The Xer X8 PRO is a long-endurance, hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft system built for the most demanding defence and commercial missions. Up to 10 kg payload, 3 hours endurance, BVLOS-ready, and engineered to keep flying when the weather, the airspace and the mission turn complex.
3 hrs
Flight endurance
10 kg
Payload capacity
50+ km
Mission radius
-20°C to +45°C
Temperature range
Mission-ready
The X8 PRO bridges the gap between battery-powered multirotors and full-scale crewed helicopter platforms. Hybrid-electric propulsion delivers the endurance, payload power and reliability needed for industrial inspection, surveillance and tactical operations — at a fraction of the operating cost and carbon footprint of helicopters.
3-Hour Endurance
The hybrid powertrain delivers up to 3 hours flight time – enough to cover an entire transmission corridor or surveillance arc on a single sortie. Up to 10 kg of usable payload with abundant onboard electrical power for multi-sensor pods, EO/IR gimbals, LiDAR, SAR, SIGINT receivers and counter-UAV effectors.
Wind & weather resilient
Reliable in winds up to 35 knots and across a wide temperature envelope from ‒20 °C to +45 °C. You can trust the X8 PRO when conditions ground other platforms.
Modular Payload Bay
An open, customisable payload architecture lets operators swap mission kits in minutes — from inspection sensors to tactical ISR packages.
Reduce Costs
Compared to battery-powered drones, the X8 PRO’s 3 hr flight time will completely change how you operate today. Xer X8 PRO offer significant cost savings for many common use cases since it can replace helicopters and other crewed vehicles.
Reduce emissions
Compared to using helicopters, the X8 PRO UAS can drastically reduce CO2 emissions. The hybrid engine is fuel-effective and powerful. It provides ample electrical power onboard to run energy-demanding payloads such as advanced sensors, flood- or spotlights, winches etc.
Reduce risks
The X8 PRO takes on complex missions in adverse weather, at night or with limited visibility, or in dangerous, remote locations where a conventional drone or helicopter is not an option.
Tactical Solutions
Xer Unmanned Aircraft Systems for defence.
Early detection. Stand-off sensing. Actionable intelligence.
Commercial Solutions
Xer Technologies’ solutions for commercial operations such as Powerline inspections and Oil and Gas
Specifications
Platform Specifications
- Airframe: Hybrid-electric multicopter
- MTOW: 34 kg
- Endurance: up to 3 hrs
- Payload:up to 10 kg
- Radius: 50+ km from GCS
- Temperature: −20°C to +45°C
- Airspeed: 72 km/h (20 m/s)
- Data link: RF / SATCOM / Cellular Options
- Deploy: < 3 min from vehicle
Available Payloads
More than 25 integrated payloads, including:
EO/IR Cameras
DF/SIGINT
Cellular Detection
Topobathymetry
Magnetic Sensors
High-resolution RGB
Bathymetry LiDAR
Gas Detection/Quantification
Integration & Compliance
Full software suite for ISR / SIGINT mission operation and control
STANAG 4817-compliant interface for integration into NATO C2 systems
STANAG 4609-compliant video streaming for EO/IR payloads
GNSS-denied operation capability (integration with alternative PNT solutions)
Secure and encrypted communications across RF, SATCOM and IP networks
Open architecture enabling rapid payload and third-party system integration
European BVLOS approvals based on SORA and PDRA