Introducing the X8: A Versatile Multirotor Drone
The X8 stands out as a robust multirotor drone, boasting an impressive flight duration exceeding 2.5 hours and a payload capacity reaching up to 7 kilograms. Its innovative hybrid fuel-electric propulsion system makes it an extraordinary choice for extending flight time and operational range, surpassing the limitations of customary battery-powered drones. Designed with insights from thousands of operational hours, this UAV adheres to stringent aerospace reliability and safety standards, enabling it to undertake complex Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) missions.
Engineered for Extreme Conditions
This industrial-grade UAV is meticulously crafted for optimal performance in harsh environments, including rain, snow, freezing temperatures, and wind gusts of up to 35 knots. Its lightweight carbon-fiber structure features foldable swift-release arms, facilitating easy transport.The X8 can be swiftly deployed and ready for flight in just two minutes.
Customizable for Diverse Applications
The X8 platform is highly adaptable, allowing for a variety of sensors and payloads tailored to specific operational needs. It is suitable for numerous applications, such as inspections, public safety, search and rescue operations, disaster management, and environmental monitoring. The drone can accommodate both single and multiple sensor configurations, including:
- EO/IR (electro-optical/infrared) imaging systems
- LiDAR scanning technology
- ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) sensors
- Ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
- Multispectral and hyperspectral sensors
- Radioactivity and gas detection instruments
- Additional fuel tanks for extended missions
Advanced Dialog and Safety Features
The X8 is equipped with various communication options, including long-range RF (compliant with European or US standards), 4G cellular, and satellite communications (SATCOM). It incorporates numerous advanced safety features, such as integrated collision avoidance systems, an autonomously deploying parachute for emergencies, and a backup battery to ensure safe landings.
This drone is certified for operation in both the EASA “Open” and “Specific” categories.
Specifications Overview
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | Flight mode: 203 x 203 x 62 cm (6.66 x 6.66 x 2.03 ft) Transport mode: 60 x 60 x 62 cm (1.97 x 1.97 x 2.03 ft) |
| Flight Time vs Payload | 2.5 hrs @ 4kg payload 1.5 hrs @ 5kg payload 1.1 hrs @ 7kg payload |
| Maximum Speed | 72 km/h / 39 knots / 20 m/s |
| Maintenance interval | 100 hours |
| Engine Maintenance | 200 hours |