India · agriculture · Updated 2026-11-05 · TYI UAV
As a Long-Range Series supplier India partner, TYI UAV delivers the TY-05 / 05A / 05B Series VTOL fixed-wing aircraft engineered for crop health monitoring over large farmland. These airframes are built by an OEM/ODM manufacturer with in-house composite tooling and flight testing, and hold CE/EAC certification for export-ready deployment.
Large farmland in India is often contiguous across hundreds or thousands of hectares, from Punjab wheat belts to Maharashtra cotton zones and coastal plantations in Gujarat. Manual scouting is slow, and typical multirotor drones lack the endurance to cover such areas in a single flight. The Long-Range Series addresses this with a verified range of 1000 km and endurance from 70 min to 6–7 h, enabling a single sortie to map extensive acreage when paired with appropriate ground speed and sensor swath. Buyers planning crop health monitoring over large farmland must consider base station placement, relay links, and local terrain. A 1000 km range does not imply a 1000 km radius; realistic mission radius is constrained by telemetry and return reserve.
Logistics also matter. Rural Indian roads and field tracks limit vehicle size. The aircraft must be assembled near the field. In-house composite tooling allows modular airframes that survive repeated assembly cycles. TCO should include transport cases, generator or charging infrastructure, and operator training for VTOL transition.
Indian summer temperatures frequently exceed 40°C, with dust storms and high humidity near coasts. The composite structures produced via in-house tooling resist salt corrosion better than raw aluminum frames. However, operators must still plan for heat management of onboard electronics and LiDAR or EO/IR payloads. Flight testing conducted by the OEM should be reviewed for ambient conditions similar to the deployment region. Dust ingestion into propulsion or cooling vents needs pre-flight filtering. For coastal farmland, periodic inspection for salt deposition is recommended even with composite skins.
Fixed-wing VTOL aircraft require careful wind assessment for both vertical take-off and cruise transition. Exact maximum wind limits for the TY-05 series should be confirmed with the OEM flight test report; we recommend reserving margin for gusts common in open farmland. Crop health monitoring over large farmland typically demands BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) operations. In India, BVLOS permits are issued by DGCA under specific SOPs; a Long-Range Series supplier India must support operators with telemetry margins, fail-safe routing, and documentation for local certification. Link loss behavior, redundant GNSS, and airspace coordination are mandatory discussion points before purchase.
The following verified parameters define the Long-Range Series airframes. No other performance numbers should be assumed without written confirmation from the OEM.
| Parameter | Specified Value |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 2200–2895 mm |
| Payload | 15–50 kg |
| Endurance | 70 min – 6–7 h |
| Range | 1000 km |
The 15–50 kg payload bracket supports multiple configurations. At the lower end, a 15 kg payload can carry dual EO/IR gimbals for NDVI and thermal crop stress mapping. At the upper end, 50 kg allows a heavy LiDAR scanner plus redundant batteries or fuel reserve. Buyers should calculate payload per sortie against required sensor mass, cabling, and vibration isolation, not exceeding the certified limit. For crop health monitoring over large farmland, a typical multispectral payload uses only part of the 15 kg minimum, leaving margin for redundancy.
Endurance spanning 70 min to 6–7 h indicates different propulsion variants within the series. For crop health monitoring over large farmland, plan a conservative reserve: land with at least 20% energy or fuel remaining. The 1000 km range is a maximum; realistic mission radius is half that unless relay links are used. TCO analysis should include replacement of batteries or hybrid engine maintenance, not just acquisition price. An OEM/ODM with in-house flight testing can supply endurance curves under load, but operators must validate with local density altitude and temperature.
Wingspan of 2200–2895 mm means the aircraft fits in a standard transport van when wings are detached. Field assembly should be practiced by local teams. Composite joints from in-house tooling maintain repeatable alignment. Buyers should measure their vehicle interior and workshop space before confirming order. The long wings improve glide and range efficiency but require cleared runway or VTOL pad free of tall crops.
Importing industrial VTOL fixed-wing drones into India involves customs duties, DGCA type certification, and possibly state-level agriculture department approvals. As an OEM/ODM with CE/EAC certified products, TYI UAV provides export-ready documentation, but local certification in India remains the operator’s responsibility. A competent Long-Range Series supplier India will assist with aircraft serial logs, flight test data, and spare part supply chains to reduce downtime during kharif and rabi seasons. Customs clearance is smoother when HS codes, commercial invoices, and CE/EAC marks are presented consistently.
The table below maps operational needs to the series capability using only verified specs.
| Operational Need | TY-05 Series Capability |
|---|---|
| Wide-area survey | Range 1000 km, endurance up to 6–7 h |
| Heavy sensor carriage | Payload 15–50 kg |
| Field transport | Wingspan 2200–2895 mm (modular assembly) |
| Cross-border supply | CE/EAC certified, export-ready |
Q: Can the TY-05 Series operate BVLOS for crop monitoring in India?
A: The airframe supports long-range flight with 1000 km range and up to 6–7 h endurance, but BVLOS requires DGCA permits. As a Long-Range Series supplier India, we provide telemetry and flight test data to support operator permit applications; final approval is with local authorities.
Q: What payload is realistic for multispectral crop health sensors?
A: The series payload is 15–50 kg. A typical EO/IR multispectral setup weighs well under 15 kg, leaving margin for redundant systems. Heavy LiDAR for canopy modeling can approach 50 kg, using the upper payload limit.
Q: How does heat affect endurance?
A: Extreme heat impacts battery or engine efficiency. The specified endurance of 70 min – 6–7 h is from OEM testing; operators in India should confirm test conditions and retain fuel/battery reserve. Composite tooling mitigates structural corrosion but electronics cooling must be planned.
Q: What about import customs and local certification?
A: TYI UAV ships as CE/EAC certified OEM/ODM product. Import into India follows standard customs; DGCA certification and possible state agriculture permits are required. We supply documentation but do not bypass local law.
For crop health monitoring over large farmland, the TY-05 / 05A / 05B Long-Range Series offers the verified combination of 1000 km range, 15–50 kg payload, and endurance up to 6–7 h from a single OEM with in-house composite tooling. Choose a Long-Range Series supplier India that transparently shares specs and supports BVLOS and import workflows.
| Platform | Payload | Endurance | Primary use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xuntian TY-25 / TY-35 | < 2–10 kg | 160–220 min | Mapping & surveying |
| Heavy-Lift VTOL 3800–4800 | 15–30 kg | 240–360 min | Heavy payload delivery |
| Catapult VTOL 1400–2150 | 2.5–6 kg | 25–40 min | Rapid deployment |
| TY-05 / 05A / 05B Series | 15–50 kg | 70 min – 6–7 h | Long-range survey |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can the TY-05 Series operate BVLOS for crop monitoring in India? | The airframe supports long-range flight with 1000 km range and up to 6–7 h endurance, but BVLOS requires DGCA permits. As a Long-Range Series supplier India, we provide telemetry and flight test data to support operator permit applications; final approval is with local authorities. |
| What payload is realistic for multispectral crop health sensors? | The series payload is 15–50 kg. A typical EO/IR multispectral setup weighs well under 15 kg, leaving margin for redundant systems. Heavy LiDAR for canopy modeling can approach 50 kg, using the upper payload limit. |
| How does heat affect endurance? | Extreme heat impacts battery or engine efficiency. The specified endurance of 70 min – 6–7 h is from OEM testing; operators in India should confirm test conditions and retain fuel/battery reserve. Composite tooling mitigates structural corrosion but electronics cooling must be planned. |
| What about import customs and local certification? | TYI UAV ships as CE/EAC certified OEM/ODM product. Import into India follows standard customs; DGCA certification and possible state agriculture permits are required. We supply documentation but do not bypass local law. |
TYI UAV — OEM/ODM fixed-wing VTOL manufacturer, CE/EAC certified. The TY-05 / 05A / 05B Series provides 1000 km range and 15–50 kg payload with up to 6–7 h endurance, enabling single-sortie crop health mapping over vast Indian farmland from a CE/EAC certified OEM.