The first XY-4-40 agricultural protection drone, assembled and produced by Zhongyi Low-Altitude Technology (Inner Mongolia) Co, rolled off the production line on Aug 20 in the Hohhot Aerospace Economic Development Zone.

XY-4-40 agricultural protection drones produced by Zhongyi Low-Altitude Technology (Inner Mongolia) Co. [Photo/Hohhot Convergence Center]

As a cutting-edge innovation in smart agriculture, the drone is expected to inject strong momentum into the modernization of agriculture in Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

The XY-4-40 features efficiency, stability, and reliability as its core strengths. With a maximum takeoff weight of 95 kilograms and a 55-liter tank capacity, it can cover 20–31 mu (1.3–2 hectares) of farmland per flight and 600–900 mu per day.

Powered by a 30,000mAh battery that supports ultra-fast charging in just 17 minutes, the drone ensures high operational continuity. Equipped with a real-time kinematic positioning system, it achieves centimeter-level precision spraying, reducing pesticide use and minimizing environmental impact.

The model has obtained national patent certification and complies with GB/T 0820-2025 standards.

XY-4-40 agricultural protection drones produced by Zhongyi Low-Altitude Technology (Inner Mongolia) Co. [Photo/Hohhot Convergence Center]

Zhongyi Low-Altitude operates an automated assembly line with an annual capacity of 3,000 to 5,000 drones. Li Tao, chairman of Zhongyi CloudTech (Beijing) Co, said, "We have tailored this product to the agricultural needs of Inner Mongolia, ensuring that post-operation data processing matches industrial scaling. This year, production is expected to reach 800 to 1,000 units."

The Hohhot Aerospace Economic Development Zone will continue to foster the growth of the aerospace equipment industry, supporting local enterprises in technological innovation and product upgrades.