Yuneec H520E RTK Commercial Hexacopter - 3 Axis Gimbal 4K Camera 28 Minutes 7KM Range Aerial photography Mapping Industrial Drone

Overview

The Yuneec H520E RTK Hexacopter is a professional-grade UAV designed for industrial inspections, surveying, public safety, and other demanding applications. Powered by a 4S-6200mAh LiPo battery, the H520E offers 25–30 minutes of flight time under optimal conditions and supports a takeoff weight of approximately 4.1 lbs (1860 g) without a camera. With a 520 mm diagonal length (without blades) and a retractable landing gear, it can achieve speeds of up to 44.7 mph (20 m/s). The system also features a 5-rotor fail-safe, a 3-axis stabilized gimbal, and hot-swappable payload options (E30Z/X, E90/X, E10T/X, CGOET/X), allowing for seamless camera changes without powering down the aircraft.

The H520E comes standard with the ST16E ground station, which features a 7-inch Android™ touch screen and up to 1.7 miles of transmission distance. This all-in-one controller enables mission planning through the integrated DataPilot™ software, offering flight path planning (waypoints, orbit flight, cross-hatching, and more) and automated surveys, while eliminating the need for external devices. The system ensures maximum data security by keeping all flight logs, photos, and videos locally stored—no automatic data transfer to remote servers.

Integrated obstacle avoidance uses an ultrasonic sensor to detect obstacles within 16 ft (5 m), allowing for safer operations at speeds up to 8.9 mph (4 m/s). The H520E RTK variant incorporates an advanced RTK module (based on a Nebulas-II GNSS SoC) for centimeter-level positioning accuracy, supporting GPS L1/L2, GLONASS L1/L2, Galileo E1/E5b, and BDS B1/B2. Robust performance includes cold-start times under 25 seconds, reliable initialization in less than 5 seconds, and a 20 Hz update rate. Designed to withstand challenging conditions, the H520E can operate from 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C), and its RTK module is rated for extended temperature ranges from –40°C to 85°C.

Whether it’s capturing detailed imagery for inspections, creating 3D maps or models for construction and architecture, or providing thermal imaging data for search and rescue, the H520E Hexacopter offers professional users the stability, precision, and data security they need—all controlled through an intuitive platform that supports team mode, advanced mission planning, and continuous updates via the YUNEEC UpdatePilot app.

Specifications

H520E

Flight Time: 25-30 min (Optimal Conditions)

Battery: 4S-6200mAh LiPo

Take Off Weight: 4.1lbs (1860 g) Without Camera

Diagonal Length: 520 mm (20.5 in Without Blades)

Dimensions: 21.7x19x12.1in (551x482x309 mm)

Max Speed: 44.7 mph (20 m/s)

Max Ascent Speed: 11.1 mph (5 m/s)

Max Descent Speed: 6.7 mph (3 m/s)

Max Flight Height: 1,640 ft (500 m)

Max Angular Velocity: 120°/s

Motors: 720kV

Charger: SC4000-4H

Operating Temperature: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)

Storage Temperature: 14°F - 122°F (-10°C - 50°C)

ST16E Ground Station

Screen: 7 inch Android Touch Screen

Operating System: Android ™

Channels: 16

*Transmission Distance: Up to 1.7 Miles

Battery: 3.6V 8700mAh 31.32Wh Li-Ion

Frequency: 2.4 GHz

Videolink Frequency: 2.4 GHz

Videolink Resolution: 720 p

Operating Temperature: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)

Video Outputs: HDMI

Obstacle Avoidance System

Sensor: Ultrasonic (Front)

Flight Speed: 8.9 mph (4 m/s)

Operating Environment: Height > 4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Distance to Obstacles < 16 ft (< 5 m)

RTK MODULE

Dimension: 30 × 40 × 4 mm

Temperature:

Working: - 40°C~85°C

Storage: - 55°C~95°C

Humidity: 95% No condensation

Vibration:

GJB150.16-2009,MIL-STD-810

Shock:

GJB150.18-2009,MIL-STD-810

Electrical Voltage: 3.3 VDC +5%/–3%

LNA Output: 4.75~5.10 V, 0~100 mA

Ripple Voltage: 100 mV p-p (max)

Power Consumption: 2.4 W (typical)

Functional Ports: 3x UART(LV-TTL), 1x1PPS(LV-TTL) 1x Event

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Channels: 432 Channels, based on Nebulas-II GNSS SoC | Velocity Accuraracy (RMS) | 0.03m/s

Frequencies:

BDS B1/B2 | Time Accuracy (RMS) | 20ns

GPS L1/L2 | Time to First Fix (TTFF) | Cold start <25s

GLONASS L1/L2 | Initialization Time | < 5s (typical)

Galileo E1/E5b | Initialization reliability | > 99.9%

QZSS L1/L5 | Reacquisition | < 1s

Single Point Positioning (RMS):

Horizontal:1.5 m | Correction | RTCM v2.3/3.0/3.2

Vertical:2.5 m | Data Output | NMEA-0183,Unicore

Horizontal:0.4 m | Update Rate | 20 Hz

DGPS (RMS):

Vertical:0.8 m | Inertial Navigation Accuracy | < 5% of distance travelled during GPS denied conditions

RTK (RMS):

Horizontal:1 cm + 1 ppm

Vertical:1.5 cm+1 ppm

 

Compatible Payloads

E90x (YUNE90XUS)

BURST SPEED: (PHOTO) 3@1S / 5@1S / 7@1S

COLOR SENSITIVITY: RGB

COMPRESSION BIT RATE: 100MBPS

COMPRESSION TYPE: AVC/HEVC

DNR: 2D FILTER

EFFECTIVE PIXELS: 20 MEGAPIXELS

FOV: DFOV 90.3 ± 3°

FOCAL LENGTH: 23MM

FRAMERATE: 24/25/30/48/50/60/120

FSTOP RANGE: F2.8 ± 5%

GIMBAL AXIS: 3

GIMBAL CONTROL ACCURACY: ± .02°

GIMBAL MAX. CONTROL RANGE: TILT: -90° - 30° PAN: 360° LIMITLESS

GIMBAL MAX. CONTROL SPEED: TILT: 50°/S PAN: 50°/S

ISO RANGE: 100 - 12800

MAX VIDEO RESOLUTION: 4K 60FPS

MINIMUM SD CARD CLASS: 10 U3

MTF 104LP/MM, CENTER: 0.6, CORNER : 0.4

SENSOR SIZE: 1 INCH CMOS

SHUTTER SPEED: 1/8000 - 8S

SHUTTER TYPE: ROLLING

SNR: ISO100, SNR 36DB

STORAGE TEMPERATURE: 10°C - 30°C

WEIGHT: 330G

 

CGOETx (YUNETXUS)

Thermal Specifications:

Field of Vision: Diagonal: 71° Field of Vision: Horizontal: 56° Sensitivity: < 50 mK

Infrared Cam: Uncooled Vox (Vanadium Oxide) microbolometer Pixel size: 12

LWIR Wavelength: 8-14 Picture rate: 9 Hz

Photo format: JPEG, TIFF (14bit RAW) Video format: MP4

Temperature balance: Automatic Temperature effective range: -10° to 180°

Resolution: 160x120 expanded to 1280x720 for ST16S preview

Visual /RGB camera Specifications:

Sensor: ½.8” 2M

Field of vision: Diagonal: 90° ISO range: 100-12800

Shutter Speed: 1/30 - 1/8000 s

Video resolution: 1920 x 1080p 30 fps Photo format: JPEG

Video format: MP4

E30Zx (YUNE30ZXUS)

DIMENSIONS: 148 x 106 x 145 mm

SENSOR SIZE: 1/2.8 inch CMOS

EFFECTIVE PIXELS: 2.13 MP

WEIGHT: 595 g (1.3 lbs)

ZOOM CAPABILITIES:

Optical: 30x

Digital: 6x

CAMERA LENS: F1.6 (Wide) to F4.7 (Tele), 29 mm - 872 mm equivalent

FOV: 63.7° (Wide), 2.3° (Tele)

PHOTO RESOLUTION: 16:9, 1920x1080

VIDEO RESOLUTION: 1080p @25/30/50/60 fps

PHOTO FORMAT: JPEG

VIDEO FORMAT: MP4

ISO RANGE: 100-6400

ANGULAR VIBRATION RANGE: ±0.02°

SHUTTER SPEED: 1/30-1/6000s

WHITE BALANCE: Auto, Manual (2000 - 10000)

CONTROL RANGE:

Tilt: -120° to 30°

Pan: 360° unlimited

MAXIMUM CONTROL SPEED:

Pan: 50° /s

Tilt:50° /s

OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 14° - 113°F

STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -4° - 140°F

E10T34x (YUNE10T34XUS)

Weight: 350 g

Dimensions: 115 x 80 x 130 mm

Controllable Range: Tilt: 15° to -90° / Pan: 360° limitless

Compatible Platforms: H520E (approx. 28 min flight time)

OPTICAL CAMERA

FOV: 89.6°

Sensor: 1/2.8" 2MP 23mm F2.8

Range: 2 km

Photo Resolution: 16:9, 1920x1080, JPG

TF Support: FAT32(= 32 GB) / exFAT(>32 GB)

Video Resolution: FHD (1920x1080), H264

(NTSC) 24/25/30/48/60, MP4

ISO: 100 - 12800

Shutter: 1/30 - 1/8000s

FLIR® THERMAL CAMERA

Thermal Resolution: 320x256

Sensor Technology: uncooled VOx microbolometer

Effective Frame Rate: < 9Hz

Pixel Size: 12 µm

Spectral Range: 8-14 µm

Scene Range (Low Gain): -40°C to 550°C

Spot Meter: >98,5%, no clusters > 3x3

Sensitivity: < 50 mK, @f/1.0

Scene Range (High Gain): 640 × 512: -25°C to 135°C / 320 × 256:-25°C to

100°C

Color & Monochrome Palettes (LUTs): Yes

Image Optimization: Yes

Digital Detail Enhancement: Yes

Polarity Control (black hot/white hot): Yes

Video Format: MP4

Photo Format: JPEG, TIFF

E10Tv32x (YUNE10TVXUS)

Weight: 350 g

Dimensions: 115 x 80 x 130 mm

Controllable Range: Tilt: 15° to -90° / Pan: 360° limitless

Compatible Platforms: H520E (approx. 28 min flight time)

OPTICAL CAMERA

FOV: 89.6°

Sensor: 1/2.8" 2MP 23mm F2.8

Range: 2 km

Photo Resolution: 16:9, 1920x1080, JPG

TF Support: FAT32(= 32 GB) / exFAT(>32 GB)

Video Resolution: FHD (1920x1080), H264

(NTSC) 24/25/30/48/60, MP4

ISO: 100 - 12800

Shutter: 1/30 - 1/8000s

FLIR® THERMAL CAMERA

Thermal Resolution: 640x512

Sensor Technology: uncooled VOx microbolometer

Effective Frame Rate: < 9Hz

Pixel Size: 12 µm

Spectral Range: 8-14 µm

Scene Range (Low Gain): -40°C to 550°C

Spot Meter: >98,5%, no clusters > 3x3

Sensitivity: < 50 mK, @f/1.0

Scene Range (High Gain): 640 × 512: -25°C to 135°C / 320 × 256:-25°C to

100°C

Color & Monochrome Palettes (LUTs): Yes

Image Optimization: Yes

Digital Detail Enhancement: Yes

Polarity Control (black hot/white hot): Yes

Video Format: MP4

Photo Format: JPEG, TIFF

E20Tvx (YUNE20TVX33US)

Camera Weight: 358 g (12.62 oz)

Gimbal:

Angular vibration range: ±0.02°

Controllable Range:

Tilt:-110°to 30° / Pan:±165°

Max. Angular velocity: Tilt:30°/s, Pan:120°/s

Operating Temperature: -10°C - 40°C (14°F - 104°F)

Thermal Lens:

FOV, diagonal: 41.4°

FOV: 33° x 26.6°

Sensitivity: < 50 mK

Pixel pitch: 12um

LWIR Wave Length: 8 - 14 µm

Frequency: Full Frame Rate: 25Hz

Photo Format: JPEG

Video Format: MP4

Temperature Compensation: Auto

Resolution: 640x512

Temperature Measuring Range:

High Gain -20°-150°

Low Gain 100°-500°

RGB Lens:

Sensor: 1/2.8" 2.13MP

Aperture: F2.8

Equivalent, Focal Length: 23mm

Diagonal FOV: 90°

ISO Range: 100-3200

Shutter Speed: 1/30-1/8000s

Video Resolution: 1920x1080p 60fps

 

Package Listing

1 - Yuneec H520E RTK Commercial Hexacopter

1 - ST16E Ground Station Controller

2 - 4S-6200mAh LiPo Batteries

1 - OFDM Module

1 - Charger Base (Single Battery)

1 - Charger Power Source

1 - Charger Cable

5 - Clockwise A Rotors

5 - Counter-Clockwise B Rotors

1 - Microsd Card

1 - Microsd Card Adapter

1 - Manual

Payload Options

- E90x 

- CGOETx 

- E30Zx 

- E10T34x

- E10T50x 

- E10Tv32x 

- E20Tvx 

 

Yuneec H520E RTK Hexacopter Details

Yuneec H520E RTK Commercial Hexacopter: Professional-grade unmanned aerial vehicle for commercial use with RTK technology and hexacopter design.

The HS2OE is designed for industrial use, ideal for ambitious professionals. It features a six-rotor system for stable and precise flight, long focal-length lenses for distant shots, and instant data sharing from the STI6S/E Ground Station or 4K/UHD video and 20MP still images.

The Yuneec H520E RTK commercial hexacopter provides reliable, stable and precise flight even in high-wind environments, allowing it to hold position and fly safely where manned inspections would be deemed unsafe.

Your HS520E RTK Commercial Hexacopter data remains private. The hexacopter and remote control communicate directly, preventing involuntary data transfer to external servers. Flight data, images, videos, and logfiles are not forwarded and remain under your control for optimal protection.

Orbit flight enables pilot to circle around at a set distance precisely

Yuneec H520E RTK Commercial Hexacopter features hot-swappable payload options for seamless data capture. Our HSZO cameras allow for quick swapping of thermal imaging, long focal length, or wide focal-length cameras without powering down the system. This ensures consistent data storage and reduces downtime.

Yuneec H520E RTK Commercial Hexacopter - The ST16S/E all-in-one controller provides full control over the HS2OE during flight, enabling users to capture high-quality photos and video. A 7-inch integrated screen displays real-time footage, eliminating the need for an external device.

The Yuneec H520E RTK Commercial Hexacopter features Team Mode, which enables independent control of the copter and camera via two remote systems. This collaboration tool allows a pilot to operate the drone while a separate operator focuses on the camera.

The Yuneec DataPilot software enables users to stay up-to-date with the latest updates and manage missions efficiently. The app allows for automatic software updating, storage of missions for recall, and planning of off-site flights. It also features survey path generation, precision 3D output, and map caching from multiple providers.

The Yuneec H520E RTK Commercial Hexacopter enables effective monitoring of industrial production processes. Ford Motor Company uses this drone for faster and safer maintenance work at their Dagenham Engine Plant in the UK.

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A One-Size-Fits-All Solution

- Multi-payload compatibility

- RTK and PPK compatible

- New battery connector with fail safe design

- New powerful flight control processor

- Designed for professional, commercial and governmental requirements

- New 2-4 mile* (3.5-7 km*) long range OFDM module

- No data transfer to external servers

- High-precision, low-interference compass

- New 30 pin payload interface

- Mission planning on the computer or ST16E controller

- Stable and safe 6-rotor system with 5-rotor failsafe

- Energy efficient and quiet operation

- ST16E controller with integrated 7” touch display, voice output and comprehensive DataPilot™ software

- HDMI signal directly from the ST16E to output the drone’s live image onto larger monitors

Added Security

The Yuneec H520E was developed around demands for safety and functionality. The 6-rotor system allows for a safe and stable flight by ensuring that the H520E can continue to fly safely even if a rotor fails. The built-in ultrasonic sensors allow the H520E to detect obstacles and avoid collisions, while the battery issues warnings when the voltage is too low and changes to a fail-safe function if necessary. In addition, the H520E comes equipped with a redundant control signal, a return home and a geo fence function, which ensures that the drone does not move beyond a radius specified by the user.

Updated DataPilot2.0 System

The Yuneec DataPilot™ is a comprehensive software solution for planning waypoint and survey missions. DataPilot™ is fully integrated into the hardware and software of the H520E and enables users to efficiently and consistently get the information they need. Using DataPilot™, you can collect the data needed to create orthomaps, 3D scans, crop data imagery, in the field or on the desktop for repeatable, recallable aerial flight paths. The DataPilot™ software also allows for storage of maps from many map providers for access in areas with no connectivity, and provides tools for precise way-point placement even in areas where no updated maps are available.

*Photogrammetry software is needed to process data and build 2D and 3D models.

Secure Your Data

The Yuneec H520E has been developed as a closed system, its technical design prevents communication with third party servers. Communication only takes place between the drone, the payload and the ST16E ground station controller. Log files are stored locally in the drone and are only required by Yuneec for service purposes in the event of a guarantee. There is no involuntary data transfer to servers. Neither flight data nor images, videos or log files are forwarded to external servers and remain in your possession. Thus, your data is optimally protected.

ST16E Ground Station Controller

The Android-based ST16E ground station controller is equipped with a fast Intel quad-core processor and OFDM support. Thanks to the OFDM support, the live image transmission can be expanded up to 1.7 miles. The integrated 7 inch display with touchscreen ensures precise and intuitive operation of the Yuneec H520E and shows all flight information as well as the live image from the camera. The live image can also be transferred to a larger monitor via the HDMI output of the ST16E.

Versatile Payload Options with new X-Connector

Thanks to its multiple load options, the Yuneec H520E can be easily adapted to different areas of application. Replace sensors in a matter of seconds, downtime is minimized and productivity is improved. This means that one gimbal camera combination can be exchanged for another without power cycling the airframe.

Law Enforcement:

The Yuneec H520E is perfect for accident scene reconstruction, crime scene mapping, as an “eye in the sky” for crowd control, intelligence gathering, or monitoring targeted areas. The Yuneec H520E empowers Law Enforcement officers to quickly record an accident scene in 2D or 3D, for later assembly of data for court appearances, reporting, or archiving. Camera systems with embedded GPS data enables evidence gathering to be captured and examined before fire investigators or first-responders have entered the area.

Inspections:

Vertical structures can be inspected safely and efficiently with the precise flight behavior of the H520E. Long focal lengths allow users to fly further back from the object being viewed, without compromising image quality or depth. DataPilot™ can store missions that require weekly or monthly re-flight for purposes of comparison, failure evaluation, or deterioration studies. The safety improvement and cost reduction with sUAS inspection are staggering in comparison.

Search and Rescue:

The Yuneec H520E enhances safety at a contaminated scene, speeds rescue and recovery. Firefighters appreciate the ability to “see” through smoke and rapidly identify hot spots using thermal imaging, and the ability to gain a birds-eye view of operations on a large scene. In addition, the drone can be used for scouting the route ahead for obstacles, finding victims, photographing remote crash sites, terrain mapping, crash site monitoring or for improving communication.

Site Mapping:

Pre-construction survey, topographical measurements, and project progress - The Yuneec H520E is designed to fly repeatable, perfect-placement flight over construction sites, providing not only measurable and demonstrable project data, but also helping to identify shrink points, at-risk areas, or security breach points. Autonomous flight allows for repeated flights that may be layered to determine changes in the work site and provide comparisons over time.

H520E RTK KEY FEATURES

- Fully integrated to YUNEEC H520E

- Compatible with all existing Yuneec H520E camera payloads

- Faster and more precise mapping (e.g. complex surveying, inspections, mapping, 3D displays)

- RTK (Real Time Kinematic) module for high accuracy relative positioning: 1 cm + ppm horizontal / 1.5 cm + ppm vertical

- Keep cm precision in even GNSS challenging environment (e.g. between high buildings)

- 5 Hz update rate of position, velocity and time

- Support signals of up to 3 GNSS constellations

- All data including raw GNSS data and real time solution can be stored on board - ready for PPK (Post Processed Kinematics)

- Network RTK or Base Station not included

The system works with two components, the RTK module on board the Yuneec H520E and a base station. In under 30 seconds the Yuneec H520E RTK can reach centimeter-level accuracy - even while operating in challenging GPS conditions (with respect to the base station). The system can also be operated with a network RTK reference station (Network RTK through third party provider, needs an internet connection, additional fees may apply) for absolute global centimeter-level accuracy in the event you don't want to use a base station,

The Yuneec H520E RTK system is an important part of commercial applications where the highest precision is required. Using the H520E RTK while 3D mapping will provide significantly lower image overlaps which means using less photos, resulting in a shorter flight. In addition, inspections can be much closer to the desired object because the drone's location will be precise down to the centimeter. This precision is also a great advantage when comparing several images taken on different days, for example to document a construction progress.

The RTK module allows for precise positioning, even in challenging environments and is fully integrated into the H520E's hardware and software. This means that you still have the full range of functions of the award-winning DataPilot software. All data, including raw GNSS data, can be logged on board. Thus, the system is also already for PPK (Post Processed Kinematics).

RTK MODULE

- Smallest Heading Solution

- Compact SMD packaging

- All-Constellation Multi-Frequency

- 0.2°/1m baseline Dual Antenna Heading

- Centimeter level RTK

- 30*40 mm, SMD packaging

- Supports BDS B1/B2+GPS L1/L2+GLONASS L1/ L2+GALILEO E1/E5b+QZSS L1/L2

- DUAL-RTK Engine, independent master and slave antenna RTK solution

- RTK: 1cm +1ppm(H); 1.5cm+1ppm(V)

- Up to 20Hz Low-latency output of positioning and heading