Developed in response to industrial, scientific, and military demand for an exceptionally safe and foldable unmanned system, the Carrier HX8 utilizes a robust coaxial octocopter framework that delivers unparalleled motor redundancy.
Manufactured in the USA with the tightest tolerances, the HX8 is the most adaptable, powerful, and versatile coaxial octocopter in the Carrier series — built for mission reliability across the most demanding deployments.
43.2 MIN
Flight Time
8 KG
Max Payload
X8
Redundant Propulsion
40%
Folded Footprint
Crowned as the most foldable heavy-lift drone on the market, the HX8 features patent-pending collapsible booms that secure into ready position in seconds. Despite its expansive flight-ready geometry, the airframe folds to roughly 40% of its operational size with propellers still attached.
Eight coaxial motors deliver unmatched fault tolerance — redundant propulsion architecture engineered to keep mission-critical operations aloft well beyond what a quadcopter or hexacopter can support.
Battery Type
12S1P Smart LiPo (2x Batteries)
Battery Capacity
16,000 mAh per battery
Total Capacity
32,000 mAh
Peak Voltage
50.4 V
Nominal Voltage
44.4 V
Battery Connector
AS150U-F Anti-Spark
Recharge Time
1.5 hours
Battery Life Cycle
250 Flights
ORIGIN
Made in USA
Battery Configuration
2× 12S1P 16,000 mAh LiPo
Total Capacity
32,000 mAh
Max Vertical Speed
2.5 m/s (5.6 mph)
Service Ceiling
12,000 ft / 3,658 m AMSL
Max Flight Time
43.2 min (no payload)
Motors
8x KV100 equivalent
Propellers
Carbon Fiber w/ Aluminum Hub (29.2" x 9.2")
Max Takeoff Weight
25 kg (55 lbs)
IP Rating
IP43
Command, Control & Safety
Flight Controller
Cube Orange (Custom ArduPilot)
Radio Frequencies
2.4 GHz ISM / 902-928 MHz
Data Range
12.5 mi / 20 km · Extended-Range Radio Optional
GNSS
Dual RTK GNSS
IMU Redundancy
Triple Redundant IMU
Propulsion Redundancy
X8 Coaxial
Failsafes
Radio & Battery Failsafes
Flight Tracking
ADS-B Receiver
Compliance
NDAA Compliant
Payload Interface
Mount Type
Dampened Modular Quick-Release
MAX Payload
8 kg (17.6 lbs)
Mounting Width
21 inches
Aux Power Out
5.3V · 12/14V · 24/28V · 48 Vbat
Mount Compatibility
Universal Payload Connector
Compatibility
Professional payload library
Coaxial X8 redundancy and an extreme load-to-footprint ratio make the HX8 a natural fit for
missions where reliability outweighs convenience and the margin for failure is small.
A reliable lifeline for remote operations — deliver lifesaving supplies, scientific instruments, or critical equipment with the confidence that comes from coaxial motor redundancy.
An adaptable rail system and quick-release dovetail accommodate diverse professional optical and sensor equipment, turning the HX8 into a stable platform for high-resolution data capture.
Motor redundancy and platform stability make the HX8 well-suited to critical infrastructure work where equipment failure is not an option and operator confidence is part of the spec.
NDAA-compliant ground control, layered redundancy, and a foldable transport profile align the HX8 with federal, defense, and security mission profiles where compliance and resilience matter.
Coaxial X8 octocopter, 8 kg max payload, 43.2 min flight time, 16,000 mAh smart batteries — full spec sheet in a single field-ready PDF.
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