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NDAA-Compliant Drones

Carrier HX8 Tether

The Carrier HX8 Tether is not just a drone — it is a complete, persistent aerial infrastructure. By merging the extreme redundancy of the HX8 coaxial octocopter with the 5,000w continuous power of the LEAP Solo 5K, operators can maintain uninterrupted airborne operations for up to 24 hours.


Housed in highly portable, rugged cases, the entire ecosystem is designed for rapid two-person deployment — engineered for the most demanding industrial, scientific, and military applications.

UP TO 24 HOURS

Flight Time

21 LBS

Max Payload

30 GBPS

Secure Data Throughput

400 FT

Max Altitude AGL

Built Different | Persistent Power | Unjammable Data


Coaxial X8 motor redundancy, 5,000w continuous shore-fed power, and up to 30 Gbps of secure fiber-optic data — engineered for missions where landing simply isn't an option.

Airborne Persistence | Leave Range Anxiety Behind | The LEAP Solo 5K


The LEAP Solo 5K provides 5,000w of continuous power via a specialized hybrid tether. Operating off 220VAC shore power or a 12,000w AC generator, the system allows the HX8 to maintain an overwatch position up to 400 feet AGL for up to 24 hours without the need to land.

The auto-tensioning winch keeps the line at optimal tension across full altitude transitions — no operator intervention, no risk of slack.

5,000 W Continuous Power

Up to 24 Hours Flight Time

Auto-Tensioning

Winch

220VAC

Input

Secure Connectivity | Built for RF-Denied Operations | Up to 30 Gbps Secure Data


The hybrid tether houses dedicated fiber optic lines capable of transmitting secure air-to-ground data via 2 Fibers (20Gbps) or 3 Fibers (30Gbps). This true Fly-By-Tether capability ensures unjammable command, control, and data backhaul even in heavily RF-contested or denied environments.

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports, PoE+, and dedicated fiber pairs deliver the headroom mission-critical work demands — without the latency or security exposure of any wireless radio link.

Up to 30 Gbps Data

Fly-By-Tether

RF-Denied Ready

2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports

Ground Infrastructure | Mission Control on the Ground | The Electronics Bay


The brain of the operation resides safely on the ground. The ruggedized Electronics Bay houses a customized shock mount rack — available in 8U, 10U, or 12U — featuring direct fiber and ethernet connections.


It acts as an integrated data hub, actively routing multi-sensor intelligence to satellite, cellular, or microwave backhauls so commanders have real-time situational awareness from the rack to the cloud.

8U / 10U / 12U Rack Options

Integrated Data 

Router

48V Accessory

Power

Weatherproof

Display

Aerial Architecture | Heavy-Lift Redundancy | 21 lbs of Payload Capacity


The airborne component relies on the proven, USA-made Carrier HX8 coaxial octocopter. Stripped of heavy flight batteries, payload capacity is increased to a massive 21 lbs — enough to deploy multiple heavy professional payloads simultaneously with absolute stability and motor redundancy.

Eight coaxial motors deliver layered fault tolerance, the foldable airframe collapses for streamlined transport, and aircraft-grade aluminum keeps the platform mission-ready in the harshest field conditions.

Up to 30 Gbps Data

Fly-By-Tether

RF-Denied Ready

2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports

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Node 01

HX8 with AC-DC Converter

Node 01 — HX8 with AC-DC Converter

HX8 with AC-DC Converter

The proven HX8 coaxial octocopter wired to an onboard AC-DC converter so the tether can feed the airframe directly with shore-fed power. 21 lbs of professional payload capacity via a universal connector, X8 coaxial propulsion, and foldable booms that collapse to roughly 40% of operational size for transport.

Payload Capacity

21 LBS


Max Altitude

400 FT AGL

Propulsion

X8 Coaxial


Onboard Power

AC-DC Converter

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Node 02

Tether & Power Module

Node 02 — Tether & Power Module

Hybrid Tether + Auto-Tensioning Winch

A specialized hybrid line co-routes 50–60 VDC propulsion power and dedicated fiber-optic data cores between the airframe and the ground. The integrated tether module combines the auto-tensioning motor-controlled winch with the LEAP Solo 5K power source — one rugged 120 lb transport case feeds 5,000w of continuous propulsion power up the line.

Continuous Power

5,000w


Tensioning

Auto Motor-Controlled


Tether Reach

400 FT AGL Max


Data Cores

Fiber Optic

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Node 03 — Electronics Bay

Ruggedized Shock Mount Rack

Node 03 — Electronics Bay

Ruggedized Shock Mount Rack

The brain of the operation. A weatherproof shock mount rack — available in 8U, 10U, or 12U — with direct fiber and ethernet connections, an integrated data router, and a built-in display for live mission telemetry and backhaul to satellite, cellular, or microwave links.

Rack Options

8U / 10U / 12U


Data Hub

Integrated Router

Accessory Power

48V


Display

Weatherproof

Full Technical Specifications

Power & Tether Systems

Input Power

220VAC (Shore, Generator, Vehicle)

Propulsion Power

50–60 VDC | 50VDC - 55VDC (12S) | 5,000w Continuous

Tether Control

Automatic Motor-Controlled Winch

Payload Power

5.3V · 12/14V · 24/28V · 48 Vbat (Universal Connector)

Tether Length

400 ft AGL Max (122m AGL)

Tether Partner

USAS LEAP Solo 5K

Data & Connectivity

Data Throughput

2 Fibers (20Gbps) / 3 Fibers (30Gbps)

Payload Data Ports

2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1 PoE+ Ethernet port, 1–2 Fiber

Backhaul Ready

LEO/GEO Sat, LTE/5G, Microwave PtoP

Rack Options

8U / 10U / 12U Shock Mount

Airframe & Performance

Max Payload

21 lbs

Max Speed

33.6 mph (14 m/s)

Max Takeoff Weight

55 lbs (25 kg)

Operating Temperature

-20°F to 120°F

Made In

USA

Persistent Surveillance & Overwatch

Achieve unbroken aerial situational awareness for major events or border security operations — mounting heavy multi-sensor optical arrays that require continuous power and zero downtime.

Disaster Communication Relays

Deploy high-capacity communication nodes over disaster zones to rapidly restore cellular, radio, and wireless network coverage for first responders when ground infrastructure goes dark.

Secure Infrastructure Monitoring

Operate safely in complex industrial environments or RF-denied zones where traditional wireless radio links are impossible — utilizing the system's hardwired Fly-By-Tether commands and fiber-optic data backhaul.

Product Literature

Download the HX8 Tether
Product Brochure

Full technical specifications, payload compatibility matrix, LEAP Solo 5K ecosystem details, and ordering information — in a single field-ready PDF.

Get in Touch

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