MX860 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

MX860

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

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MX860 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) (A)TRADOC ODIN WEG

Basic Information

Name

MX860 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Designation

MX860

Alternate Designation

MX860

Equipment Type

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Manufacturer

T-DRONES

Date of Introduction

2023

Description

The MX860 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a professional-grade coaxial octorotor (eight-motor) unmanned aerial system manufactured by T-DRONES, a high-tech innovation enterprise based in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China. Launched in 2023, the MX860 represents an advancement in industrial multirotor design, combining extended flight endurance with significant payload capacity in a compact, portable form factor. The platform is engineered for commercial and industrial applications requiring reliable performance across diverse operational environments. The T-DRONES MX860 represents a mature commercial coaxial octorotor platform optimized for industrial applications requiring balanced payload capacity, extended endurance, and operational reliability. The design leverages established coaxial rotor physics to achieve performance advantages in efficiency, safety, and environmental resilience. As a Chinese-manufactured platform distributed globally, it competes effectively in the 15-20 kg MTOW segment where payload capacity and flight time requirements exceed conventional quadrotor capabilities. Operational deployment is subject to regional aviation regulatory frameworks and requires pilot certification in jurisdictions where commercial flight operations are conducted.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Engine The MX860 employs a professionally customized T-MOTOR propulsion system comprising: Motors: T-MOTOR custom-designed units optimized for the MX860 configuration. Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs): T-MOTOR custom ESCs with built-in monitoring and adaptive propeller-locking design. Propellers: T-MOTOR NS22 carbon fiber propellers (22-inch diameter, 6.6-inch pitch). Power delivery: Linear and stable output with fast propeller-locking response. The propulsion architecture incorporates redundant power distribution, with abundant thrust margin providing high safety factors during normal operations. T-MOTOR's propulsion systems for similar platforms feature Field-Oriented Control (FOC) technology for precise speed regulation, kinetic energy recovery (regenerative braking), and real-time operational data monitoring.

Range 40.0 km

Endurance 3.00 hrs

Payload Capacity 9 kg

System

Alternate Designation MX860

Type Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Manufacturer T-DRONES

Payload Capacity 9 kg across balanced payload pods.

Flight Controllers Cube Orange+ with ADSB Carrier Board, Pixhawk-series controllers.

GPS/GNSS HERE3 RTK GPS modules for centimeter-level accuracy.

Radio Systems Herelink, SIYI MK15/MK32 long-range datalinks.

Operating Temperature -15℃~50℃

Dimensions

Wheelbase 860 mm

Packing Size 520 x 515 x 385mm

Dimensions Folded 433 x 413.5 x 250mm(With Landing Gear,Without Props)

Weight of Drone(With Battery) 9.96 kg

Weight of Battery 5.2kg (Two Ares 6S 30Ah batteries or ARES 6S 36Ah batteries)

Maximum Takeoff Weight 19.96 kg

Automotive

Engine Name INA

Engine Type The MX860 employs a professionally customized T-MOTOR propulsion system comprising: Motors: T-MOTOR custom-designed units optimized for the MX860 configuration. Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs): T-MOTOR custom ESCs with built-in monitoring and adaptive propeller-locking design. Propellers: T-MOTOR NS22 carbon fiber propellers (22-inch diameter, 6.6-inch pitch). Power delivery: Linear and stable output with fast propeller-locking response. The propulsion architecture incorporates redundant power distribution, with abundant thrust margin providing high safety factors during normal operations. T-MOTOR's propulsion systems for similar platforms feature Field-Oriented Control (FOC) technology for precise speed regulation, kinetic energy recovery (regenerative braking), and real-time operational data monitoring.

Engine Power INA

Batteries 2 x ARES 6S 30Ah lithium polymer batteries (5.2 kg total)

Maximum Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Maximum Descending Speed 3 m/s

Maximum Horizontal Flight Speed 20 m/s

GPS Hover Accuracy Vertical:+0.2m;Horizontal:+0.1m (without RTK)

Maximum Range 40 km

Service Ceiling INA

Endurance 3kg: 49mins; 5kg: 40mins; 9kg: 24mins

Wind Tolerance Maximum 14 m/s (6 Beaufort, ~50 km/h) sustained

Image Sources

Notes https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2023/04/t-drones-mx860-coaxial-multirotor-drone/; https://bavovna.ai/uav/mx860-coaxial-multirotor-drone/; https://www.t-drones.com/category/m_series

Details

Country of Origin China

Category UAVs

Air > UAVs

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

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Weight

19.96 kg

Operators (1)

China

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