Heavy Lift Cargo Drone for Logistics & Construction

100 kg to 700 kg per sortie, no runway, no pilot on board. Built for the routes where a mule train is too slow and a helicopter charter is too expensive.

The Problem

A heavy lift cargo drone is a logistics decision, not a gadget purchase

If your material has to cross a valley, climb a slope or reach a site with no road, you are currently choosing between three bad options: a mule train, a helicopter charter, or a road that costs more than the cargo.

OPTION 01

Mule train

Cheap per kilogram, but 20–40 kg per animal per trip, weather-dependent, and slow enough that schedule risk becomes the real cost.

OPTION 02

Helicopter charter

Fast and capable, with hourly rates that make a two-day job a five-figure line item — before mobilisation and weather standby.

OPTION 03

Heavy lift cargo drone

100–700 kg per sortie, no runway, no pilot on board, and a marginal cost per flight that drops every time you fly the route.

Cargo Configuration

Payload classes for cargo work

Four models cover the overwhelming majority of cargo routes. Each is rated for sustained duty cycles, not single demonstration flights.

Model	LY200	LY300	LY400	LY500	LY600
Recommended cargo	150–180 kg	230–250 kg	320 kg	450 kg	600 kg
Max payload	220 kg	320 kg	450 kg	600 kg	700 kg
Airframe	4 / 8-axis	6-axis 12-rotor	8-axis 16-rotor	8-axis 16-rotor	8-axis 16-rotor
Typical route	Short haul, urban	Mid-range, hilly	Plateau, grid, mountain	Heavy logistics	Single-piece heavy loads
Battery profile	28S fast / solid	4× fast / 6× solid	4× fast 22 kWh / 8× solid 40 kWh	4× fast 30 kWh	4× fast 35 kWh

2,788 m

Cargo Delivered At

410 kg

Per Sortie

4,300 m

Highest Cargo Route

Cargo Field Record

Tibet power grid: 410 kg per sortie at 2,788 m

Air density at 2,788 m is about 72% of sea level. Every cargo drone loses payload up there. The question is how much, and whether the manufacturer has actually measured it on a paying job.

Ours has. The LY400 delivered 410 kg of grid hardware per sortie across a full construction cycle, with the same airframe also flying cargo routes at 4,200 m in Liangshan and 4,300 m on a high-altitude logistics line.

CargoPlateau Power GridRepeat Sorties

Route Planning

What we need to size your cargo drone

Four numbers determine the right airframe. Send them and you get a model recommendation, a battery configuration and an honest range estimate.

Payload per sortie

Kilograms, including the release hook or sling. The single biggest driver of model selection.

Route distance

One-way distance between launch point and drop point. Round-trip if the aircraft must return loaded.

Site altitude

Metres above sea level. Air density derating is not optional — it decides whether your payload is achievable at all.

Ambient temperature

High altitude plus high temperature is the worst case for lift. We model both together, not separately.

FAQ

Cargo drone questions

How much does a heavy lift cargo drone cost?

Price depends on payload class, battery configuration and payload interface. As a rule, cost scales with payload class rather than linearly. Send your payload and route and we will quote a specific configuration with delivered pricing.

What is the maximum cargo weight a drone can lift?

In our range, 700 kg maximum on the LY600, with 600 kg recommended for sustained work. Beyond that we build custom 800V high-voltage platforms covering 500–1000 kg. The practical ceiling is set by altitude and temperature as much as by the airframe.

How far can a cargo drone fly with a full load?

Range falls as payload rises. A 320 kg load on the LY400 with the 40 kWh solid-state set covers a shorter route than the same aircraft carrying 150 kg. We model the actual figure for your route rather than quoting a single headline number.

Do I need a licence to operate one?

Requirements vary by country and by whether the operation is commercial or over people. We supply the aircraft documentation and technical specifications your regulator will ask for; local certification remains the operator's responsibility.

Can it operate in rain or high wind?

The airframes are not rated for precipitation. Wind tolerance depends on payload and configuration; the 8-axis models hold attitude better in gusty conditions than the 4-axis versions. We will give you the operating envelope for the specific model you choose.

Tell us the payload. We will tell you the airframe.

Send your payload, altitude and route distance. You get a model recommendation, a battery configuration and a delivered price.

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