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  • Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
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    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones - Pictures must credit: BYD Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road. It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra. A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen. There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary. The extra is to be offered across the BYD range. The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh. The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move. It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh. The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage. Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    DUKAS_182210324_BES
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones - Pictures must credit: BYD Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road. It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra. A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen. There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary. The extra is to be offered across the BYD range. The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh. The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move. It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh. The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage. Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    DUKAS_182210319_BES
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones - Pictures must credit: BYD Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road. It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra. A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen. There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary. The extra is to be offered across the BYD range. The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh. The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move. It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh. The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage. Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    DUKAS_182210314_BES
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones - Pictures must credit: BYD Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road. It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra. A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen. There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary. The extra is to be offered across the BYD range. The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh. The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move. It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh. The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage. Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    DUKAS_182210309_BES
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones - Pictures must credit: BYD Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road. It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra. A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen. There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary. The extra is to be offered across the BYD range. The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh. The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move. It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh. The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage. Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    DUKAS_182210304_BES
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones - Pictures must credit: BYD Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road. It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra. A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen. There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary. The extra is to be offered across the BYD range. The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh. The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move. It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh. The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage. Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
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    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones - Pictures must credit: BYD Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road. It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra. A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen. There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary. The extra is to be offered across the BYD range. The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh. The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move. It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh. The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage. Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    DUKAS_182210294_BES
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones - Pictures must credit: BYD Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road. It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra. A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen. There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary. The extra is to be offered across the BYD range. The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh. The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move. It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh. The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage. Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    DUKAS_182210289_BES
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones
    Un constructeur automobile propose un système de toit pour le lancement de drones - Pictures must credit: BYD Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road. It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra. A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen. There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary. The extra is to be offered across the BYD range. The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh. The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move. It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh. The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage. Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Car makers offers drone launch roof system
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    Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Dones 1
    Ref 16613
    07/03/2025
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: BYD

    Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road.

    It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra.

    A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen.

    There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary.

    The extra is to be offered across the BYD range.

    The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh.

    The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move.

    It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh.

    The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage.

    Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range.

    OPS: BYD vehicles fitted with the Lingyuan drone launch roof system.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari

    (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    DUKAS_182187538_FER
    Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Dones 1
    Ref 16613
    07/03/2025
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: BYD

    Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road.

    It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra.

    A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen.

    There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary.

    The extra is to be offered across the BYD range.

    The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh.

    The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move.

    It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh.

    The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage.

    Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range.

    OPSL A BYD SUV with the Lingyuan drone launch roof system.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari

    (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    DUKAS_182187532_FER
    Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Dones 1
    Ref 16613
    07/03/2025
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: BYD

    Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road.

    It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra.

    A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen.

    There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary.

    The extra is to be offered across the BYD range.

    The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh.

    The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move.

    It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh.

    The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage.

    Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range.

    OPSL A BYD SUV with the Lingyuan drone launch roof system.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari

    (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    DUKAS_182187530_FER
    Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Dones 1
    Ref 16613
    07/03/2025
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: BYD

    Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road.

    It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra.

    A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen.

    There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary.

    The extra is to be offered across the BYD range.

    The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh.

    The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move.

    It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh.

    The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage.

    Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range.

    OPSL A BYD SUV with the Lingyuan drone launch roof system.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari

    (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    DUKAS_182187526_FER
    Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Dones 1
    Ref 16613
    07/03/2025
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: BYD

    Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road.

    It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra.

    A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen.

    There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary.

    The extra is to be offered across the BYD range.

    The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh.

    The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move.

    It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh.

    The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage.

    Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range.

    OPSL A BYD SUV with the Lingyuan drone launch roof system.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari

    (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    DUKAS_182187521_FER
    Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Dones 1
    Ref 16613
    07/03/2025
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: BYD

    Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road.

    It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra.

    A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen.

    There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary.

    The extra is to be offered across the BYD range.

    The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh.

    The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move.

    It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh.

    The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage.

    Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range.

    OPS: The Lingyuan drone has a hand held controller as well as touch screen

    Picture supplied by Ferrari

    (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    DUKAS_182187518_FER
    Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Dones 1
    Ref 16613
    07/03/2025
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: BYD

    Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road.

    It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra.

    A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen.

    There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary.

    The extra is to be offered across the BYD range.

    The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh.

    The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move.

    It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh.

    The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage.

    Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range.

    OPS: The Lingyuan drone has a hand held controller as well as touch screen

    Picture supplied by Ferrari

    (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Tube strike across London Underground network, Britain - 06 Aug 2015
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    Tube strike across London Underground network, Britain - 06 Aug 2015
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by LENNON/Cartel/REX Shutterstock (4930297d)
    Commuters walk along London bridge in attempt to get to work on time despite the chaos caused by the London Tube Strike which shut down the whole tube system.
    Tube strike across London Underground network, Britain - 06 Aug 2015

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Tube strike across London Underground network, Britain - 06 Aug 2015
    DUKAS_52553604_REX
    Tube strike across London Underground network, Britain - 06 Aug 2015
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by LENNON/Cartel/REX Shutterstock (4930297q)
    Commuters walk and cycle along London bridge in attempt to get to work on time despite the chaos caused by the London Tube Strike which shut down the whole tube system.
    Tube strike across London Underground network, Britain - 06 Aug 2015

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Tube strike across London Underground network, Britain - 06 Aug 2015
    DUKAS_52553596_REX
    Tube strike across London Underground network, Britain - 06 Aug 2015
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by LENNON/Cartel/REX Shutterstock (4930297g)
    Commuters walk along London bridge in attempt to get to work on time despite the chaos caused by the London Tube Strike which shut down the whole tube system.
    Tube strike across London Underground network, Britain - 06 Aug 2015

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • VARIOUS
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    VARIOUS
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stock Connection / Rex Features (2339228a)
    Abandoned fifties era car in front of plaza and statue in Old Havana - somewhat symbolic of a broken down system.
    VARIOUS

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    DUKAS_182187524_FER
    Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Dones 1
    Ref 16613
    07/03/2025
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: BYD

    Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road.

    It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra.

    A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen.

    There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary.

    The extra is to be offered across the BYD range.

    The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh.

    The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move.

    It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh.

    The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage.

    Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range.

    OPS: BYD vehicles fitted with the Lingyuan drone launch roof system.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari

    (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    DUKAS_182187534_FER
    Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Dones 1
    Ref 16613
    07/03/2025
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: BYD

    Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road.

    It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra.

    A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen.

    There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary.

    The extra is to be offered across the BYD range.

    The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh.

    The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move.

    It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh.

    The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage.

    Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range.

    OPSL A BYD SUV with the Lingyuan drone launch roof system.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari

    (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    DUKAS_182187528_FER
    Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Dones 1
    Ref 16613
    07/03/2025
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: BYD

    Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road.

    It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra.

    A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen.

    There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary.

    The extra is to be offered across the BYD range.

    The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh.

    The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move.

    It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh.

    The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage.

    Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range.

    OPS: The Lingyuan drone has a hand held controller as well as touch screen

    Picture supplied by Ferrari

    (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    DUKAS_182187515_FER
    Car makers offers drone launch roof system
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Dones 1
    Ref 16613
    07/03/2025
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: BYD

    Chinese EV car maker BYD is offering buyers a roof mounted drone configures to work while the vehicle is on the road.

    It has joined forces with drone maker DJI have joined forces to create the Lingyuan, the vehicle-mounted system that costs 16,000 yuan / €2.030 euros with the drones costing extra.

    A 30cm-squared slim box fitted to the car’s roof, which can deploy a drone from the car’s touchscreen.

    There is also a hand held controller for a passenger to use or the driver when the car is stationary.

    The extra is to be offered across the BYD range.

    The quadcopter drone is said to be able to fly for up to 35 minutes on a full charge and at more than 30mph / 48 kmh.

    The drone can be launched while the car with it is on the move.

    It soar, track the car and re-dock safely providing the vehicle is going no more than 15 mph / 24 kmh.

    The touchscreen can be used to take stills and control the drone’s camera or share footage.

    Buyers are to be given a choice of two drones from the DJI range.

    OPSL A BYD SUV with the Lingyuan drone launch roof system.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari

    (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)