1. Core Flight Parameters (Official Specifications)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 600 kg (TF-500); 650 kg (TF-500H)
Maximum Payload: 250–300 kg (Payload ratio ≈ 50%)
Empty Weight: Approx. 300 kg (calculated)
Main Rotor Diameter: 5.4 m
Fuselage Length (including rotors): Approx. 8.0 m
Maximum Level Flight Speed: 144 km/h (40 m/s)
Cruising Speed: 100–120 km/h
Service Ceiling: 6000 m (up to 6500 m for selected versions)
Maximum Takeoff Altitude: 4500 m
Range (full fuel): Approx. 300 km
Endurance (Standard Configuration)
≥ 3 hours with 200 kg payload
≥ 1 hour with 250 kg payload
4 hours (light payload / reconnaissance configuration)
Wind Resistance: Level 6 wind during takeoff and landing; Level 8 wind during flight
Operating Temperature: −25 ℃ ~ +55 ℃
Ingress Protection: IP65 (dustproof and waterproof)
2. Power & Systems
Engine: Inline four-cylinder liquid-cooled piston aero-gasoline engine (heavy fuel version optional)
Fuel Type: Aviation gasoline / Heavy fuel (TF-500H)
Flight Control: Redundant autonomous flight system, supporting fully autonomous takeoff, landing, hovering, cruising and one-key return-to-home
Navigation: Inertial Navigation System (INS) + GPS/BeiDou dual-mode, satellite communication compatible
Communication Link: 30–200 km line-of-sight range; beyond visual range (BVR) available with additional satellite communication module
Payload Interfaces: Multiple mounting points on fuselage, compatible with sling delivery, airdrop and equipment bay; maximum load capacity 300 kg
3. Typical Payload Capabilities
Electro-Optical Reconnaissance: 2-axis triple-sensor pod (30× optical zoom + infrared imaging + laser rangefinder), all-weather surveillance
Emergency Communication: Onboard PDT cluster base station, broadband ad-hoc network and satellite communication for rapid emergency private network deployment
Material Delivery: 200–300 kg sling load / precision airdrop, suitable for plateaus, mountainous areas and islands
Mapping & Inspection: High-precision mapping camera and LiDAR for geological exploration and power line inspection
4. Application Scenarios
Emergency Rescue: Material delivery, personnel transport and communication support
Mountain & Plateau Logistics: Power infrastructure construction, geological exploration and border supply
Firefighting: Fire extinguisher bomb delivery, fire monitoring, lighting and public announcement
Agriculture & Forestry: Seeding, pest control and forest monitoring
5. Version Differences
TF-500: Standard version. Maximum takeoff weight 600 kg, maximum payload 250 kg
TF-500H: Heavy-load version. Maximum takeoff weight 650 kg, maximum payload 300 kg, equipped with heavy fuel engine
