Industrial Communications-Relay VTOL Drone

The YIHANG factory’s YH-C80 Industrial Communications-Relay VTOL Drone is a hybrid VTOL fixed-wing UAV designed for missions that require flexible deployment and extended flight time. Its vertical takeoff and landing configuration allows operation from suitable sites without a conventional runway, while fixed-wing cruise flight is used for longer-duration missions. The aircraft supports a 30kg maximum payload and can be configured with airborne communication equipment, EO/IR gimbals, oblique survey cameras and selected third-party payloads. This makes the YH-C80 a configurable platform for temporary communication coverage, remote observation, surveying and disaster assessment.

Technical Specifications

Application payload

Key Features

1. VTOL Deployment with Fixed-Wing Cruise

The YH-C80 Industrial Communications-Relay VTOL Drone can take off and land vertically without a conventional runway, catapult or launch rail. After takeoff, it transitions to fixed-wing flight for cruise missions, combining flexible deployment with longer-duration airborne operation.

2. 30kg Payload with Up to 6-Hour Endurance

With a listed maximum payload of 30kg and up to 6 hours of cruise endurance, the YH-C80 is configured for missions that require extended flight time while carrying professional equipment. Actual endurance depends on payload, altitude, flight speed, weather and mission profile.

3. Modular Payload Configuration

The aircraft can carry different mission equipment, including airborne 4G/5G communication base stations, EO/IR gimbals, oblique survey cameras and selected third-party payloads. Payload integration can be configured according to weight, power, mounting and interface requirements.

4. Extended Communication Capability

The standard communication system is specified with a range of up to 100km. Actual communication performance depends on terrain, interference, equipment configuration and operating conditions. The extended communication capability is intended to support remote industrial and emergency missions where reliable aircraft-ground connectivity is important.

Mission Payload Configuration

The YH-C80 is designed around interchangeable mission equipment rather than a fixed payload configuration.

Emergency Communication Payloads can include airborne 4G/5G communication base stations for temporary communication support in areas where ground infrastructure has been damaged or is unavailable.

EO/IR Gimbals provide visible-light and thermal imaging capabilities for search and rescue, remote observation and disaster assessment.

Oblique Survey Cameras can be used for aerial surveying, 3D reconstruction, topographic mapping and post-disaster site documentation.

For specialized requirements, third-party payloads can also be evaluated for integration based on payload weight, dimensions, power consumption, mounting structure and communication interfaces.

Extended Mission Capability

The YH-C80 Industrial Communications-Relay VTOL Drone is suited to operations where repeated short flights would limit mission efficiency. Its fixed-wing cruise configuration allows the aircraft to remain airborne for extended periods, while the VTOL system provides greater flexibility at the deployment site.

The supplied specification indicates a coverage capability of 50+ km² per sortie under applicable mission conditions. Actual coverage depends on flight altitude, route planning, cruise speed, payload and the data-collection requirements of the mission.

For remote-area communication and observation, the 100km standard communication range provides extended aircraft-ground connectivity, subject to the selected communication system, terrain and local operating requirements.

Built for Outdoor Industrial Operations

The aircraft uses a carbon fiber composite airframe and a twin-cylinder two-stroke piston engine. Its specified operating temperature range is -20°C to 55°C, with IP54 protection and Level 5 wind resistance during takeoff and landing.

These specifications make the platform suitable for a range of outdoor industrial environments. Actual deployment should take into account weather, payload configuration, site conditions and the manufacturer's operating limits.

Flight Control and Mission Planning

The YH-C80 supports manual flight, waypoint-based route flight and point-and-fly control. Automatic takeoff and landing functions and real-time telemetry feedback are available within the configured flight-control system.

For planned surveying, monitoring or communication missions, predefined routes can be used to reduce repeated manual flight operations and maintain consistent mission procedures.

Mission Scenarios

The YH-C80 can be configured for different types of industrial and emergency operations.

Emergency communication restoration uses airborne communication payloads to provide temporary connectivity when ground communication infrastructure is disrupted.

Search and rescue missions can use EO/IR payloads for visual and thermal observation over remote or difficult-to-access areas.

Aerial surveying and mapping can use oblique survey cameras for aerial data acquisition, 3D modeling and post-disaster assessment.

Infrastructure inspection can use the aircraft's long endurance for inspection routes involving power lines, pipelines, transmission towers and other extended assets.

Wildfire and environmental monitoring can use compatible imaging payloads for prolonged observation and situation assessment.

Payload Integration and OEM/ODM

YIHANG supports selected OEM/ODM and payload integration projects for distributors, system integrators and industrial UAV operators.

Customization can include payload integration, flight-control tuning, control-interface adjustments and OEM branding. Each project can be evaluated according to payload weight, power requirements, installation structure, communication interfaces and the intended mission profile.

FAQ

What is the YH-C80 Industrial Communications-Relay VTOL Drone designed for?

The YH-C80 is designed for industrial missions requiring VTOL deployment, extended flight endurance and configurable payloads, including emergency communications, aerial surveying, search and rescue and infrastructure inspection.

How does the YH-C80 take off and land?

The aircraft uses vertical takeoff and landing, allowing deployment from suitable sites without a conventional runway, catapult or launch rail. It then transitions to fixed-wing cruise flight for extended missions.

What payloads can the YH-C80 carry?

The YH-C80 has a listed 30kg maximum payload and can support compatible 4G/5G communication equipment, EO/IR gimbals, oblique survey cameras and selected third-party payloads.

How long can the YH-C80 remain airborne?

The stated maximum endurance is up to 6 hours at cruise. Actual endurance varies according to payload, altitude, speed, weather, fuel condition and mission profile.

What is the communication range of the YH-C80?

The standard communication system is specified with a range of up to 100km. Actual range depends on terrain, interference, system configuration and operating conditions.

Can YIHANG customize the YH-C80?