Yuneec Releases First Person View Headset

Written by: Tony Korologos | Date: Thursday, August 4th, 2016
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Yuneec_fpvYuneec Releases First Person View Headset for Immersive Flying Experience

SkyView First Person View Headset Gives Users Ability to Pilot via Onboard Camera, Watch Movies and Play Video Games

ONTARIO, Calif. (August 4, 2016) — Yuneec International today announced the availability of its all-new SkyView first person view headset.

As the world leader in electric aviation, Yuneec is the first major consumer drone manufacturer to offer its own FPV headset that allows users

to operate via the onboard camera, watch movies, and play video games, among other capabilities. The SkyView FPV headset is now

available at a suggested retail price of $249.99.

The all-new SkyView is an enclosed FPV headset compatible with the Yuneec Typhoon H and Tornado H920. The headset is equipped with a

built-in 5-inch HD screen that transmits in 720p, a massive 75.5-degree field of view and a 16:9 aspect ratio for a stunning, life-like display.

While wearing the SkyView headset, pilots will be able to see exactly what the drone sees from its onboard camera – thanks to the built-in 5-

inch screen offering a true “first person view.” With an ergonomic design, SkyView features a durable and adjustable headband that's

comfortable and can accommodate glasses. Once pilots complete their flight, they can connect SkyView via the HDMI port to playback videos,

watch movies, gaming, and more.

“At Yuneec, our engineers are always pushing the envelope to develop creative solutions that deliver the best experience for the consumer,”

said Yu Tian, chief executive officer of Yuneec International. “The SkyView FPV Headset elevates the flying experience for Yuneec pilots by

literally putting them in the driver’s seat of their drone. While operating the drone, they’ll have more confidence, enhanced perspective and

more creative possibilities at their disposal. When not flying, it’s an incredible way for users to immerse themselves in video games and

Yuneec announced the expansion of its Typhoon series with the unveiling of Typhoon H at the 2016 CES Show in Las Vegas. Typhoon H is

equipped with six rotors and a 360-degree gimbal, which allows unlimited panning for breathtaking 4K videos and 12 megapixel stills with the

all-new CGO3+ camera. In addition, the landing gear retracts during flight to seamlessly remove itself from the shot for unobstructed views.

Typhoon H also has a variety of flight and image capturing modes, including Point of Interest, Orbit Me, Watch Me, Follow Me, Curve Cable

Cam, Journey Mode, and Team Mode for film and photography teams. Innovative new safety features include ultrasonic proximity detection to

assist in avoiding large obstacles and a six-rotor safety failsafe system, which allows Typhoon H to remain stable and land if a motor should

Yuneec also offers the Typhoon H Pro package, which includes Intel® RealSense™ Technology. The Intel RealSense R200 Camera and the

quad core Intel® Atom™ processor module work seamlessly with the flight control firmware to add intelligent obstacle navigation. With a

combination of specialized cameras and sensors, this system recognizes each obstacle in its path and creates a 3D view of its environment,

which it maps and learns in real time. It then plans an alternate route and safely navigates around obstacles. This is a major advancement over

ultra-sonic collision prevention, which automatically stops Typhoon H short of obstacles, but cannot model the environment or intelligently

reroute around obstacles. The module also adds downward facing sensors to improve stability, enabling flight indoors or outdoors close to the

ground, even with poor GPS reception.

The Tornado H920 is a professional multirotor aerial photography and videography platform. It is compatible with two camera options: the

industry standard Panasonic GH4 and Yuneec’s CGO4 gimbal camera. The H920 features landing gear that retracts during flight to

seamlessly remove itself from the shot for unobstructed views, is equipped with GPS positioning, compass orientation, and pressure sensor

lock altitude, and can handle a payload up to five kilograms.

The SkyView FPV Headset is available for $249.99 at retailers and online at www.yuneec.com/skyview


Yuneec Typhoon H with Intel RealSense Technology Now Available for Preorder

Written by: Tony Korologos | Date: Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016
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Typhoon H with Intel RealSense Technology Improves Safety, Allows More Creative Options with Intelligent Obstacle Navigation
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ONTARIO, Calif. (June 22, 2016) — Yuneec International, the world leader in electric aviation, today announced the award-winning Typhoon

H with Intel RealSense Technology is now available for preorder at a suggested retail price of $1,899.

First shipments to customers will begin within four weeks. Customers will receive their Typhoon H with a factory installed Intel RealSense

R200 Camera and Intel Atom ™ processor, an ST16 controller with a Wizard controller for dual operator mode, two batteries, and extra

propellers, all packed in a custom designed backpack. Most recently demonstrated live at CES Asia, Intel RealSense Technology enables

Typhoon H to fly autonomously, intelligently navigating around objects, taking safety and customers’ creative options to the next level.

As installed on Typhoon H, the Intel RealSense R200 Camera and the quad core Intel Atom processor module work seamlessly with the flight

control firmware to add intelligent obstacle navigation. With a combination of specialized cameras and sensors, this Intel system maps and

learns its environment in 3D, recognizing each obstacle, planning an alternative route and safely navigating around it. This is a major

advancement over ultra-sonic collision prevention, which automatically stops Typhoon H short of obstacles, but cannot model the environment

or intelligently reroute around obstacles. The module also adds downward facing sensors to improve stability, enabling flight indoors or

outdoors close to the ground, even with poor GPS reception.

“Intelligent navigation and obstacle avoidance in complex environments powered by Intel RealSense Technology expands creative possibilities

and enhances safety for our customers,” said Yu Tian, chief executive officer of Yuneec International. “Now, users can confidently operate

Typhoon H with RealSense Technology in a wide variety of environments that previously required highly-technical piloting.”

Intel and Yuneec announced a $60M investment in August of 2015 for product collaboration. The first collaboration was to power the ST16

ground station, which employs the Intel Atom processor. The second product collaboration comes to market by way of Intel RealSense

“At Intel, we’re always looking to open up creative possibilities through technology,” said Anil Nanduri, Intel’s vice president and general

manager of unmanned aviation systems within the New Technology Group. “By equipping the Yuneec Typhoon H with Intel RealSense

Technology, drone pilots can worry less about obstacles that may impede those creative possibilities, and focus more on their flight path and

Yuneec announced the expansion of its Typhoon series with the unveiling of Typhoon H at the 2016 CES in Las Vegas. Typhoon H is

equipped with six rotors and a 360-degree gimbal, which allows unlimited panning for breathtaking 4K videos and 12 megapixel stills with the

all-new CGO3+ camera. In addition, the landing gear retracts during flight to seamlessly remove itself from the shot for unobstructed views.

Typhoon H also has a variety of flight and image capturing modes, including Point of Interest, Orbit Me, Curve Cable Cam, Journey Mode, and

Team Mode for film and photography teams. Innovative new safety features include ultrasonic proximity detection to assist in avoiding large

obstacles, which is operational when Intel RealSense Technology is inactive, and a six-rotor safety failsafe system, which allows Typhoon H to

remain stable and land if a motor should fail.

A separately available Intel RealSense Technology module for Typhoon H owners will be released in the near future.

Typhoon H is designed with the creative consumer in mind, with features such as user-friendly design, including quick disconnect props that

allow speedy removal from the motors, and rotor arms that quickly fold down for easy and compact transportation using a custom-designed

backpack. Carbon fiber is used extensively to decrease weight while increasing durability. Typhoon H comes with the professional quality

Android-based ST16 controller, which has a large 7-inch integrated touchscreen display and HD 720p video downlink for stunning real-time

video reception, a great improvement on having to connect an iPad or iPhone to a separate controller.

Typhoon H with Intel RealSense Technology is available for $1,899 at retailers and online at www.yuneec.com.


Yuneec International Announces Pricing and Availability of Highly Anticipated Typhoon H

Written by: Tony Korologos | Date: Tuesday, March 15th, 2016
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The Award-Winning Typhoon H Offers Professional Capabilities at an Unprecedented Price

ONTARIO, CA (March 15th, 2016) — Yuneec International, the world leader in electric aviation, has announced that its award-winning Typhoon H is available for pre-order starting today at consumer electronics retailers, popular online stores and specialized outlets world-wide. First customer deliveries will begin in two weeks. Originally unveiled at CES 2016, where it won numerous top awards, Typhoon H redefines the enthusiast drone. Pricing is set at a highly competitive suggested retail price of $1,299. Also, for a limited time, Typhoon H is being offered with a free Wizard controller, enabling team operation and GPS tracking of a subject.

“We’re excited to bring our game-changing Typhoon H to market, opening access to creative possibilities previously only available in expensive professional platforms. Now, anyone can capture incredible aerial footage like never before,” said Yu Tian, chief executive officer of Yuneec International. “It’s our most advanced consumer drone ever, setting a new standard in capability and value, while being ready, easy and safe to fly.”

An all-new six-rotor airframe provides a solid platform for the full 3-axis, 360-degree gimbal, and the new CGO3+ camera. In addition, the landing gear retracts during flight allowing unobstructed panning for breathtaking 4K videos and 12 megapixel stills. The Typhoon H also adds new flight and image capture modes including Point of Interest, Orbit, Curved Cable and Journey. Innovative new safety features include ultrasonic proximity detection to prevent collisions with obstacles, and a failsafe system allowing Typhoon H to remain stable and land if a motor should fail.

An additional benefit is the compact and user friendly design. Quick-disconnect propellers allow speedy installation and removal, and each rotor arm quickly folds down from its flight position for easy and compact transportation. Carbon fiber is used extensively to decrease weight while increasing durability.
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Typhoon H comes with the professional quality Android-based ST16 controller, including a large 7-inch integrated display and HD 720p video downlink for stunning real-time video reception. An HDMI output allows external monitors and VR goggles to be used to monitor video. Available separately, an ST12 or Wizard controller can additionally bind to the Typhoon H for Team Mode, which allows one controller to operate Typhoon H and the other to operate the camera.

With the ability to add mission-specific modules, Typhoon H is the next generation compact platform for enthusiasts and professionals. To be announced within the next 6 weeks is an Intel® RealSense™ Technology module, which uses advanced computer vision processing to enable Typhoon H to dynamically alter course as it encounters obstacles as small as tree branches, while enabling the camera to continue tracking the subject. Future add-ons will also include specialized gimbal cameras which can be easily interchanged on the go.

Typhoon H builds on established Typhoon family features such as Geo-fencing, Variable Control Response, Dynamic Return Home, Low-Battery Return Home and FAA No Fly. For more information visit www.yuneec.com. The Typhoon Q500 family of drones continues to be available starting at the suggested retail price of $499.99.


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