Wuxi company breaks new Guinness World Record for most durable UAV

Wuxi Hanhe Aviation Technology Co Ltd achieves the Guinness World Record for "largest GPS drawing by an electronic UAV (auto control, multiple charge)". [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

Wuxi Hanhe Aviation Technology Co Ltd, a leading agricultural company based in Wuxi National Hi-tech District, broke a new Guinness World Record by creating the "world's most durable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)", according to an award ceremony on Dec 7.

The challenge, starting in December 2019, saw different UAV controls from the company operating its Venus-25 UAV within a specified area. The UAV flew for 1,677 hours, 17 minutes and 36 seconds after multiple recharges, amounting to a total distance of 5,214 km and an area of 6 million square meters. Its flight path was in the shape of the Chinese five-star red flag and created a new Guinness World Record for "largest GPS drawing by an electronic UAV (auto control, multiple charge)".

The company's Venus-25 unmanned aerial vehicle. [Photo/hanhe-aviation.com]

The company also released its new products for 2021 during the ceremony. A series of new agricultural UAVs and related technological solutions were released, including the company's latest product Venus-30, a spraying drone with payloads of up to 30 kg.

Wuxi Hanhe Aviation Technology Co Ltd, established in 2008, is engaged in the research and development of plant protection drones and robots in the agricultural field. It mainly provides intelligent equipment, data support and plant protection solutions for modern agriculture.