YANGDA Technical Support Team Successfully Conducts 5-Day Training on Sky Whale VTOL Drone System in Kenya

From February 17 to 21, 2025, YANGDA’s technical support team successfully conducted a 5-day training program in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on the Sky Whale Heavy Lift Long-Endurance Electric VTOL Drone System. The training aimed to equip local operators with the skills to effectively deploy the Sky Whale drone system, which includes an onboard Storm Eye-30IE-M EO/IR Drone Zoom Camera with a laser rangefinder, a 60KM video and data link with a tracking antenna, and a rugged ground control station.

This system integrates a high-performance 3-axis gimbal and a high-precision laser rangefinder, equipped with auto-identification capability and thermal imaging to deliver accurate, stable tracking of objects in detail, making it an ideal solution for applications in Kenya, such as border patrol, wildlife protection in national parks, and security surveillance, providing reliable, real-time monitoring in complex and expansive environments.

Training Overview

The 5-day training combined theoretical instruction with hands-on practice, covering basic operations such as drone assembly, pre-flight inspection, battery maintenance, and essential skills like drone flight operations, mission planning, and data processing. Through practical exercises and simulated missions, participants gained in-depth knowledge of how to deploy the drone system for a variety of tasks.

Equipment: One-stop Solution of UAV Drone with Camera  

Key Highlights

Sky Whale Heavy Lift VTOL Drone

• Payload: 3 hours with EO/IR surveillance camera

• Modular Design: Fast assembly and quick-release cargo bay for rapid payload swaps (LiDAR, cargo, surveillance tools).

• Applications: LiDAR mapping, long-distance delivery, and surveillance.

A Real-life Photo of YANGDA Sky Whale Heavy Lift Long Endurance Electric VTOL Drone

Storm Eye-30IE-M Gimbal Camera

• AI Capabilities: Auto-identification and tracking of targets.

• FOC Technology: Stabilized 3-axis gimbal for crystal-clear footage.

• Thermal Imaging: Night/low-visibility detection.

• 3KM Laser Rangefinder: To target GPS coordinate and keep watching the target based on the coordinates.

A Thermal Image Captured By The YANGDA Storm Eye-30IE-M UAV Drone Camera

ROCK-II Ground Control Station

• Durability: Built for harsh environments.

• Dual Screens: Streamlined interface for flight data and live video.

Videopass-N60 Long Range Digital Video and Data Link

• Range: Up to 60KM for point-to-point/multipoint transmission.

• Datalinks: Two Ethernet video channels, one telemetry channel.

• Latency: Less than 150ms.

A Demonstration Of The YANGDA Storm Eye-30IE-M Drone Camera’s Auto-Identification Feature

The training equipped participants with operational expertise and a deeper understanding of the drone system’s potential in various mission scenarios. YANGDA’s technical support team received high praise for their professional guidance, laying a solid foundation for future collaborations in Kenya and surrounding regions.

A YANGDA Technician Demonstrates Drone Operation Via The Ground Control Station.

YANGDA remains committed to providing ongoing technical support and training services to global clients, driving innovative applications of drone technology across multiple fields. YANGDA is also seeking global partners to establish localized drone assembly and production, aiming to build a new drone ecosystem. For more information, please contact the YANGDA team.