Engineering:FYFT M-series unmanned blimp

FYFT M-series unmanned blimps are Chinese UAVs developed by Qingdao Co., Ltd. Fei-Yu (meaning Flying Universe) Aviation Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (FYFT, 青岛飞宇有限公司), and these unmanned blimps are named after their respective length. For example: if an M4 series blimp is 11 meter long, then it is named M4-1100, because 11 meter is equal to 1100 millimeter. M-series unmanned blimps are intended for military and para-military use with M stands for Military. The greatest difference between M-series and other unmanned blimps for civilian use such as S-series unmanned blimps for aerial survey is that for military application, data link is added to provide real-time or near real-time transmission of information gathered so troops can respond in a timely manner, as opposed to civilian versions where information is downloaded and evaluated after the UAVs have landed.

M1-series unmanned blimps

M1-series unmanned blimps are FYFT-developed blimps with a single gasoline-powered tractor engine propelled by a two-blade propeller.

Model #	M1-900	M1-1100	M1-1200	M1-1300	M1-1500
Length (m)	9	11	12	13	15
Width (m)	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.8	3.2
Heigh (m)	3.5	3.8	4	4.1	4.5
Volume (m3)	27	33	48	55	90
Power plant	38 cc @ 3 hp	38 cc @ 3 hp	62 cc @ 5.4 hp	80 cc @ 7 hp	80 – 100 cc @ 7 – 9 hp
Fuel	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Max speed (km/h)	60	60	90	90	100
Cruise speed (km/h)	2 – 30	2 – 30	5 – 30	5 – 50	5 – 60
Max wind scale allowed for operation	4 – 5	4 – 5	5 – 6	5 – 6	5 – 6
Payload (kg)	3	5	10	15	25
Endurance (h)	3	4	4	5	6
Tailplane	Cruciform tail	Cruciform tail	Cruciform tail	Cruciform tail	Cruciform tail
Remote control radius (km)	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5
Remote control station	Futaba 6 channel	Futaba 6 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel

M2-series unmanned blimps

M2-series unmanned blimps are FYFT-developed blimps with a single gasoline-powered pusher engine propelled by a two blade propeller.

Model #	M2-900	M2-1100	M2-1200	M2-1300	M2-1500
Length (m)	9	11	12	13	15
Width (m)	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.8	3.2
Heigh (m)	3.5	3.8	4	4.1	4.5
Volume (m3)	27	33	48	55	90
Power plant	38 cc @ 3 hp	38 cc @ 3 hp	62 cc @ 5.4 hp	80 cc @ 7 hp	80 – 100 cc @ 7 – 9 hp
Fuel	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Max speed (km/h)	60	60	90	90	100
Cruise speed (km/h)	2 – 30	2 – 30	5 – 30	5 – 50	5 – 60
Max wind scale allowed for operation	4 – 5	4 – 5	5 – 6	5 – 6	5 – 6
Payload (kg)	3	5	10	15	25
Endurance (h)	3	4	4	5	6
Tailplane	Cruciform tail	Cruciform tail	Cruciform tail	Cruciform tail	Cruciform tail
Remote control radius (km)	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5
Remote control station	Futaba 6 channel	Futaba 6 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel

M3-series unmanned blimps

M3-series unmanned blimps are FYFT-developed blimps with twin gasoline-powered engines, one in the front, and one aft.

Model #	M3-900	M3-1100	M3-1200	M3-1300	M3-1500
Length (m)	9	11	12	13	15
Width (m)	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.8	3.2
Heigh (m)	3.5	3.8	4	4.1	4.5
Volume (m3)	27	33	48	55	90
Power plant	38 cc @ 3 hp	38 cc @ 3 hp	62 cc @ 5.4 hp	80 cc @ 7 hp	80 – 100 cc @ 7 – 9 hp
Fuel	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Max speed (km/h)	60	60	90	90	100
Cruise speed (km/h)	2 – 30	2 – 30	5 – 30	5 – 50	5 – 60
Max wind scale allowed for operation	4 – 5	4 – 5	5 – 6	5 – 6	5 – 6
Payload (kg)	3	5	10	15	25
Endurance (h)	3	4	4	5	6
Tailplane	Cruciform tail	Cruciform tail	Cruciform tail	Cruciform tail	Cruciform tail
Remote control radius (km)	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5
Remote control station	Futaba 6 channel	Futaba 6 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel

M4-series unmanned blimps

M4-series unmanned blimps are FYFT-developed blimps with twin gasoline-powered engines propelled by a two ducted fans.

Model #	M4-900	M4-1100	M4-1200	M4-1300	M4-1500
Length (m)	9	11	12	13	15
Width (m)	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.8	3.2
Heigh (m)	3.5	3.8	4	4.1	4.5
Volume (m3)	27	33	48	55	90
Power plant	45 or 62 cc 4.5 or 5.4 hp	62 cc 5.4 hp	62 cc 5.4 hp	80 cc 7 hp	80 – 100 cc 7 – 9 hp
Fuel	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Max speed (km/h)	60	60	90	90	100
Cruise speed (km/h)	2 – 30	2 – 30	5 – 30	5 – 50	5 – 60
Max wind scale allowed for operation	4 – 5	4 – 5	5 – 6	5 – 6	5 – 6
Payload (kg)	3	5	10	15	25
Endurance (h)	3	4	4	5	6
Tailplane	Cruciform tail or X-tail	Cruciform tail or X-tail	Cruciform tail or X-tail	Cruciform tail or X-tail	Cruciform tail or X-tail
Remote control radius (km)	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5
Remote control station	Futaba 6 channel	Futaba 6 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel

M5-series unmanned blimps

M5-series unmanned blimps are FYFT-developed blimps with twin gasoline-powered engines propelled by a two adjustable ducted fans.

Model #	M5-900	M5-1100	M5-1200	M5-1300	M5-1500
Length (m)	9	11	12	13	15
Width (m)	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.8	3.2
Heigh (m)	3.5	3.8	4	4.1	4.5
Volume (m3)	27	33	48	55	90
Power plant	45 or 62 cc 4.5 or 5.4 hp	62 cc 5.4 hp	62 cc 5.4 hp	80 cc 7 hp	80 – 100 cc 7 – 9 hp
Fuel	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Max speed (km/h)	60	60	90	90	100
Cruise speed (km/h)	2 – 30	2 – 30	5 – 30	5 – 50	5 – 60
Max wind scale allowed for operation	4 – 5	4 – 5	5 – 6	5 – 6	5 – 6
Payload (kg)	3	5	10	15	25
Endurance (h)	3	4	4	5	6
Tailplane	Cruciform tail or X-tail	Cruciform tail or X-tail	Cruciform tail or X-tail	Cruciform tail or X-tail	Cruciform tail or X-tail
Remote control radius (km)	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5
Remote control station	Futaba 6 channel	Futaba 6 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel

M6-series unmanned blimps

M6-series unmanned blimps are FYFT-developed blimps with twin gasoline-powered engines propelled by a two adjustable ducted fans, and it is a larger cousin of earlier M5-series UAV from which it is developed from.

Model #	M6-1200	M6-1300	M6-1400	M6-1500	M6-1600	M6-2000
Length (m)	12	13	14	15	16	20
Width (m)	2.7	2.8	3	3.2	3.5	5
Heigh (m)	4	4.1	4.3	4.5	4.8	5
Volume (m3)	48	55	68	90	108	260
Power plant	62 cc @ 5.4 hp	62 cc @ 5.4 hp	80 cc @ 7 hp	80 – 100 cc @ 7 – 9 hp	80 – 100 cc @ 7 – 9 hp	Various
Fuel	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Various
Max speed (km/h)	80	80	80	90	90	115
Cruise speed (km/h)	5 – 40	5 – 50	5 – 60	5 – 70	5 – 70	66
Max wind scale allowed for operation	5 – 6	5 – 6	5 – 6	5 – 6	5 – 6	N/A
Payload (kg)	10	15	20	25	30	220
Endurance (h)	4	5	5	6	6	11.6
Tailplane	Cruiform tail or X-tail	Cruiform tail or X-tail	Cruiform tail or X-tail	Cruiform tail or X-tail	Cruiform tail or X-tail	N/A
Remote control radius (km)	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	N/A
Remote control station	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	N/A

M7-series unmanned blimps

M7-series unmanned blimps are FYFT-developed blimps with a single gasoline-powered engines propelled by a single adjustable ducted fan.

Model #	M7-900	M7-1100	M7-1200	M7-1300	M7-1500
Length (m)	9	11	12	13	15
Width (m)	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.8	3.2
Heigh (m)	3.5	3.8	4	4.1	4.5
Volume (m3)	24	33	48	55	90
Power plant	45 cc @ 4 hp or 62 cc @ 5.4 hp	62 cc @5.4 hp	62 cc @ 5.4 hp	80 cc @ 7 hp	80 – 100 cc @ 7 – 9 hp
Fuel	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Max speed (km/h)	60	60	90	90	100
Cruise speed (km/h)	2 – 30	2 – 30	5 – 30	5 – 50	5 – 60
Max wind scale allowed for operation	4 – 5	4 – 5	5 – 6	5 – 6	5 – 6
Payload (kg)	3	8	10	15	20
Endurance (h)	3	4	4	5	6
Tailplane	Cruciform tail or X-tail	Cruciform tail or X-tail	Cruciform tail or X-tail	Cruciform tail or X-tail	Cruciform tail or X-tail
Remote control radius (km)	Futaba 6 channel	Futaba 6 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel	Futaba 6 – 9 channel

See also

List of unmanned aerial vehicles of China