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Aurelia X8 MAX

Air Drones (UAV/UAS)

Description

The Aurelia X8 MAX is a heavy-lift professional octocopter drone designed for enterprise and industrial applications. It features an 8-rotor design with motor-out tolerance for redundancy, carrying up to 11 kg (24 lb) payloads with 50 minutes of flight time. Powered by Pixhawk flight controllers running ArduPilot software, the platform offers extensive customization for missions including surveying, mapping, inspection, cargo delivery, and specialized sensor operations. The foldable carbon fiber airframe enables quick deployment in under 30 seconds, while advanced features include RTK/PPK support, ADS-B integration, and BVLOS readiness.

About the Company

Aurelia Aerospace

Aurelia Aerospace is a professional drone manufacturer specializing in heavy-lift drones for commercial and industrial applications. They offer X4, X6, and X8 series drones with high payload capaci...

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Core Information

Product class
Enterprise Professional Industrial
Platform category
Multirotor
Rotor configuration
Octocopter
Primary use cases
Surveying/Mapping Inspection Delivery/Logistics Public Safety/Search & Rescue Defense/ISR Environmental Monitoring Construction/Mining Oil & Gas/Energy Telecom/Infrastructure
Release status
In production
Name
Aurelia X8 MAX

Performance & Dimensions

Empty weight (kg)
6
Service ceiling (m)
3000
Endurance (minutes)
50
Max wind resistance (m/s)
8
Max takeoff weight (MTOW) (kg)
23
Max payload (kg)
11
Max speed (km/h)
56
Max flight distance (km)
5

Airframe & Propulsion

Frame materials
Carbon fiber
Propulsion type
Electric (Battery)
Battery chemistry
Li-ion
Nominal voltage (V)
44
Redundant power system
Number of batteries
2
Battery capacity (Wh)
2220
Foldable design

Payload & Interfaces

Payload interfaces/mounts
Bottom mount Quick-release Payload bay
Supported gimbal size
Not specified
Integrated payloads
Rangefinder LiDAR

Avionics, Navigation & Autonomy

Autopilot features
Waypoint missions Auto takeoff/landing Hover/Position hold Geofencing Return-to-home (RTH) Failsafe/RTL on link loss Swarm/multi-vehicle
GNSS systems
GPS GLONASS Galileo BeiDou
RTK/PPK support
RTK+PPK
Obstacle avoidance sensors
LiDAR
Flight controller platform
Pixhawk/PX4 ArduPilot
Redundant IMU

Communications & Control

Control link types
900 MHz/915 MHz 433 MHz/868 MHz 5.8 GHz
Encryption standard
AES-128 AES-256
Ground control compatibility
Proprietary GCS QGroundControl Mission Planner
Control link range (km)
5
Controller included
SDK available
MAVLink support
Video downlink type
Other
Video downlink resolution
Not specified

Operational Capabilities

Operating environments
Urban Rural Maritime Mountainous Arctic/Cold Desert/Hot Industrial
Takeoff/landing methods
VTOL
Required crew size
1
BVLOS ready

Environmental & Durability

IP rating
IP43
Operating temperature min (°C)
-15
Operating temperature max (°C)
50
Corrosion resistant

Safety

Redundancy features
Dual GPS Dual IMU Motor-out tolerance Dual flight controllers
Parachute system
None
ADS-B IN
ADS-B OUT

Compliance & Certification

Other certifications/standards
Transport Canada RPAS Safety assurance
NDAA Section 889 compliant
Export control status
EAR99
EASA class marking
C3
Remote ID compliance
US Standard RID

Logistics & Commercial

Included in box
Aircraft Batteries Charger Cables/Adapters Tools Documentation
Optional accessories
Travel Case Spare Battery Sets Spare Propeller Sets Landing Pad Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses support Extended 2-year warranty
Availability status
Made-to-order
Price notes
Configuration-dependent pricing for bundles and accessories
Unit price (USD)
10399
Shipping restrictions
Ships globally with regional frequency variations
Warranty (months)
6