EV50
About
About EV50
EV50 is an electric VTOL transport aircraft developed to combine runway-independent launch with efficient fixed-wing movement at extreme altitude. DJI used the platform during a 12-day scientific programme on the northern side of Qomolangma, carrying atmospheric instruments between base camp and higher observation locations across 12 transport sorties.
The missions exercised autonomous route execution, vertical transitions and cargo handling in low temperature, thin air and rapidly changing mountain weather. DJI reported operation at altitudes reaching approximately 8,861 metres and a continuous climb of 3,730 metres. EV50 remains a demonstrated development platform used for high-altitude logistics trials and scientific transport missions.
Capabilities
Source-backed capabilities
- Target markets: Enterprise, Logistics, Public Safety
- Deployment model: Operator Supervised Platform
- VTOL transition flight
Demonstrated - DJI reports EV50 supporting long-distance high-altitude deliveries for atmospheric-chemistry research on Qomolangma.
Source - Long-endurance flight
Demonstrated - DJI reports EV50 supporting long-distance high-altitude deliveries for atmospheric-chemistry research on Qomolangma.
Source - Cargo delivery
Demonstrated - DJI reports EV50 supporting long-distance high-altitude deliveries for atmospheric-chemistry research on Qomolangma.
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Timeline
- DJI discloses EV50 VTOL transport drone
2026-07-09 - Product Launch - EV50 supported long-distance, high-altitude deliveries for atmospheric chemistry research on the northern slope of Qomolangma. The aircraft is specified with a 50 kg payload, 270 L cargo bay, 150 km empty range and 160 km/h maximum flight speed. EV50 is a fixed-wing VTOL cargo platform, separate from DJI's multirotor FlyCart delivery drones.
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