Yuneec: Professional hexacopters and UAVs for commercial applications 🚁🏢🌍

Yuneec is a pioneer in electric aviation and has developed into a leading provider of professional drone solutions for commercial applications over the past 15 years. 🚀 The company designs and manufactures high-performance hexacopter and multicopter systems specifically tailored to the demanding needs of companies, emergency services, government agencies, and surveying teams. Yuneec drones are known for their robustness, flexibility, long flight times, and high-quality camera systems that ensure precise data acquisition and high operational reliability.

Our purpose and vision

Yuneec's primary purpose is to provide professional users with safe, reliable, and versatile drone tools that optimize their missions and open up unlimited perspectives. We push the boundaries of electric aviation and drone technology to provide solutions that can withstand critical situations and complex environments.

Our vision is to create an ecosystem for advanced and open flight systems. By working closely with the PX4 community and focusing on developing state-of-the-art flight controllers, we strive to offer the most reliable and flexible drones for commercial and government applications worldwide, always prioritizing flight and data security.

Core functions and capabilities

Yuneec's professional drones are characterized by a number of crucial features:

• H520E series (hexacopter for professional use): 🚁

  • Versatile applications: Specially designed for commercial drone applications in areas such as inspection, law enforcement, security, construction, surveying and mapping.

  • Long flight times: Optimized for extended missions.

  • High-quality camera systems (hot-swappable): 📸

    • E20TVx Radiometric thermal imaging camera: For precise temperature measurements and hotspot detection.

    • E90X Camera: For high-resolution visual recordings.

    • E30Zx Camera: For optical zoom and detailed inspections.

    • LaQuinta Multispectral Camera: For special applications such as agriculture.

  • 6-rotor design: Provides increased flight safety and stability, as the drone can complete the mission or land safely even in the event of an engine failure.

  • OFDM module: Enables extended range and reliable signal transmission.

  • Precision compass: Low interference, enables flying even in challenging environments.

  • Data security: No data transfer to external servers, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information.

  • Plug & Play payloads: Easy and quick switching of cameras and sensors.

• H850-RTK (For heavy payloads and precision): 🛰️

  • Increased safety and performance: A rugged hexacopter designed for inspections, surveys, public safety applications, and specific tasks such as fawn rescue.

  • High payload capacity: Can carry heavier payloads (up to 3 kg).

  • Long flight times: Up to 65 minutes flight time (without payload).

  • RTK Precision: Provides centimeter-accurate positioning for high-precision surveying and mapping tasks.

  • Compatibility: Supports all H520E payloads and additional special payloads such as ATL Oblique Camera, Lidar, Spotlight and Digital Speaker.

  • Hot-swappable batteries and payloads: For minimal downtime in the field.

  • IPx5 rating (optional): Protection against water jets, allowing use in adverse conditions.

• Open software architecture: 🤝

  • Collaboration with the PX4 community ensures that the drones' flight controllers are always state-of-the-art and open to in-house developments.

  • Allows customizations and integrations for specific customer requirements.

Advantages and target group

Yuneec drones offer numerous advantages for professional users:

• Maximum flight safety: The redundant 6-rotor design and advanced flight control systems minimize risks. ✅

• Versatility and adaptability: Hot-swappable payloads and open software allow adaptation to a wide range of missions. 🔄

• Precise and actionable data: High-resolution cameras and RTK options provide accurate information for informed decisions. 📊

• Reliable performance: Robust construction and long flight times ensure efficiency under demanding conditions. 💪

• Data sovereignty: No data transfer to external servers increases the confidentiality and control of the collected data. 🔐

• Compact and robust: Easy to transport and quickly ready for use. ⏱️

Target group:

• Public safety: Police, fire departments, search and rescue teams for reconnaissance, emergency management, and wildlife rescue (e.g., fawn rescue). 🚨

• Inspection services: Monitoring of infrastructure (energy, telecommunications, construction), bridges, and wind turbines. 🏭

• Surveying and mapping: Creation of 2D maps, 3D models, and volume calculations for construction, mining, and agriculture. 🗺️

• Security companies: For surveillance and patrol purposes. 🛡️

• Construction: Progress monitoring and documentation of construction sites. 🏗️

• Agriculture: Precision applications with multispectral cameras. 🌾

Technology and functionality

Yuneec drones integrate advanced flight control algorithms, often derived from the open-source PX4 platform, to ensure precise and stable flight performance. The aircraft are equipped with powerful processors and sensors (GPS, Glonass, Beidou, and Galileo for the H850-RTK) that enable accurate positioning and navigation. Communication is handled via robust radio modules, ensuring reliable control and video transmission.

The modular design allows for the quick replacement of cameras and other payloads, making the drones extremely flexible. The batteries are often hot-swappable to maximize uptime in the field. Yuneec places great emphasis on safety, not only through the redundant rotor system but also through features like the low-interference compass, which enables reliable flight in environments with electromagnetic interference.