BYD began deliveries of clever drone stations for the Denza N9 crossover with a mixed energy output of 832 kW (1,116 hp). These drone programs have been developed collectively by the biggest Chinese language automaker and DJI. They’re out there for buy for 16,000 yuan (2,230 USD).
BYD formally launched its drone stations in March this 12 months. This method aimed to boost the person expertise by way of enjoyable out of doors features. Now, BYD has began deliveries of such drone stations for the Denza N9 flagship plug-in hybrid SUV.
Extra about drone stations
The vehicle-mounted drone station sits on the rear a part of the Denza N9’s roof. It appears like a plain sq. with smooth edges and an space of 0.29 sq. meters. The peak of this station is 215 mm. It additionally boasts three sensors for correct positioning.

One other function of this station is 2 electrically powered doorways. It permits the station to behave as a hub for the DJI Air3S drone. It helps dynamic takeoff and touchdown at a most pace of as much as 25 km/h. The drone can pace as much as 54 km/h whereas following a automotive. It may additionally return to the station to cost a battery inside 2 km. The drone’s battery expenses from 20% to 80% in half-hour.
The drone-equipped vehicles assist built-in AI software program and picture & music enhancing software program. Customers can management the drone with a telephone App. The drone offers a vertical subject of view, permitting monitoring automobile’s actions. It may additionally movie high-quality movies. Now, the drone station for the Denza N9 SUV began deliveries in China 1.5 months after the launch.
Extra about Denza N9
The Denza N9 flagship SUV was launched in China on March 22 with a worth vary of 389,800 – 449,800 yuan (54,270 – 62,620 USD). It’s a full-size automotive with dimensions of 5258/2030/1830 mm. Its wheelbase reaches 3,125 mm. The Denza N9 boasts rear-wheel steering, decreasing the automotive’s turning radius to only 4.65 meters.

The Denza N9 inside has a 2+2+2 six-seat inside format. It additionally has an 11-liter fridge. The middle console of this flagship mannequin has a 17.3-inch important display complemented by a 13.2-inch entrance passenger monitor. A 13.2-inch LCD instrument cluster sits behind the wheel. The N9’s driver additionally has a 50-inch augmented actuality head-up show. Different options embrace a 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted display and 26 Devialet audio system.



The Denza N9’s powertrain adopts three electrical motors for 680 kW (911 hp) and a 2-liter turbocharged engine for 152 kW (204 hp). It has a 47-kWh LFP battery pack for 200 km of electrical vary (CLTC).