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Sky Whale Mini Electric Long Endurance VTOL Drone - YANGDA

Compact long-endurance VTOL drone built for flexible multi-mission and mapping operations.

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Model:

Sky Whale Mini Electric

MOQ:

1 pcs

Brand:

YANGDA

Price terms:

EXW, FOB, CIF

Place of Origin:

Shenzhen, China

Delivery:

Ways Air/Sea as requested

Payment terms:

T/T

Sample:

Provide samples check quality before bulk orders

Date of delivery:

Samples 10-14 days, bulk orders 14-30 days(according to quantity)

Weight:

10.00 KGS

Sku:

Sky Whale Mini RTF

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Overview

The YANGDA Sky Whale Mini is a uniquely designed electric fixed-wing VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) that showcases advanced innovation in the drone industry. Featuring an optimized aerodynamic structure, up to 3 hours of endurance, weather-resistant construction, and a reliable avionics system, it serves as a capable platform for ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) and mapping missions.

Over 3H Endurance

Weatherproof

Quick disassembly design

Support D-GPS

Support ADS-B

TOF assisted landing

Battery hot swapping

Remote landing and take off

Compact Design, Long Endurance

Enable Flexible Aerial Surveillance

Equipped with a 12S 33000mAh smart battery and a 3378 mm wingspan, the Sky Whale Mini VTOL delivers up to 3.2 hours of flight time with a 2 kg payload. Its 18.5 kg MTOW supports flexible payload configurations without sacrificing endurance-ideal for large-area LiDAR mapping and multi-payload operations while improving efficiency and reducing takeoff, landing, and battery swap frequency.

Compact Design, Long Endurance

Enable Flexible Aerial Surveillance

quipped with a 12S 33000mAh smart battery and a 3378 mm wingspan, the Sky Whale Mini VTOL delivers up to 3.2 hours of flight time with a 2 kg payload. Its 18.5 kg MTOW supports flexible payload configurations without sacrificing endurance-ideal for large-area LiDAR mapping and multi-payload operations while improving efficiency and reducing takeoff, landing, and battery swap frequency.

Fast Deployment

One-Person Setup in 3 Minutes

Featuring a quick-release mechanism for arms and wiring harnesses, the Sky Whale Mini VTOL enables a hassle-free full assembly in 3 minutes.Designed for single-operator convenience with a single flight case solution, it helps capture critical operational windows in emergency missions.

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Quick-Release Payload Bay

Smoother Mission Switching

The Sky Whale Mini VTOL features an integrated quick-release mechanism at the bottom of the fuselage, using a mechanical locking system combined with plug-and-play wiring. This tool-free design enables rapid swapping of multiple mission payloads, such as surveillance cameras, LiDAR sensors, or medical supply modules.

Ready for All Weather

Reliable Flight in Rain Conditions

The Sky Whale Mini VTOL airframe and critical components, including the pitot tube, are reinforced with waterproof protection, achieving an IP55 rating. The system maintains stable operation in drizzle and intermittent rain, supporting mission-critical tasks such as search and rescue and rapid inspection-ensuring uninterrupted performance when it matters most.

Smart Battery System

Safer Flight with SRTH Algorithm

The Sky Whale Mini VTOL can be equipped with the XTurbo intelligent battery, featuring the SRTH (Smart Return-to-Home) algorithm. SRTH dynamically predicts remaining flight endurance based on real-time power consumption, flight distance, and battery health. Compared with traditional voltage-triggered return, it provides greater accuracy and reliability, effectively reducing the risk of low-battery forced landings.

Hassle-Free Operation

Easy for Beginners

Paired with the LAUNCH ground control software featuring a clean interface and intuitive logic, the Sky Whale Mini VTOL supports one-click takeoff, automated mission planning, and intelligent return-to-home. Even operators with no prior flight experience can carry out missions independently after short-term training.

Stable Performance in Harsh Conditions

43.2 km/h Wind Resistance

With a powerful propulsion system combined with aerodynamic optimization, the Sky Whale Mini VTOL maintains stable flight even in wind speeds of up to 43.2 km/h. It is well suited for operations in high-wind applications, especially patrol missions in costal, mountainous or high-altitude regions.

Drone Life-Safe Design

More Reliable Flight

Hot-Swappable Battery System: With an built-in extra auxiliary flight battery, the system enables uninterrupted system power during battery swap. This allows continuous operation and multiple back-to-back missions.

Differential GPS (No Compass Calibration Required)

Resistant to electromagnetic interference, this function frees the VTOL from pre-flight compass calibration and ensures more stable and reliable flight attitude.

TOF-Assisted Landing

The bottom-mounted TOF sensor continuously measures real-time altitude above ground to help the VTOL achieve smooth, controlled landing and reduce the risk of ground impact.

Optional Parachute System

Compatible with YANGDA Saver-40 parachute system. This onboard parachute can be deployed automatically in emergency situations, protecting high-value equipment during critical failures.

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What is Included

1 x YANGDA Sky Whale Mini VTOL Fixed-Wing Airframe

4 x Lift Motor

4 x ESC for Lift Motor

2 x 22-inch CF Propeller CW&CCW

1 x ESC for Fixed-Wing Motor

1 x Fixed-Wing Motor

1 x 18-inch CF Propeller CW for Fixed-Wing Motor

4 x Servo

1 x CAN Air Speedometer

1 x Power Module For Flight Controller

1 x Pixhawk Cube Orange+ Flight Controller & Differential GPS

1 x TOF

1 x Futaba T6K V3S Radio Controller

1 x Assembly and Flight Test Service

1 x Aviation Box

1 x LAUNCH Ground Control Software

Size And Packing Dimension

Applications and Solutions

Surveying & Geospatial Information

Challenge: Limited coverage per flight, weak signal in mountainous areas, and difficulties in data transmission.

The Sky Whale Mini VTOL Solution: With a 10 kg payload capacity, The Sky Whale Mini VTOLcan simultaneously carry a LiDAR system and high-precision INS. Its 3.5-hour extended endurance significantly reduces takeoff and landing cycles. Its optional 4G or Starlink communication enables real-time flight data and video transmission, improving operational efficiency by over 50%.

Recommended Configuration: LiDAR + PPK module + 4G data link

Emergency Material Transport

Challenge: Since roads and urban infrastructure are damaged in disaster zones, emergency material transport demands higher precision and cannot be achieved via traditonal transportation methods.

The Sky Whale Mini VTOL Solution: A quick-release cargo bay design enables the delivery of up to 10 kg of emergency supplies per flight, including medical supplies, communication equipment, and life-saving gear. The system supports multi-point landing and remote delivery capabilities, ensuring precise deployment in complex terrain.

Recommended Configuration: Quick-release cargo bay + remote delivery module + parachute system".

Maritime Operations

Challenge: Shipboard takeoff and landing are difficult due to the lack of fixed reference points and compass interference.

The Sky Whale Mini VTOL Solution : The "Follow Me" mode enables the UAV to take off from and land on moving vessels. While the differential GPS frees the VTOL from compass calibration and is resistant to vessel electromagnetic interference. And the ptional 4G or Starlink communication enable beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations.

Recommended Configuration: 4G data link + waterproof protection kit".

Parameter	Value
MTOW	18.5kg
Weight (w/o battery and payload)	10kg
Wingspan	3378mm
Length	1670mm
Height	180mm
Max payload (battery included)	8.5kg
Suggested payload weight	2kg
Endurance (2kg payload)	193 mintues
Cruise speed	75-100km/h
Max speed	120km/h
Stall speed	57.6km/h
Max ascend speed	14.4km/h
Max descend speed	18km/h
Anti-wind capability	43.2km/h
Operating altitude(max.)	3500m
Control range	Up to 60km
Battery specification	12S 33000mAh*1
Battery weight	5.1kg
Lift motor	4*brushless motors
Pusher motor	1*brushless motors
Flight controller	CUAV X7+ Pro
Remote controller	Futaba T6K V3S
GCS software	LAUNCH GCS
IP rating	IP55
Operating temperature	-20℃ ~ 55℃

Optional Configurations & Additional Capabilities

The Sky Whale Mini VTOL is not only a high-performance industrial UAV, but also a flexible mission platform. With a range of optional features designed for diverse operational requirements, it enables seamless integration tailored to your specific mission needs.

Satellite Communication System

The Sky Whale Mini supports two satellite communication solutions:

Starlink:

Enables global, uninterrupted connectivity via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, supporting real-time HD video transmission, precise telemetry, and remote command and control.

Entry-Level Satellite Communication:

Provides basic telemetry data and UAV control link transmission, meeting fundamental requirements for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations.

User Value

Breaks through the limitations of terrestrial network coverage, maintaining real-time UAV connectivity in no-signal environments such as oceans, deserts, and remote mountainous areas, ensuring mission controllability and reliable data return.

Application Scenarios

● Offshore oil and gas platform inspection

● Long-range patrol in deserts and uninhabited regions

● Emergency response in disaster zones with communication loss

● Cross-border long-endurance missions

4G/LTE Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Video Transmission

Technical Description

The built-in 4G LTE module transmits real-time video and telemetry data from the UAV to the command center via cellular networks. With 4G coverage available, it enables unlimited-range video monitoring and data exchange.

User Value

No expensive ground stations or relay equipment needed. By leveraging existing cellular infrastructure, it enables long-distance operations in urban and covered areas while significantly reducing system complexity and overall cost.

Application Scenarios

Urban security surveillance like cross-district patrols. Oil and gas pipeline inspection along 4G-covered routes. Agricultural operations like real-time monitoring of large-scale crops.

ADS-B Airspace Awareness Module

Function: Air Collision Alert

Technical Description: The Sky Whale Mini VTOL can be optionally equipped with an ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast) module, receiving flight data of the nearby passenger aircraft or other airplanes - including their position, altitude, and speed. It can also broadcast the UAV's own position to surrounding air traffic.

User Value

Enhances airspace situational awareness and reduces the risk of collision with manned aircraft. It is particularly suitable for operations in areas near airports or in areas with high aviation traffic, meeting airspace compliance requirements in certain countries.

Application Scenarios

● Near-airport operations beyond restricted airspace

● Urban low-altitude logistics routes

● Large-scale surveying projects with multiple aircrafts

Remote Command Center Control

Technical Description: The UAV video stream and control permissions are transmitted via the internet to a remote command center. This enables operators in the center to access live gimbal footage and real-time target coordinates, and remotely control gimbal movement, zoom, and mode switching.

User Value

Enables a "frontline deployment, remote command" operational model. Decision-makers can obtain first-hand intelligence without being physically present on site, improving emergency response efficiency and command coordination capabilities.

Application Scenarios

● Remote surveillance for border security / counter-terrorism

● Disaster emergency command for real-time situation assessment

● Large-scale event security requiring multi-level coordination

Fly-by-Camera Feature

Technical Description: When the UAV gimbal locks onto a ground target (such as a vehicle, person, or vessel), the Fly-by-Camera feature automatically tracks the target's movement, keeping it centered in the frame. It continuously transmits real-time updated GPS coordinates of the target to the ground station, supporting one-click copy and sharing.

User Value

Fully frees the operator from manual gimbal control, enabling continuous tracking of moving targets. Also, the real-time coordinate sharing function allows command centers to precisely deploy the ground response forces, forming a closed-loop workflow of "aerial detection with ground response."

Application Scenarios

● Border tracking of smuggling vehicles

● Monitoring of suspicious vessels at sea

● Continuous localization of persons in water during search and rescue operations

Follow Me Mode

Technical Description: After takeoff, the UAV can automatically follow a moving ground or sea platform (such as a vehicle or vessel) and maintain synchronized movement. As the platform moves, the UAV continuously adjusts its hover position in real time, then automatically lands in a designated area on the moving platform after the mission is completed.

User Value

Enables smooth return-to-home landing even on moving platforms - perfectly solving the key challenge in shipborne and vehicle-based UAV operations. This makes UAVs an extension of the mobile platform and expands their reliable applicatons to dynamic scenarios such as maritime missions and vehicle-based patrols.

Application Scenarios

● Maritime police shipborne UAV patrols

● Vehicle-based UAV reconnaissance

● Mobile UAV command center

Multi-Point Landing & Remote Delivery

Technical Description: The system supports pre-setting multiple landing or delivery points during mission planning. The UAV can navigate to each point in sequence to perform landing or payload delivery tasks. When combined with a quick-release payload bay, it enables precise aerial delivery of emergency supplies.

User Value

All-in-one solution, enabling versatile aerial missions such as multi-area inspection, supply delivery or sample retrieval during the mission.It is particularly suitable for emergency response scenarios and logistics operations that require multi-point deployment.

Application Scenarios

● Multi-point delivery of medical supplies and communication equipment in disaster zones

● Inter-island logistics and material transportation

● Multi-point water sample collection and retrieval for environmental monitoring

Saver-40 UAV Parachute System

Technical Description: The Sky Whale VTOL can be equipped with the Saver-40 parachute system. When abnormal conditions are detected - such as irregular flight attitude or excessive descent rate - the system automatically deploys the parachute to reduce fall speed, enhancing safety for both ground personnel and high-value equipment.

User Value

The system provides a final safety safeguard for high-risk operations. It effectively reduces the risk of equipment loss while helping meet mandatory UAV safety requirements in certain countries.

Application Scenarios

● Operations over densely populated areas

● High-value payload mission (e.g., LiDAR)

● Flights in complex terrain (like mountains or urban environments)

Optional Payloads

Sky Eye-U30 daylight zoom camera

Lightweight 2-axis gimbal with 30X optical zoom camera and object tracking

Storm Eye-40IE EO/IR gimbal camera

Lightweight 3-axis gimbal with 40X optical zoom camera and thermal sensor, and object tracking

Storm Eye-30IE-M EO/IR gimbal camera

3KM Laser Rangefinder EO/IR camera with AI Auto-Identify, target tracking and GPS coordinate

Mapping camera with PPK

SONY mapping camera with Emlid Reach RTK/PPK

Optional Video & Data Link

Videopass-N30

30KM transmission range, video and telemetry in one, two frequencies, ultra-low latency.

Videopass-N60

60KM transmission range, video and telemetry in one, two frequencies, ultra-low latency.

Videopass-N150

150KM transmission range, video and telemetry in one, two frequencies, ultra-low latency

Shadow auto antenna tracker

Follow the drone to extend the transmission range

Optional Ground Control Station

ROCK Fold GCS

Collapsible 15.6inch dual-touchscreen ground control station for drone mission planning, flight control and payloads control.

Q1: Can I operate Sky Whale Mini VTOL in rainy conditions？

Yes. The airframe and pitot tube of Sky Whale Mini VTOL feature a water-resistant design, with an IP55 protection rating, enabling operation in light rain for emergency missions such as search and rescue. However, flight in heavy rain or thunderstorms should be avoided.

Q2: Can I operate Sky Whale Mini VTOL without prior flight experience?

Yes. Sky Whale Mini VTOL is equipped with the LAUNCH ground control software, which is optimized for beginners and features automated mission planning, one-click takeoff, and intelligent return-to-home functions. In addition, YANGDA provides online training videos and remote guidance from engineers to help users get started quickly.

Q3: What is the difference between Sky Whale Mini's SRTH smart battery function and traditional return-to-home landing?

Traditional return-to-home landing relies mainly on voltage monitoring, which may lead to inaccurate judgments due to battery aging or low temperatures. SRTH (Smart Return-to-Home) instead uses an AI algorithm to accurately predict remaining battery capacity and safe flight time based on real-time power consumption, mission distance, and battery health status. This provides a more reliable safeguard against forced landings caused by battery depletion.

Q4: How long does drone customization take?

Delivery time for the standard configuration is 15–25 working days. For customized requirements such as exterior color, functional modifications, or integration of special payloads, an additional 2-6 weeks of development time is required. Please consult our sales engineers for more details.

Q5: What discounts are available for bulk purchases of Sky Whale Mini VTOL?

For orders of 5 units or more, tiered discounts are available, along with benefits such as priority production scheduling and additional spare parts packages. Please submit the quotation form on our official website to obtain detailed pricing.