BYD integrates drones and hangars for them into its cars

Chinese automaker BYD is partnering with drone manufacturer DJI and is integrating a drone system into its cars for the first time bobina aprindere valeo pret.

BYD integrates drones and hangars for them into its cars

BYD is causing a stir with a new technology: the Chinese electric car manufacturer has developed an integrated drone system for its models in collaboration with aircraft specialists DJI.

The goal of the so-called "Lingyuan system" is to take impressive photos while driving and even provide the ability to take off and land while the car is moving.

Drone system as optional equipment – ​​but only in China

The drone system will initially be offered only in the Chinese market and is available for various models of BYD and its sub-brands.

There are two options: the “Lingyuan Battery Swap Edition” with a DJI Mavic 3 drone for the luxury brand Yangwang and the “Lingyuan Fast Charging Edition” with an adapted DJI Air 3S drone for Denza and selected BYD models.

The highlight is that the drone has its own hangar, integrated into or attached to the roof of the car, which it uses as a platform for takeoff and landing. While the car is moving at up to 25 km/h, the drone can take off and land.

In flight mode, it follows the car using the “Follow-me” function at up to 54 km/h and returns from a distance of up to two kilometers at the push of a button. The battery charging time in the hangar is 30 minutes (for 20 to 80 percent).

The drone as an assistant operator

According to BYD, the system offers 30 different presets for capturing footage while driving. In addition to classic selfies and videos recording the journey, there are also recordings for route exploration or off-road navigation.

The wide-angle 4K camera in the hangar can also be connected to the drone camera to combine different perspectives. Everything is controlled by the Lingyuan app, which is fully integrated into the car's system.

Overengineering or practical function?

It remains to be seen whether the drone system will really catch on as a novelty or simply remain a marketing gimmick. The practical benefit remains questionable: the spectacular moving footage is gorgeous (especially for the work of a motoring journalist), but it is unlikely to be of any use to most drivers. It also remains to be seen whether the system will catch on in international markets.

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BYD is causing a stir with a new technology: the Chinese electric car manufacturer has developed an integrated drone system for its models in collaboration with aircraft specialists DJI

The goal of the so-called "Lingyuan system" is to take impressive photos while driving and even provide the ability to take off and land while the car is moving