Carrier Hx8 Tether is a coaxial octocopter with tethered continuous power, 8 kg payload, virtually unlimited flight time, and high-speed data connectivity.

# Harris Aerial Carrier Hx8 Tether – Long-Endurance Coaxial Octocopter

The Carrier Hx8 Tether by Harris Aerial is a high-end coaxial octocopter UAV featuring tethered continuous power via the LEAP Solo II system, enabling virtually unlimited flight duration. Engineered for industrial, ISR, and public safety applications, it combines heavy-lift capability with real-time, high-speed data connectivity.

Key Features

• Tethered Continuous Power: Operates with a 6.2 kW tether, supplying sustained energy for long-duration missions.

• High-Speed Data: Supports over 20 Gbps air-to-ground transmission for real-time payload data and control.

• Payload Capacity: Handles up to 8 kg, suitable for EO/IR cameras, communication equipment, mapping, and ISR sensors.

• Foldable and Portable: Collapsible arms and rugged transport cases ensure rapid deployment and ease of transport.

• Advanced Safety: Triple redundant IMU, dual RTK GNSS, ADS-B tracking, and autonomous/manual control enhance operational security and reliability.

• Long-Endurance Operation: The 450 ft (137 m) tether allows persistent station-keeping without reliance on onboard batteries.

Applications

• Continuous surveillance and monitoring

• Communication relay and network backhaul

• Mapping and inspection operations

• Search and rescue missions

• Counter-drone and ISR operations