Do you know that now you can have drones take photos for you while you are sitting inside your car, or even while you are driving? On March 2, BYD and DJI, two of China's tech giants, jointly launched the world's first highly integrated smart in-car drone system, Lingyuan, in Shenzhen.
In this landmark move that showcases the integration of advanced manufacturing and innovative technology, this collaboration not only marks a technological breakthrough in the convergence of automotive and drone technologies but also exemplifies the high level of Guangdong province's advanced manufacturing and commitment to high-quality development.
A paragon of strong-strong cooperation
The partnership between BYD and DJI is a fine example of strong-strong cooperation. Over three years, the two companies have worked together from the ground up, overcoming core technical challenges such as vehicle-drone synergy control, dynamic takeoff and landing algorithms, and electromagnetic compatibility.
The result is a groundbreaking solution that integrates drones into vehicles, setting a new standard for the industry. Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD, emphasized at the launch event, "This collaboration is not a simple hardware addition but a deep integration that achieves a synergistic effect greater than the sum of its parts." Luo Zhenhua, President of DJI, also stated, "Technology should be a tool that benefits the world, not just a toy for a few."
Technology without borders: building a global "Smart vehicle+" ecosystem
The collaboration between BYD and DJI is not only a technological breakthrough but also a practice of an open ecosystem. By integrating BYD's vehicle electric drive platform (such as DMO) and DJI's drone sensing technology, the Lingyuan System has created an integrated land-air intelligent solution, offering new possibilities for off-road and urban travel scenarios.
BYD, with its "smart vehicle+" core, has joined hands with global tech companies such as Huawei and Xiaomi to create a borderless "technology circle of friends", as Wang Chuanfu reiterated at the launch event, "Technology knows no borders, and cooperation knows no boundaries."
The launch of the Lingyuan System is not only a showcase of BYD and DJI's technological strength but also a milestone for Chinese manufacturing moving towards the high end of the global value chain. Under the strategic guidance of Guangdong province's high-quality development, enterprises like BYD are gathering global wisdom with an open attitude, promoting the popularization of technology.
Reporter | Guo Chuhua
Video | Ou Nanying
Photo | Guo Chuhua
Editor | Ouyang Yan, Hu Nan, James, Shen He
