Product overview

DM HX Gen 3

A heavy-lift multi-rotor UAV designed for professional and specialist applications requiring extended flight times, payload flexibility and precise positioning.

Featuring a six-motor configuration, carbon fibre construction and modular payload mounting system, the DM HX Gen 3 delivers a versatile platform for a wide range of operational requirements.

Key features and benefits

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Extended flight endurance - Achieve flight times of more than 84 minutes, supporting longer missions and reducing operational interruptions.
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High payload capacity - Carry payloads up to 12kg, enabling integration of cameras, sensors, communications equipment and specialist mission systems.
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Precision positioning - Integrated GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou support provides positioning accuracy down to 2cm with RTK enabled.
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Flexible payload integration - Customisable payload mounting system with vibration damping allows the drone to be configured for a wide variety of applications.
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Reliable autonomous operation - Advanced flight modes include waypoint navigation, return-to-launch, altitude hold, follow mode and automated take-off and landing.
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Built for demanding environments - Carbon fibre construction, wide operating temperature range and operation in light rain help support reliable deployment in challenging conditions.

DM HX Gen 3 drone - specifications

Physical specifications

Designed for mobility and rapid deployment

The DM HX Gen 3 combines a large operational footprint with a compact transport configuration for easy deployment in the field.

  • Motor-to-motor span: 1,067mm
  • Operational dimensions: 1,218 × 1055 × up to 710mm
  • Dimensions with propellers extended: 1,746 × 1,583 × up to 710mm
  • Pack-down dimensions: 880 × 660 × 483mm
  • Payload ground clearance: Up to 280mm (short legs) or 380mm (long legs)
  • Assembly/disassembly time: Less than 2 minutes

Performance and flight systems

Advanced flight control and navigation

Designed for stable flight, precise control and dependable mission execution.

  • Flight endurance: More than 84 minutes
  • Flight controller: Cube Orange
  • Maximum pitch/roll angle: 45°
  • Telemetry frequencies: 2.4 / 5.8GHz
  • Supported satellite systems: GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou
  • Flight modes: Loiter, altitude hold, stabilised flight, return-to-launch, waypoint navigation, follow mode and automated take-off/landing

Power and electronics

Efficient and scalable power system

The six-motor platform provides dependable lifting capability while supporting a variety of payload and battery configurations.

  • 6 brushless electric motors
  • Carbon fibre propellers
  • Lithium polymer (LiPo) battery system
  • 44.4V operating voltage
  • Integrated

Payload and mission capabilities

Configurable for operational requirements

The modular design allows payloads to be mounted above or below the aircraft, depending on mission requirements.

  • Maximum payload: 12kg
  • Payload location: Bottom mount (top mount optional)
  • Carbon fibre payload plate
  • Integrated rail system
  • Vibration-damped payload mounting
  • Customisable payload configurations

Operational capabilities

Ready for real-world conditions

Designed to perform across a range of environmental and operational conditions.

  • Maximum horizontal speed: 20m/s
  • Maximum vertical speed: 6m/s
  • Wind tolerance: Up to 12m/s
  • Operating temperature: -20°C to +45°C
  • Light rain operation
  • Heavy rain operation available as an option

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