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H520E

Built by Yuneec International · China· Launched 2020

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Yuneec InternationalOpen company

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57.5/ 100

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On sale16%75/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record10%60/100
Specs on file20%87/100
Funding12%88/100
Company age4%100/100
Other robots5%41/100
News8%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet

Overview

The Yuneec H520E is a professional-grade hexacopter designed for industrial inspection and commercial applications. It features a six-rotor redundant system for stability and fail-safe operation, a 3-axis gimbal with continuous rotation (up to 330 degrees with the X connector), retractable landing gear for unobstructed 360-degree views, and hot-swappable camera payloads. It offers up to 28 minutes of flight time, a 3 km OFDM radio range, precision navigation with RTK options, and an integrated 7-inch ST16S/E ground station controller with DataPilot mission planning software. The system emphasizes data privacy with direct communication between aircraft and controller, ensuring no external server data transfer.

Key specs

  • Built for inspection, mapping and surveillance
  • Used across energy, construction and public safety

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Hexacopter
3 km
500 m
13.88888888888889 m/s
20 MP
Yes

61% of drone robots have it

No

33% of drone robots have it

No

73% of drone robots have it

No

60% of drone robots have it

No

63% of drone robots have it

-10°C to about 40°C
Purchase
US$10K to US$20K

Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Applications
inspection,mapping,surveillance,search rescue,filming
energy,construction,public safety,industrial,agriculture
Sensing & perception4
Yes
thermal
No
Yes
Buying & support2
Model Variants
H520E,H520E-RTK
Availability Status
available
Other details19
Gimbal Axes
3
Gimbal Axis
3
Data Privacy
No involuntary external server transfer
Landing Gear
retractable
Controller Os
Android
Outdoor Capable
Yes
Fail Safe Rotors
5
Touch Screen Size
7”
Flight Time Minutes
28
Rotor Configuration
hexacopter
Hot Swappable Cameras
Yes
Radio Type H520e Only
OFDM
Remote Camera Settings
Yes
Camera Rotation Degrees
330
Gimbal Rotation Degrees
330
Datapilot Mission Planner
Yes
Yes
Controller Screen Size Inches
7
Radio Communications Range Km
3

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2016MilestoneR&D center in Switzerland
  • 2016LaunchTyphoon H launch announced
  • Jan 2016LaunchTyphoon H pricing and availability announced
  • 2014LaunchFirst ready-to-fly drone
  • 1999MilestoneFounded in Hong Kong

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the H520E?
The H520E is developed by Yuneec International, based in China.
What type of robot is the H520E?
The H520E is a Drone made by Yuneec International.
How much does the H520E cost?
Pricing for the H520E is not publicly listed. Contact Yuneec International for a quote.
When was the H520E launched?
The H520E was launched in 2020.
What are the key specifications of the H520E?
Key specifications of the H520E: airframe hexacopter, range 3 km, service ceiling 500 m, wind resistance 13.88888888888889 m/s, camera 20 MP.

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