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VTOL 500 Pro

Long-Endurance Hybrid Gas-Electric Medium UAV

VTOL 500 Pro

Long-Endurance Hybrid Gas-Electric Medium UAV

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FEATURES

The Long-Endurance Hybrid Gas-Electric Medium UAV is engineered for pipeline inspection, oil & gas corridor patrol, powerline inspection, and other long-distance, continuous operation missions. The hybrid propulsion system significantly extends flight endurance compared to traditional electric UAVs, enabling large-area coverage with stable and efficient power output. The platform supports deep industry customization, allowing seamless integration of EO/IR gimbals, thermal imaging, LiDAR, methane (CH4) leak detection sensors, HD cameras, and more—delivering accurate, real-time data for mission-critical operations.
 



Applications & Key Features

* Ultra-Long Endurance: Hybrid propulsion dramatically increases flight duration, ideal for long-range missions.

Industry-Level Customization: Specialized payload solutions for oil & gas pipeline patrol and energy corridor monitoring.

* High-Efficiency Cruise Performance: Tailored for large-area, long-route, repeated inspection missions.

* Multi-Payload Integration: Supports EO/IR, LiDAR, CH4 sensors, HD visual cameras, and payload-drop modules.

* Composite Airframe: Heat-resistant and corrosion-proof, suitable for deserts, mountain regions, forests, and harsh environments.

* Redundant Safety Architecture: Dual communication link, redundant flight control, and intelligent auto-return features.     

 

Oil & Gas Patro

  • Long-distance oil & gas corridor inspection
  • Terrain change and environmental monitoring along pipelines
  • Early detection of leaks, damages, or unauthorized construction
  • Integrates CH4, VOC, and multi-gas detection sensors

Pipeline Inspection

  • Ideal for thousands kilometer pipelines
  • Rapid large-scale coverage with repeatable automated routes
  • Thermal + visual data fusion for anomaly detection

Power Line Inspection

  • Designed for high-voltage towers & complex terrain
  • ​​​​​​LiDAR-enabled 3D modeling of powerline corridor
  • Intelligent obstacle detection and precise point imaging

Cruise Applications

  • Low-Speed High-Stability Cruise Mode. Special flight algorithms maintain steady altitude and reduced vibration, ensuring sharp and continuous image capture.
  • Multi-Sensor Data Synchronization. Simultaneously collects EO, thermal, and gas detection data during patrol flights for real-time analysis.
  • All-Weather Patrol Capability. Capable of night patrol, low-light missions, and all-weather surveillance of oilfields and refinery zones.

 

Benefits and Features
Advanced drone technology helps you save time and costs, collect comprehensive data, and ensure safer operations for your teams.   

   

Large Payload

Long Endurance

Long Data Link

25kg payload capacity supports professional sensors and mission equipment, enabling flexible deployment for inspection, surveillance, and data collection tasks. Long-endurance capability enables extended flight time, reducing the need for frequent landings and supporting continuous, wide-area mission deployment. Equipped with a 50km long-range communication link, ensuring stable real-time data transmission and reliable control  for wide-area inspection missions.
Easy to Use Super Environmental Adaptability Hybrid VTOL Design
Modular design enables fast assembly and disassembly,
allowing rapid drone deployment anytime and anywhere.
Designed to operate reliably in high altitude, high humidity, low temperatures, and light rain, with a self-heating airspeed tube and battery system. Vertical takeoff and landing reduces site requirements and enables fast, flexible deployment in complex terrain and limited spaces.

 

 

Model VTOL 500 Pro
Wingspan (mm)  5000
Case weight (kg) 34.8
Maximum takeoff weight(kg) 100
Maximum payload (kg) 25
Maximum speed (m/s) 40
Cruising speed (m/s) 30~35
Stall speed (m/s) 24
Flight time (h) 1.5~5
Effective range (km) >400
Wind resistance (class) Rotor 4 grade
Fixed 6 grade

 

VTOL 500 Pro supports multiple mission payloads and interchangeable cameras, including LiDAR, industrial aerial cameras, oblique systems, gimbals, and SAR, enabling flexible multi-mission operations.

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