HD-408

A state of the art hybrid aircraft

The perfect balance of performance and portability for demanding aerial operations. Delivering 17kg payload capacity for 30 minutes or 8kg for 3+hours with car transportable convenience.

teh HD-408 drone from hecto drone seen from an angle slightly above it

Core Benefits with the HD-408

  • Operational Redundancy

    Eight motor configuration ensures continued flight capability even with motor failures

  • Weather Resistance

    Carbon fiber construction withstands adverse conditions for reliable year round operations

  • 21 TOPS Computing Power

    Advanced onboard processing enables real time data analysis and autonomous operations

  • Car Transportable

    Compact design fits standard vehicles for rapid deployment anywhere

Payload vs Flight Time Calculator

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30m

Flight time

8

Kg

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One of the hecto drone team members controlling the drone
One of the hecto drone technicians working on of the hecto drone drones
A technician from hecto drone doing an inspection of the a hecto drone drone
On of the hecto drone team members looking at the HD-606 drone flying over a field
One of the hecto drone team members controlling the drone
One of the hecto drone technicians working on of the hecto drone drones
A technician from hecto drone doing an inspection of the a hecto drone drone

HD-408 Specifications

HD-408 specsheet

Dimensions

Width

1300 mm

Diagonal

1770 mm

Height of landing gear

150-500 mm

Weights

Max. takeoff weight

49 kg

Gross Payload

19 kg

Fuel Tank

15L

Max. fuel

11.7 kg

System

Motors

8

Voltage

48 V

Generator continuous power

7000 W

Battery capacity

5 Ah

Generator time between overhauls

200 h

Battery only flight time at max. payload

1,5 m

Payload

Payload Power (W)

480

Connector

Deutsch 4 pin

Payload fixing attachment

M6 bolt

Flight characteristics

Max. speed

15 m/s
54 km/h
29 knts

Operating temperature (°C)

-20 to +40

Max. wind speed

10 m/s

A great variety of medium duty applications

The HD-408 offers wide ranging defense reconnaissance for extended surveillance missions.

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The drone provides, despite its light weight and elegant design, reliable cargo delivery on remote locations and tactical supply operations. Furthermore, it is extremely practical for industrial inspections such as infrastructure monitoring and asset evaluation. Last, but not least, the HD-408 is great for long duration surveys, among these for comprehensive mapping and inspection missions covering extensive areas.

A man in a work vest flying a small drone
A man in a work vest flying a small drone

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