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SF-X4-F7000 Hybrid UAV

Long-endurance heavy-lift hybrid quadcopter

Model: SF-X4-F7000

Overview

Hybrid-electric quadcopter with an F7000 integrated genset, 57 kg MTOW and up to 20 kg mission payload. Empty airframe with full fuel hovers about 120 min—suited to long-endurance inspection, lighting and industrial missions.

Highlights

  • 57 kg MTOW, up to 20 kg mission payload
  • F7000 liquid-cooled hybrid: 6500 W continuous / 7000 W peak
  • ~120 min hover endurance (empty + full fuel)
  • RTK accuracy ±0.1 m / ±0.2 m
  • Wind: sustained Beaufort 6 / gust 7

Key Features

  • X-layout quadcopter with carbon-composite + aerospace 6061 aluminum structure, fold-latch arms and fixed heavy-duty damped landing gear.
  • F7000 integrated starter-generator with closed-loop liquid cooling: 6500 W continuous / 7000 W peak; 95# gasoline + FD-grade 2-stroke oil (40:1).
  • Hover fuel burn ~9.0 L/h (sea level, 25°C, rated full load); standard 12 L tank; one-button electric start.
  • Endurance references: empty + full fuel ~120 min; 15 kg + 8–9 L ~1 h; 10 kg + 16 L ~2 h; 10 kg + 12 L ~1 h with residual fuel.
  • Triple-redundant industrial multirotor FC (Boying Navigation) with waypoint, auto-RTH, altitude/position hold and autonomous modes.
  • GPS + BDS + GLONASS with u-blox ZED-F9P; SIYI A8 mini gimbal + MK15 digital video/GCS (LOS ~5–10 km, extendable to 30 km).
  • IP54 airframe; hybrid main power + 14S backup battery; short operation in light rain allowed.

Specifications

Motor wheelbase1260 mm
Unfolded size (w/o props)1260×1340×650 mm
Folded size (w/o props)800×800×650 mm
PropellersUP43135, 43″×13.5″, carbon foldable
MTOW57 kg
Empty weight35 kg
Max mission payload (excl. fuel)20 kg
Fuel tank / full fuel weight12 L standard / ~9 kg
Hybrid gensetF7000 integrated, liquid-cooled; 6500 W cont. / 7000 W peak
Bus voltage14S: 51.8 V nominal, 58.5 V max
Hover fuel burn (ref.)~9.0 L/h
Hover endurance (empty + full fuel)~120 min
Horizontal speedMax 12–15 m/s; cruise 8–10 m/s
Vertical speedClimb 4–5 m/s; descent max 3 m/s
Wind resistanceSustained Beaufort 6 (10.8 m/s) / gust 7 (13.9 m/s)
Hover positioningRTK ±0.1 m / ±0.2 m; GPS ±1 m / ±0.5 m
Operating altitudeMax AGL 4000 m; typical ≤3000 m (prefer ≤1800 m)
Motor / ESCEA126 KV75; EP-150A (54 A cont. / 137.1 A peak)
Ingress protectionIP54
Operating ambient temp.−20°C to +45°C
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