Fuel-hybrid powertrain | Long endurance
Y18 is a hybrid inspection drone platform built for routine long-range missions. Supporting LiDAR mapping, airspace observation, terrain reconstruction, and geographically distributed aerial data capture, it combines hybrid endurance with rapid VTOL deployment. The platform pairs a hybrid mapping UAV architecture with modular payload integration for large-scale geospatial workflows across remote operating areas.
Supports inspection analysis of long oil and gas pipelines and transmission lines, right-of-way assessment, and recurring corridor inspection with fewer relocations. Optimized for VTOL operations across utility routes and geographically distributed aerial observation corridors.
Supports LiDAR mapping, drone integration, RGB imaging, and industrial photogrammetry for terrain reconstruction, GIS processing, and digital elevation model generation — ideal for engineering survey, terrain digitization, quarry analysis, and geospatial reconstruction projects.
The hybrid endurance architecture enables geographically isolated aerial coverage across mining zones, forests, utility areas, and transmission corridors — suited to cross-regional infrastructure inspection deployment and remote facility assessment.
Hybrid power supports long aerial capture workflows and reduces battery dependence for greater endurance. The system is tuned for 9-hour long-endurance inspection operations and remote infrastructure observation efficiency.
Tandem-wing configuration and pusher propulsion improve aerodynamic balance and cruise consistency during terrain capture and corridor observation.
Modular payload structure enables rapid changeover between EO/IR systems, photogrammetry sensors, communications equipment, and aerial imaging payloads — reducing downtime between sorties. The platform also supports AI mapping and drone workflow integration for terrain analysis and automated geospatial processing.
With a modular airframe and quick-assembly structure, Y18 can be launch-ready in about 10 minutes — supporting field teams that need rapid drone deployment at remote sites and time-sensitive aerial survey activities.
Integrated fuel-electric hybrid architecture optimized for long-endurance mapping, inspection, and geospatial data capture.
Integrated fuel-electric architecture automatically balances engine and battery use for multi-hour missions without manual intervention. Adaptive power allocation dynamically distributes energy between VTOL lift and fixed-wing cruise to maintain efficiency under payload and wind load.
Automatically balances engine and battery use during long aerial capture operations — no manual adjustment required — for continuous long-endurance missions.
Dynamically allocates power between VTOL lift and fixed-wing forward flight to keep cruise behavior stable across varying payloads and wind conditions.
Provides actionable flight-state information and real-time fuel monitoring to reduce interruption risk on long aerial observation workflows.
