Carrier HX8 Tether is Harris Aerial's persistent tethered octocopter system, combining the HX8 airframe with continuous ground power and fiber data transmission. The official page specifies up to 24 hours of operation, 21 lb payload capacity, 5,000 W continuous power and up to 30 Gbps secure data throughput.
Facts
Company: Harris Aerial
Type: Tethered Heavy Lift Drone System
Positioning: 24-hour persistent aerial platform
Function: Maintains powered overwatch, inspection or communications payloads in fixed aerial positions
Audience: Security, infrastructure and public-safety operators
Status: Commercial
Website: https://harrisaerial.com/hx8-tether/
Specifications
Max Payload Lb: 21 lb
Max Flight Time H: Up to
Continuous Power W: 5000 W
Max Altitude Agl Ft: 400 ft
Secure Data Throughput Gbps: 30 Gbps
Tether Input: 220 VAC shore power, generator or vehicle input
Tether System: USAS LEAP Solo 5K with automatic motor-controlled winch
Max Takeoff Weight Kg: 25 kg
Market context
Security, infrastructure and public-safety operators