Pilot 2 (flight control), DJI SmartFarm Platform (agriculture), and Pix4D photogrammetry suite. The company also offers power stations, accessories, and technical services including authorized DJI repair with extended warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DJI Consumer Drone Series (Neo, Mini, Air, Avata, Mavic, Lito) Comprehensive consumer drone lineup including DJI Neo (compact beginner drones with gesture control), Mini (ultralight under-250g drones), Air (mid-range with dual cameras), Avata (FPV drones), Mavic (professional consumer drones with Hasselblad cameras), and Lito (lightweight beginner drones). For hobbyists, travelers, content creators, and amateur pilots seeking portable, easy-to-use drones with advanced camera systems and obstacle avoidance.
• DJI Mavic Enterprise Series Compact enterprise drones for commercial applications including inspections, search and rescue, and public safety. Includes Mavic 3E, Mavic 3T (thermal), and Mavic 3M (multispectral) variants with features such as zoom cameras, speakers, strobe lights, and RTK positioning. For enterprise and government customers requiring portable industrial-grade aerial solutions.
• DJI Matrice Industrial Drone Series
• DJI FlyCart Cargo Drones
• DJI Dock Autonomous Drone Systems
• DJI Zenmuse Enterprise Cameras
• DJI Inspire Series Professional Cinema Drones
• DJI Ronin Professional Camera Stabilizers
• DJI Osmo Creator Cameras and Gimbals (Action, Pocket, Mobile) Creator-focused camera ecosystem including the Osmo Action Series (rugged action cameras with variable aperture), Osmo Pocket Series (pocket-sized stabilized cameras with 3-axis gimbals and 1-inch sensors), and Osmo Mobile Series (smartphone stabilizers with 360-degree rotation). For content creators, vloggers, and travel videographers.
• DJI Mic Wireless Microphones Wireless microphone systems including Mic Mini, Mic 2, Mic 3, and Mic Mini 2S with features like 32-bit floating-point recording, AI noise cancellation, and direct OsmoAudio connection. For content creators, journalists, and videographers needing professional audio capture.
• DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral Agricultural Drone
• Counter-Drone Solutions (Skyfend)
• Portable Power Stations
• DJI Drone Software Suite (FlightHub 2, Terra, Pilot 2, SmartFarm)
• Pix4D Photogrammetry Software
• Authorized DJI Technical Service

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DJI ChilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial DJI Chile distributor, representing the full range of DJI consumer and enterprise products including consumer drones, industrial platforms, cameras, and software solutions. Heliboss serves as the primary DJI authorized channel partner in Chile.
• DJI IndustrialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial DJI Industrial distributor for enterprise and industrial drone solutions in Chile, including Matrice series, Mavic Enterprise series, thermal cameras, and multispectral sensors.
• DJI EnterprisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for DJI Enterprise products including DJI Dock, Matrice 4 series, and specialized industrial solutions with access to DJI's enterprise ecosystem and support.
• WingtraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Wingtra VTOL drones in Chile, complementing the fixed-wing and multi-rotor drone portfolio for surveying and mapping applications.
• MicasenseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Micasense multispectral cameras used in agricultural drone applications for crop health monitoring and precision agriculture.
• SenteraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for Sentera agricultural sensors and drone inspection solutions, supporting precision agriculture and crop monitoring applications.
• SkyfendminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Skyfend counter-drone and detection solutions, complementing the product portfolio with security and surveillance offerings.
• GPCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner for drone accessories and peripheral equipment distributed through Heliboss channel.
• CynovaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for Cynova drone accessories including landing pads, protective cases, and controller accessories.
• ManfrottominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner for professional camera support equipment including tripods and stabilizers complementary to drone products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Parrot: European drone manufacturer with consumer and professional lines (including senseFly fixed-wing mapping drones). Comparable as a multi-segment drone OEM with products that overlap Heliboss's catalog breadth.
• Skydio: U.S.-based autonomous drone manufacturer focused on inspection, public safety, and defense. Comparable as an enterprise drone platform alternative that could compete for the same Chilean industrial customers.
• Autel Robotics: Drone manufacturer competing directly with DJI across consumer and enterprise segments. Comparable as an alternative OEM whose products could be added to Heliboss's portfolio or compete against its DJI offering.
• DJI: Global drone manufacturer and the parent brand of essentially Heliboss's entire catalog. Comparable as the broad incumbent whose direct sales and channel decisions shape Heliboss's economics and competitive context.

Direct peers

• DroneNerds: U.S.-based DJI enterprise drone distributor and authorized service center offering consumer, professional, and industrial drone solutions. Directly comparable as a multi-channel DJI authorized distributor combining retail, enterprise sales, and technical services.
• Advexure: U.S. DJI enterprise solutions provider and authorized reseller serving public safety, inspection, and industrial customers. Comparable as a DJI-focused value-added distributor with enterprise sales motion and integration expertise.

Emerging players

• Sentera: Manufacturer of agricultural sensors and drone inspection solutions. Already a Heliboss distribution partner — comparable as a multispectral/sensor vendor whose products attach to Heliboss's enterprise drone sales.
• Pix4D: Photogrammetry software vendor (Mapper, Fields, Cloud). Already a Heliboss software partner — comparable as a drone data-processing software provider attached to the enterprise hardware stack.
• AgEagle Aerial Systems: Provider of drone-based agricultural sensing and analytics solutions. Comparable as an enterprise drone solutions player targeting the same agriculture and inspection use cases as Heliboss's Mavic Multispectral and Matrice offerings.
• Wingtra: VTOL fixed-wing drone manufacturer focused on surveying and mapping. Already a Heliboss distribution partner — directly comparable as an enterprise drone OEM sold through the same channel motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/helibosschile
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dji-enterprise-heliboss-chile

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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