Stockholm, [May 18, 2026] - European-built hybrid-electric UAS delivers 3-hour endurance, 10 kg payload, and 50+ km mission radius
Xer Technologies today launched the X8 PRO, a long-endurance hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft system for demanding defence and commercial missions, alongside the expanded Xer Tactical Solutions portfolio and a new corporate website at www.xer-tech.com. The X8 PRO is available now and replaces the X8 as Xer's sole production platform.
The X8 PRO carries up to 10 kg of payload, delivers up to 3 hours of flight endurance, operates across a 50+ km mission radius, and deploys from a vehicle in under 3 minutes. It remains stable in winds up to 35 knots and temperatures from −20°C to +45°C - conditions that ground conventional battery-powered multicopters.
The system bridges the gap between battery-powered multicopters and full-scale crewed platforms, delivering the endurance and reliability required for persistent ISR, SIGINT collection, counter-UAV operations, mine and UXO detection, and maritime surveillance - at a fraction of the operating cost and carbon footprint of conventional airborne systems.
Through Xer Tactical Solutions, the platform supports three core mission sets: airborne SIGINT and counter-UAV, mine and UXO detection, and persistent maritime operations. More than 25 payloads are integrated and hot-swap enabled for rapid field reconfiguration. The platform is STANAG 4817 and STANAG 4609-compliant for full NATO C2 interoperability and supports GNSS-denied environments through alternative PNT solutions.
"The future of autonomous capability will be defined by platforms that combine endurance, adaptability, and seamless operational integration across multiple mission environments," stated Erik Herlyn, CEO of Xer Technologies. "Europe is moving decisively in that direction - and Xer is building for that future."
Xer will present at AOC Europe 2026 in Helsinki (19 May), the STA General Assembly in Thun, and DroneVation & Defence 2026 in Vienna.