Heavy-Payload Industrial Cargo UAV

A 100kg-class cargo UAV has to balance more than lifting capacity. Heavy payloads place greater demands on the frame, propulsion system, battery and flight control, especially when operating at altitude or in strong wind. The YIHANG factory’s YH-Y100 Heavy-Payload Industrial Cargo UAV is built around this balance, combining a large multi-rotor airframe with a 6-axis 12-rotor layout, FOC power system and integrated battery and BMS configuration. The result is a platform designed to carry substantial loads while remaining practical to transport and deploy in the field.

Its foldable structure reduces the transport footprint between operating sites, while the payload interface and flight-control system can be adjusted for different cargo and equipment requirements. This makes the platform suitable for commercial operators looking for a configurable heavy-payload UAV rather than a fixed one-purpose configuration.

Technical Specifications

Key Advantages

1. 100kg Standard Payload with 15–20-Minute Full-Load Endurance

The YH-Y100 Heavy-Payload Industrial Cargo UAV is designed around a 100kg standard payload, with stated full-load endurance of 15–20 minutes. This capacity allows the aircraft to transport selected equipment, materials and supplies to locations where conventional ground transportation is difficult.

Actual full-load endurance depends on payload distribution, battery configuration, altitude, weather and flight conditions.

2. 48–55-Minute No-Load Endurance

With no payload, the YH-Y100 provides up to 48–55 minutes of stated flight endurance. The lighter configuration offers more airborne time for missions that do not require the full lifting capacity of the aircraft.

Actual endurance varies with battery condition, flight profile, weather and operating environment.

3. 6-Axis 12-Rotor Configuration

The YH-Y100 uses a 6-axis 12-rotor layout with 49-inch foldable propellers. The distributed propulsion arrangement is designed to provide stable lift and control for heavy-payload operations.

The airframe combines carbon fiber and aviation aluminum, with an airframe weight of approximately 59kg without batteries.

4. FOC Power System for Heavy-Load Operation

The FOC high-efficiency power system is designed to provide precise motor control and power management under heavy-load conditions. A plateau compensation function is specified for high-altitude operation, supporting power-system performance in demanding environments.

5. RTK Positioning for Accurate Operations

The YH-Y100 Heavy-Payload Industrial Cargo UAV combines GPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS with an RTK positioning module. The listed static positioning accuracy is ±0.05m.

The positioning system supports route planning, fixed-point operations and aerial data collection where accurate positioning is required.

Heavy-Cargo Transport Capability

The YH-Y100 is configured around the practical requirements of moving substantial loads rather than simply carrying a high nominal payload. Cargo mounting can be adapted to the dimensions and weight distribution of the material being transported, subject to the aircraft's payload and balance requirements.

For commercial projects, YIHANG can modify payload racks and mounting arrangements according to the selected cargo or equipment. This is particularly relevant where the load is irregularly shaped or requires a dedicated mounting solution.

Load-Based Flight Planning

Payload has a direct effect on endurance, power consumption and flight planning. The YH-Y100 therefore provides different operating ranges depending on whether it is carrying its standard 100kg working payload or operating with a lighter load.

For heavy-cargo missions, operators can plan around the stated 15–20 minute full-load endurance. With little or no payload, the aircraft can remain airborne for approximately 48–55 minutes, providing more flexibility for lighter-duty missions and route planning.

Actual mission time should be determined according to payload, battery condition, altitude, weather and required flight profile.

Field Transport and Deployment

A platform of this size also needs to be practical to move between operating locations. The YH-Y100 uses a foldable structure that reduces its dimensions from approximately 2800 × 2415 × 1100mm unfolded to 1480 × 1310 × 1100mm when folded.

This reduced footprint can simplify transport between remote work sites and staging areas without changing the aircraft's core flight configuration.

Applications

Mountain Resupply

The YH-Y100 Heavy-Payload Industrial Cargo UAV can transport supplies, equipment and other compatible cargo to remote mountain sites where road access is limited or difficult.

Mining Logistics

The aircraft can support transport of selected tools, equipment and operational supplies within mine sites and other remote industrial areas.

Construction Material Hoisting

With suitable cargo mounting equipment, the YH-Y100 can move selected construction materials and tools to project locations where conventional lifting or ground transport is difficult.

Disaster Response

The aircraft can support direct delivery of emergency supplies and equipment when roads or other ground transportation routes are disrupted.

Survey & Reconnaissance

Compatible sensors and mapping equipment can be carried for aerial data collection, site observation and remote-area surveying.

Aircraft Systems

The YH-Y100 Heavy-Payload Industrial Cargo UAV combines several systems around its heavy-payload configuration:

Propulsion: FOC high-efficiency power system with plateau compensation.

Navigation: GPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS with RTK positioning.

Safety: Loss-of-link automatic return-to-home, low-battery return-to-home and landing, and mission resume.

Structure: Carbon fiber and aviation aluminum airframe with 49-inch foldable propellers.

These systems work together as part of the aircraft configuration and can be adjusted for selected project requirements.

FAQ

What is the standard payload of the YH-Y100 Heavy-Payload Industrial Cargo UAV?

The YH-Y100 has a 100kg standard payload. Actual payload capability depends on battery configuration, cargo distribution, weather, altitude and other operating conditions.

How long can the YH-Y100 fly with a full payload?

With a 100kg payload, the stated endurance is approximately 15–20 minutes. Without payload, the aircraft can remain airborne for approximately 48–55 minutes under the stated conditions.

Can the payload mounting system be customized?

Yes. YIHANG supports customization of payload racks, mounting structures and selected flight-control parameters according to the equipment and cargo requirements.

Can the YH-Y100 use third-party equipment?

Selected third-party sensors and mission equipment can be integrated after evaluating their weight, dimensions, mounting method, power consumption, interface and aircraft balance.

What positioning system is used on the YH-Y100?

The aircraft combines GPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS with RTK positioning. The listed static positioning accuracy is ±0.05m under the specified conditions.