CW-25E
The JOUAV CW-25E is a pure-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle designed for professional mapping, surveillance, and inspection operations. It features a flight endurance of 150–210 minutes, a 6 kg payload capacity, and a modular design transportable in a standard sport utility vehicle.
Overview and Use Cases
The CW-25E is a hybrid VTOL fixed-wing UAV platform developed by JOUAV for professional aerial operations. Its design combines vertical takeoff and landing capability with fixed-wing cruise efficiency, enabling deployment in environments where runway infrastructure is unavailable. Primary applications include large-area mapping, infrastructure surveillance, and inspection missions across utilities, urban development, and environmental monitoring sectors.
Key Capabilities
- Autonomous Flight Operations: Waypoint-based autonomous flight with one-button takeoff and landing capability
- Pre-Flight Automation: Automated preflight system checks to reduce operator preparation time
- Obstacle Avoidance: Integrated obstacle detection and avoidance systems
- Terrain Following: Automated altitude adjustment to maintain consistent ground clearance during survey missions
- Modular Construction: 10-part airframe design enabling rapid assembly and disassembly for transportation
- Transportability: Complete system package fits within a standard SUV for field deployment
Specifications
- Propulsion: Pure-electric
- Flight Endurance: 150–210 minutes
- Cruising Speed: 70 km/h
- Service Ceiling: 6,000 m
- Maximum Payload Capacity: 6 kg
- Airframe Dimensions: Fuselage length 2.18 m, wingspan 4.35 m
- Flight Control: Autonomous waypoint navigation
Supported Payloads
The CW-25E accommodates a range of professional sensor systems:
- LiDAR systems for 3D terrain and structure mapping
- Industrial-grade aerial cameras for high-resolution imaging
- Oblique camera systems for multi-angle data collection
- Gimbal stabilization systems
- Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for all-weather imaging
- DJI Zenmuse X3 camera platform
Applications
Documented operational deployments include use by the Southern Power Grid for utility infrastructure inspection and monitoring in urban development projects in Indonesia. The platform's extended flight time and sensor flexibility support applications in power line inspection, urban planning surveys, environmental assessment, and large-scale cadastral mapping.
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