Payloads
Payloads ranging from precision agriculture sensors to counter-UAS and package delivery systems have been integrated with our aircraft.
Common payloads can be integrated with an off-the-shelf payload tray. For unique payloads, our experienced team can design a bolt-on interface tailored to your mission.
Our aircraft are designed to work with nearly any payload—whether it exists today or will be released years from now.
ILM Quadcopter
Capacity: up to 6.5 lbs

Small cameras, fixed or gimballed

Surveying, small to medium areas

Training, proficiency
HLM Quadcopter
Capacity: up to 31 lbs

Medium to large cameras, fixed or gimballed

Medium weight multispectral or lidar package

Surveying, medium to large areas

Missions requiring small number of additional on-board peripherals (computers, sensors, etc.)

Granule spreaders – small
HLM Hexacopter
Capacity: up to 56 lbs

Parcel delivery – small to medium packages


Large cameras arrangements
Large gimbals requiring extra clearance


Surveying, large areas


Missions requiring medium number of additional on-board peripherals (computers, sensors, etc.)


High weight multispectral or lidar packages

Granule spreaders – medium to large

Liquid sprayers (non-aerosol) – limited volume
HLM Octocopter
Capacity: up to 84 lbs

Parcel delivery – large packages


Extra large camera arrangements
Multiple extra large camera gimbals for cinematography purposes


Surveying, large areas



Missions requiring high number of additional on-board peripherals (computers, sensors, etc.), Especially with high power demands


High weight multispectral or lidar packages

Missions with high stability, full redundancy


Granule spreaders – large to extra large


Liquid sprayers (non-aerosol)