SkyTow-201 / Tech Specs

Tandem towing capability, Less site constraints, high safety — rapidly deployable for Air sports experience zones

Aircraft Basic Parameters

Empty Weight (excluding battery)
42 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight (including battery、parachute)
69 kg
Rotor Wheelbase
2040 mm
Dimensions (blades extended)
3600mm (L) × 2710mm (W) × 1170mm (H)
Dimensions (blades folded)
1240mm (L) × 920mm (W) × 1170mm (H)
Number of Rotors
4+2
Blade Material
Carbon fiber composite
Blade Specifications
48175 blades / HF57×20 blades
Operating Temperature
10℃ ~ 45℃
Storage Temperature
-20℃ ~ 60℃
Operating Humidity
0% to 95% RH
Protection rating
IP45

Flight Performance Parameters

Maximum Horizontal Flight Speed (no tow)
13 m/s
Maximum Climb Rate (no tow)
7 m/s
Maximum Descent Rate (no tow)
4 m/s
Maximum Flight Altitude
≤500m (dual-person) / ≤1000m (single person)
Maximum Flight Altitude (MSL)
≤4000m
Maximum Flight Radius (no tow)
≈8000m
Hover Precision (good GNSS)
With RTK: ±0.1m (horizontal/vertical); without RTK: ±0.5m
RTK Return Landing Precision
±0.5m (open area)
Heading Angle Deviation
±1.5°
Wind Resistance
Level 6 (≤12.8m/s)
Maximum Tolerable Wind Speed (operation)
≤6m/s (takeoff)

Battery System

Number of Batteries
2
Battery Specifications
18S 68.4V / 30Ah
Single Battery Weight
13.5 kg
Single Battery Size
175mm(L)×275mm(W)×309 mm(H)
Total Battery Energy
≈4.1 kWh
Charging Time (5%-95%)
≈15 min
Battery Cycle Life
≥800 cycles (remaining capacity ≥80%)
Maximum Charging Rate
4C
Maximum Discharge Rate
10C
Operating Temperature
-10℃ ~ 90℃
Storage Temp
-10°C~30°C
Charging Req.
5℃ ~ 68℃

Remote Control & Communication System

VTX/DTX frequency
2.4GHz / 5.8GHz
VTX/DTX power
25dBm
Remote Controller Weight
1.2 kg
Remote Controller Screen Resolution
1920×1200 px
Remote Controller Battery
20000mAh
Remote Controller Endurance
6-8 hours
Remote Controller Charging Method
Type-C PD fast charging
Remote Controller Charging Time
3-4 hours
Signal Transmission Range
20km

Perception & Safety System

ADS-B
Optional
Remote-ID
Optional
Parachute
Optional
Touchdown Speed (after parachute deployment)
≤5m/s
Parachute Deployment Response Time
<2s
Geo-fence
Supported
Automatic Return on Signal Loss
Supported
Audio Alerts (climb rate / throttle / angle / battery)
Supported
Full-Flight Data Recording
Supported

Towing System Parameters

Maximum Tow Load
160 kg (pilot + passenger)
Tow Rope Material
Kevlar
Tow Rope Length
100 m
Tow Rope Maximum Breaking Strength
≈450 kg
Release Method
Dual redundant (pilot-side + drone-side)
Manual Release Response Time
≤1s
Auto Release Response Time
≤1s
Post-Release Surge
Approaches zero
Tow Vertical Angle Sensor Precision
±1°
Tow Angle Operating Range
Heading ±15°; Pitch-13°~-17°
Automatic Tow Rope Angle Correction
Supported (drone automatically maintains a narrow angle range)

Towing Operational Performance

Single Towing Task Duration
3-5 min (pure towing phase)
Single Complete Mission Cycle
≈8 min (hover preparation 2min + towing 3min + return 3min)
Comfortable Towing Climb Rate
3.0-5.0 m/s
Maximum Towing Climb Rate
≤7 m/s
Maximum Towing Altitude (single person)
1000 m
Maximum Towing Altitude (dual person)
500 m
Maximum Flight Radius Under Tow
≤2000 m
Endurance (hover, no tow)
22-25 min
Endurance at 15% Battery Remaining
3 min
Endurance at 30% Battery Remaining
6 min
Estimated Maximum Daily Flights
≈60-80 flights/day (at 8min/flight, dual-battery rotation)

Towing Operations & Site Parameters

Recommended Site Dimensions
100m (L) × 50m (W)
Minimum Site Dimensions
50m (L) × 50m (W)
Site Flatness Requirement
Playground or lawn level, suitable for running start
Site Environment Restrictions
Free from high-voltage lines / high-speed railways / airports / buildings / densely populated areas / strong interference / no-fly zones
Personnel Configuration
1 drone operator + 1 safety coordinator

Maintenance & Lifespan Metrics (Towing-Specific)

Propeller Blade Inspection Interval
300 hours
Motor Inspection Interval
600 hours
Comprehensive Overhaul Interval
1000 hours
Battery Life
800 charge/discharge cycles
Tow Rope Inspection/Replacement Interval
300 sorties/3 months
Release Mechanism Inspection/Replacement Interval
300 sorties/3 months