Hybrid VTOL fixed-wing UAV

Hybrid VTOL

A fuel-electric VTOL fixed-wing with up to 8 hours of endurance, 45 kg payload and a 200 km data link.

Hybrid VTOL — Hybrid VTOL fixed-wing UAV

Key performance

Endurance
8h
Maximum payload
45kg
Cruise speed
100km/h
Data link
200km

Overview

A fuel-electric VTOL fixed-wing with up to 8 hours of endurance, 45 kg payload and a 200 km data link.

The long-endurance Hybrid VTOL carries a dual-sensor EO/IR gimbal with a 30× optical zoom camera, a mid-wave thermal sensor and AI-assisted methane and VOC gas detection — suited to long pipeline, powerline and facility corridors.

For close-range work, multirotor platforms can be configured with zoom, thermal and mapping payloads according to the asset and inspection standard.

Key features

  • Vertical takeoff and landing — no runway required
  • Fuel-electric hybrid propulsion with a full-electric upgrade path
  • Industrial flight controller (400 Hz) with automatic takeoff, landing and return
  • AI-assisted methane and VOC detection with visual highlighting and target tracking
  • Encrypted, frequency-hopping data link for multi-UAV networks
  • Tripod ground station with omni and 750 × 500 mm directional antennas, IP54

Hybrid VTOL

Technical specifications

Hybrid VTOL — Technical specifications
Aircraft typeHybrid VTOL fixed-wing
Airframe length3000 mm
Wingspan5500 mm
Standard payload30 kg
Maximum payload45 kg
Maximum takeoff weight100 kg
Cruise speed100 km/h
Maximum speed140 km/h
Climb rate4 m/s
EnduranceUp to 8 h with 20 kg · 5 h with 30 kg
Service ceiling≥ 4,500 m
Wind resistanceLevel 6
Operating temperature−40 °C ~ +55 °C
StructureHigh aspect-ratio monoplane · inverted V-tail · carbon-fiber composite
PropulsionElectric VTOL (48" propellers, 200 A ESC) + fuel-injected engine for cruise (30" pusher propeller)
BatteryHybrid: 2 × 9S 22,000 mAh · full-electric upgrade: 2 × 12S 67,000 mAh
PositioningGPS / BeiDou / GLONASS differential navigation
Flight modesRoute, hover, emergency return, online mission · 800+ waypoints
Data linkUp to 200 km line of sight · 50–120 Mbps · DES / AES-128 / AES-256 · up to 200 nodes
Payload systemDual-sensor EO/IR gimbal: 1080p 30× optical zoom + MWIR thermal 320 × 256 · methane/VOC detection · IP65 · ≤ 3.3 kg

Specifications are measured under standard test conditions and may vary with payload, altitude, temperature, wind and configuration. Final specifications are confirmed in each quotation.

Applications

  • Pipeline patrol
  • Refinery inspection
  • Methane & VOC leak detection
  • Powerline inspection
  • Emission monitoring
  • Border & perimeter surveillance
  • Facility surveillance
  • Large-area mapping & surveying
  • Cargo delivery to remote locations

Configuration options

Platforms can be configured around payload, endurance, communication, sensors and mission equipment. Tell us about your operation and we will recommend a configuration.

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Training & after-sales support

  • Remote operational training with live technical guidance
  • Flight operation and mission-planning sessions
  • Safety, emergency, battery and maintenance training
  • Remote diagnostics, spare parts and firmware updates
  • On-site support for large industrial or government projects

Hybrid VTOL

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