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H4C Quad – Compact Heavy-Lift Drone | Harris Aerial
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Harris Aerial — USA-Made Heavy-Lift Drone

H4C QUAD

Compact Power. Uncompromising Precision.

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MADE IN
United States

Engineered for
Maximum Impact
Minimum Footprint

Compact power. Uncompromising precision. The H4C pairs two massive 8 Ah intelligent 12S smart batteries with a foldable, IP54-rated airframe to deliver a true 4 kg payload and up to 50 minutes of flight — in a form factor that fits in a car seat or backpack.

Designed, manufactured, assembled, and supported in the United States. When mission success is non-negotiable, the H4C is your platform.

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H4C Features Overview

Built Different
Performs Different

Proprietary airframe design, military-grade electronics, and a modular payload bay engineered for every mission profile — from precision agriculture to search and rescue.

H4C Robust Architecture H4C Robust Architecture — Detail View

Robust Architecture
Zero Compromises

The H4C's proprietary airframe is injection molded from aerospace-grade thermoplastics giving the best durability and strength-to-weight ratio in its class. Every component on the H4C is over-engineered to handle the full-rated 4 kg payload with structural margin to spare.

IP54-rated electronics bay keeps sensitive components protected in rain, dust, and field-level abuse that would destroy lesser platforms.

Thermoplastic Frame IP54 (Expected) USA Manufactured

Payload Superiority
Any Sensor · Any Mission

A dampened modular quick-release mount puts any sensor or payload in the air in 45 seconds. The H4C's 4 kg / 8.8 lb capacity handles the full library of professional payloads — survey, mapping, thermal, multispectral, and custom cargo — without singular dependence on any one manufacturer.

Configurable aux power (48V vbat, 24/28V, 12/14V, 5V) and a full data interface stack (Ethernet, UART, CAN, GPIO, HDMI, USB-C) mean any sensor in your kit goes airborne the same way — bring your own, mount it, fly.

4 KG Max Payload Quick-Release Mount 48V Aux Power 45 Sec Swap
H4C Quad Payload Superiority – Mount Detail and Connection Diagram
H4C Quad Back-Angle View — Smart Battery System
H4C Dual 12S Smart Battery System

Smart Power System
50 Minutes Max Endurance

The H4C operates with two intelligent 12S smart batteries in parallel — 8 Ah each, 16 Ah combined — delivering redundant power distribution and a class-leading 50-minute flight time unloaded, with a duration of over 24 minutes with a maximum 4 kg payload.

Hot-swap compatible. Battery installation and removal takes under 30 seconds in the field, maximizing operational tempo between sorties.

2× 8 Ah 12S Smart 50 Min Unloaded Hot-Swap System Redundant Power
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Compact by Design
Capable by Default

Unfolded (Prop Tip-to-Tip) 1510 mm / 59.4"
Unfolded Height 470 mm / 18.5"
Folded (L × W × H) 414 × 380 × 238 mm
Empty Weight 8.15 kg
Max Takeoff Weight 12.15 kg / 26.8 lbs
IP Rating IP54 (expected)
Operating Temperature -20°C to 49°C
Service Ceiling 12,000 ft / 3,658 m AMSL

The H4C's folded profile allows single-operator transport in a standard hard-shell case. From transit to airborne in under 90 seconds — built for operations where time is a tactical asset.

H4C Quad Low Front View
Front Profile
H4C Quad Back View
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H4C Quad Angled
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Flight Time · Payload Weight

Drag the slider to model real-world mission profiles. All data sourced from controlled flight tests at MSL. Results may vary by altitude, temperature, and wind conditions.

* Performance tested at sea level, 20°C, no-wind conditions. At 12,000 ft service ceiling, expect ~15% flight time reduction. Payload includes all sensor and mounting hardware weight.

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Key Data Points
No Payload 50 min
2 KG Payload ~32 min
Max 4 KG Payload ~24 min

Smart Batteries

Intelligent batteries with built-in BMS, featuring active monitoring and cell balancing.

RTK Enabled GNSS Onboard

Provides survey-grade precision down to centimeter-level. Natively supports NTRIP workflow.

Active Terrain Following

The built-in rangefinder provides feedback to actively track terrain and correct altitude in real time.

Onboard Compute

Built-in mission computer for GNSS-denied navigation, obstacle avoidance, and custom applications.

Every Detail
Precisely Engineered

Frame Type
Foldable Quadcopter
Construction
Aerospace-Grade Injection-Molded Thermoplastic
IP Rating
IP54 (expected)
Unfolded Dimensions
Prop Tip-to-Tip 1510 mm / 59.4" · Height 470 mm / 18.5"
Folded Dimensions
414 × 380 × 238 mm (16.3 × 15 × 9.4")
Operating Temp
-20°C to 49°C / -4°F to 120°F
Empty Weight
8.15 kg
Max Takeoff Weight
12.15 kg / 26.8 lbs
Origin
Made in USA
Max Flight Time
50 min (no payload) / ~24 min (4 kg)
Max Payload
4 kg / 8.8 lbs
Service Ceiling AMSL
12,000 ft / 3,658 m (Payload Dependent)
Service Ceiling AGL
400 ft / 122 m (FAA Limited)
Max Horizontal Speed
23 m/s
Max Vertical Speed
3 m/s
Max Lean Angle
30°
Max Operational Wind
30 mph / 13 m/s
Flight Modes
GPS Loiter · Altitude Hold · Fully Autonomous
GPS
Dual RTK GNSS
Battery Type
2 × 8,000 mAh 12S HV LiPo
Battery Capacity
16,000 mAh (combined)
Nominal Battery Voltage
45.6V (12S)
Peak Battery Voltage
52.2V
Battery Life Cycle
Up to 300 flights
Battery Connector
L01FA12C-DJ1C05C (Power + CAN Bus)
Power Available
48V (vbat) · 24/28V · 12/14V · 5V
Redundancy
Parallel 12S Batteries · Triple Redundant IMU
Safety Features
Battery Voltage & Amperage Monitoring
Flight Controller
Cube Orange+ / Pixhawk Compatible
Autopilot Software
ArduCopter (Latest Stable)
GNSS
Dual GPS + GLONASS + BeiDou
C2 Link
900 MHz / 2.4 GHz Selectable
Max C2 Range
15 km (BVLOS capable)
Video Link
1080p60 / 720p120 (HDMI out)
RTK Option
Here3+ / Emlid RS2 Compatible
Failsafe
Auto RTH / Hover / Land
Ground Control
Mission Planner / QGroundControl
Mount Type
Dampened Modular Quick-Release
Max Payload
4 kg / 8.8 lbs
Power Available
48V (vbat) · 24/28V · 12/14V · 5V
Data Interface
Ethernet · UART · CAN Bus · GPIO · HDMI · USB-C
Radio Frequencies
2.4 GHz (ISM) · 902-928 MHz
Swap Time
45 seconds

Built for Every Mission

From precision agriculture to critical infrastructure inspection, the H4C's versatility makes it the platform of choice for professionals who can't afford failure.

Precision Agriculture

Sub-2cm GSD mapping at 120m AGL with any compatible multispectral payload. Generate NDVI maps, identify crop stress zones, and plan variable-rate applications in a single flight.

Survey & Mapping

RTK-precision aerial surveys for construction, mining, and land management. Capture photogrammetry data over hundreds of acres per flight at centimeter accuracy.

Search & Rescue

Up to 50-minute endurance enables wide-area SAR operations with thermal imaging payloads. Cover terrain inaccessible by ground in minutes. Operate in -20°C environments.

Public Safety

Deploy rapidly to emergency scenes with 15km C2 range and BVLOS capability. Carry communications relays, spotlights, or supply drops in a single airframe.

Get First Access
to the H4C Quad

The H4C is slated for limited first-run production in Q4 2026. Reserve your unit today and lock in launch pricing. Our team is available to discuss custom configurations, fleet pricing, and payload integration support.

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Product Brochure

Full technical specifications, payload compatibility matrix, application case studies, and ordering information — in a single field-ready PDF.