Dragonfish-25 with T5L

Dragonfish-25
  • Up to 240 minutes flight time and operational range of up to 220 km.
  • T5L payload with 35x optical zoom camera and thermal camera.
  • Integrated laser rangefinder for accurate target acquisition.
  • Fully autonomous missions with RTK positioning and intelligent tracking.
  • IP45/IP55 protection and redundant safety systems for maximum reliability.
About the product:

  • Up to 240 minutes flight time and operational range of up to 220 km.
  • T5L payload with 35x optical zoom camera and thermal camera.
  • Integrated laser rangefinder for accurate target acquisition.
  • Fully autonomous missions with RTK positioning and intelligent tracking.
  • IP45/IP55 protection and redundant safety systems for maximum reliability.

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Autel Dragonfish-25 with T5L: The Ultimate Ruler over Extreme Distances and Climate-Resistant VTOL Surveillance

The Autel Dragonfish-25 with T5L Payload establishes a new, unassailable standard in the world of unmanned aerial range. This advanced eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) UAV system is built from the ground up for high-stakes operations where continuity, extreme distances, and severe weather conditions are the norm. By merging the flexibility of vertical take-off and landing with the brute aerodynamic efficiency of a fixed-wing tilt-rotor platform, the Dragonfish-25 eliminates the need for complex catapults or runways. Coupled with the advanced T5L multi-sensor camera , this is the ultimate tactical instrument for border surveillance, public safety, and large-scale thermal inspections in the most remote areas.

Unprecedented 4-Hour Mission Duration & Powerful T5L Sensor Synergy

The Dragonfish-25 breaks through the barriers of traditional drone operations with groundbreaking performance:
  • An Astounding 240 Minutes Flight Time: With a breathtaking endurance of 4 hours non-stop in the air and a maximum operational range of up to 220 kilometers , this drone covers areas in a single flight that previously required manned helicopters.
  • The Tactical T5L Intel Hub: Mounted on an extremely stable gimbal, the T5L payload combines a powerful 35x optical zoom camera for surgically accurate remote identification, a 640 × 512 radiometric thermal camera for detailed thermal analysis, and an integrated laser rangefinder . This allows you to detect and track targets flawlessly, both during the day and in complete darkness.
  • Fully Autonomous Control: Thanks to advanced AI flight modes, the drone performs complex mapping tasks, surveillance interventions, and intelligent object tracking entirely autonomously. This minimizes the workload for the operator and guarantees error-free data acquisition with centimeter-accurate RTK precision.

Double Certified Weather Resistance & Military-Grade Redundancy

Hardware built to survive and perform under the most hostile operational conditions:
  • Superior IP45/IP55 Weather Protection: This system excels when the weather turns. While the aerial frame features an IP45 rating against dust and heavy rainfall, the valuable T5L payload is additionally protected with an IP55 certification against water jets. This guarantees that your mission continues reliably in harsh, unpredictable maritime or industrial climates.
  • Fully Redundant Fail-Safe Architecture: Safety is deeply embedded in the DNA of the Dragonfish-25. The device features redundant systems for battery management, the IMU, the compass, RTK positioning, GNSS, and flight control. Should a component exhibit a deviation, backup systems immediately detect it, supported by the automatic Return-to-Home function.
  • Solo Operator Logistics in 10 Minutes: Despite the impressive wingspan and brute reach, the modular, tool-free quick-release design enables a single operator to assemble the entire platform airworthy from the transport case within ten minutes.

Why the Dragonfish-25 with T5L Is Indispensable

For government agencies, defense sectors, and multinational industrial corporations demanding maximum efficiency and infallible data, the Autel Dragonfish-25 with T5L is the ultimate total solution. It minimizes the ground logistics footprint, drastically reduces operational costs, and eliminates risk for human pilots. By letting the drone do the heavy lifting through fully autonomous flight missions and advanced AI target tracking, you seize absolute control over your operational sector. With the Dragonfish-25, you invest in total airspace sovereignty.

Autel Dragonfish-25 with T5L: The Undisputed Sovereign of Extreme-Endurance and Weather-Shielded VTOL Reconnaissance

The Autel Dragonfish-25 with T5L Payload Camera establishes an untouchable new benchmark in the theater of long-range unmanned aviation. Engineered for high-stakes deployment where persistent coverage, extreme distances, and volatile weather are the norm, this premium eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) UAV platform masterfully bridges the rapid launch agility of a multirotor with the uncompromised aerodynamic efficiency of a fixed-wing tilt-rotor aircraft. Requiring zero launch catapults or expansive runways, the Dragonfish-25 ascends vertically from any austere terrain before transitioning into sustained forward flight. Paired with the tactical T5L multi-sensor gimbal, it represents the ultimate asset for border security, critical infrastructure tracking, and sweeping search and rescue operations.

Unprecedented 4-Hour Endurance & Elite Ranging Analytics

The Dragonfish-25 shatters the limitations of traditional industrial drones with industry-leading flight metrics:
  • An Astonishing 240-Minute Flight Window: Delivering a staggering 4 hours of non-stop airborne endurance and an expansive operational mission distance of up to 220 kilometers, this platform dominates vast geographic grids in a single sortie—tasks that previously required manned aircraft.
  • The High-Tier T5L Multi-Sensor Engine: Mounted on a high-fidelity stabilized gimbal, this payload consolidates a powerful 35x optical zoom camera for pinpoint target verification at extreme distances, a 640 × 512 radiometric thermal imaging sensor for precise thermal signatures tracking, and an integrated laser rangefinder for instantaneous coordinates extraction across both day and night cycles.
  • AI-Driven Flight Autonomy: Advanced autonomous flight profiles, waypoint navigation, and smart tracking algorithms handle complex reconnaissance workflows independently. Backed by high-precision RTK positioning, the system gathers high-fidelity geospatial intelligence with minimal operator workload.

Dual-Layered Weather Armor & Comprehensive Redundancy Architecture

An industrial-grade ecosystem engineered for immediate deployment and unyielding field survivability in the most hostile environments:
  • Dual IP45/IP55 Weather Resistance: This configuration is heavily armored against environmental elements. The composite aircraft features an IP43 to IP45 weather rating to withstand heavy downpours, while the vital T5L payload is fortified with an IP55 protection rating against water jets, ensuring stable and predictable performance across unpredictable maritime or industrial climates.
  • Multi-Layered Safety Redundancies: Operational security is absolute. The Dragonfish-25 is fortified with duplicate internal hardware, utilizing redundant systems for battery management, the IMU, compass, RTK, GNSS, and flight controllers. If an anomaly occurs, backup modules seamlessly assume control alongside automated Return-to-Home protocols.
  • 10-Minute Rapid Field Deployment: Despite its massive territorial range and heavy payload integration, the high-strength composite airframe allows a single field operator to fully assemble, calibrate, and launch the aircraft from its transport case in approximately ten minutes without requiring specialized tools.

Why the Dragonfish-25 with T5L Is Essential

For defense sectors, public safety agencies, and global enterprise operations where missing data means mission failure, this configuration delivers an uncompromised strategic edge. It completely eliminates the heavy logistical overhead and inherent dangers of manned aviation while providing a dual-layered visual arsenal that sharpens command decisions. By transferring the operational workload to fully autonomous flight planning and AI-driven target tracking, the Dragonfish-25 drives accuracy to flawless standards. Choosing this platform means securing total spatial sovereignty over your operational theater—anytime, anywhere.  
ProductAutel Dragonfish-25 met T5L
TypeeVTOL Fixed-Wing UAV
Weight29 kg
Maximum starting weight39 kg
Maximum load capacity10 kg
Dimensions3025,7 × 4566 × 823,6 mm
Maximum flight time240 min
Flight time with payload210 min
Maximum distance220 km
Maximum speed126 km/h
Maximum flight altitude5000 m
Wind resistance15 m/s
Protection classIP45
GNSSGPS / Galileo / BeiDou / GLONASS
RTKAnd
ADS-B receiverAnd
Operating temperature-20°C to 50°C
Video connectionUp to 60 km (directional antenna)
ProductDG-T5L Payload
Weight1016 g
Dimensions144,7 × 133,3 × 168,4 mm
Protection classIP55
Post128 GB microSD
Max. memory card256 GB microSD
Gimbal3-axis stabilization
Zoom camera sensor1/1.8″ CMOS
Zoom camera resolution8 MP
Optical zoom35x
Hybrid zoom560x
Thermal sensorUncooled VOx Microbolometer
Thermal resolution640 × 512 px
Thermal focal length25 mm
Digital thermal zoom1x tot 16x
Temperature range-20°C to 150°C / 0°C to 550°C
Temperature accuracy±3°C of ±3%
Laser rangefinder range≥ 800 m
Laser wavelength850 ± 10 nm
Video formatMP4 / MOV
Photo formatJPG
FotoformaatJPG
1 x Autel Dragonfish-25 UAV
1 x DG-T5L Gimbal Payload
1 x Ground Control Station
1 x Batterijset
1 x Batterijlader
1 x Propellerset
1 x RTK Module
1 x Transportkoffer
1 x Handleiding en documentatie
Autel Ground Control Station
Autel Mission Planning Software
Autel Smart Antenna Transmission (ASAT)
Autel Dragonfish Repeater
Autel Dragonfish Nest
Autel RTK module (if applied within configuration)

 

Aircraft

Are the blades removable?

The blades on both sides of the wing are quick-release blades, which can be easily detached and stored; the blades at the front and rear ends of the aircraft generally do not need to be disassembled. If they need to be replaced, you will require a set of tools to do so.

What is the ingress protection level of the Dragonfish? Can you fly on rainy days?

The Dragonfish Standard and Dragonfish Pro have an IP43 ingress protection rating, making them suitable for operation in light to moderate rain. The Dragonfish 25 has a higher IP45 rating, offering improved protection against water exposure.

What is the maximum flight time of the aircraft?

Dragonfish Standard: The max flight time is 107 minutes.

Dragonfish Pro: The max flight time is 179 minutes.

Image Transmission

What is the effective image transmission range of the Dragonfish?

When used with a base station, the maximum image transmission distance of the aircraft is 30km; when the ground station is used alone to connect the aircraft, the maximum image transmission distance is 15km.

Gimbal

What is the resolution of the Dragonfish gimbal camera?

Dual-lens camera: This consists of an integrated 4K ultra-high-definition optical zoom camera, which can achieve 20x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom; and also has a 48-megapixel high-resolution wide-angle camera.
Triple sensor: Consist of an integrated 4K ultra-high-definition optical zoom camera, which can achieve 20x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom; and has an integrated 48 MP high-resolution wide-angle camera; siultaneously it is equipped with 640*512 resolution infrared thermal imaging camera with a maximium the detection range of up to 2000 meters.

Can I change the gimbal mount?

Yes. The gimbal mount can be replaced.
Currently, the Dragonfish can be equipped with dual-lens and triple-lens cameras, and more mounts will be developed and introduced to the market in the future.

Battery

The two batteries have different power levels. Can you take off and fly?

If the power difference between the two batteries is less than 12%, you can take off; if the power difference is greater than 12%, the App will display “Battery power difference is too large” and you cannot take off.

Can the battery be carried on board?

The energy of the battery is 277.2Wh. According to airline requirements, the battery cannot be carried on board.

Can the battery be used in a low temperature environment?

The operating temperature of the battery is -20 °C to 40 °C. Use the battery in a low temperature environment, the battery life will be reduced, please arrange the flight time reasonably. For optimal performance, it is recommended to keep the battery temperature above 15 °C before flying.
If the battery is charged in an environment of -20 °C to 5 °C, the battery will start the self-heating function and enter the charging process after heating.

Can the battery be used in a low temperature environment?

The operating temperature of the battery is -20 °C to 40 °C. Use the battery in a low temperature environment, the battery life will be reduced, please arrange the flight time reasonably. For optimal performance, it is recommended to keep the battery temperature above 15 °C before flying.
If the battery is charged in an environment of -20 °C to 5 °C, the battery will start the self-heating function and enter the charging process after heating.

How does one maintain the battery?

1. Ensure that the 2 batteries are charged/discharged at the same time to obtain the best power supply performance;

2. Do not charge immediately after flight; it is recommended to charge the battery after it drops to room temperature;

3. The ideal charging environment temperature of the battery is 15 °C~40 °C;

4. The ideal storage environment temperature of the battery is 22 °C~28 °C. When storing, ensure the area is free from water and moisture, and avoid direct sunlight;

5. If you do not use the battery for more than 10 days, please discharge the battery to 20%~30% and store it, and recharge and discharge it every 3 months or so to keep the battery active.

How long does it take to fully charge two batteries?

It takes about 120 minutes to fully charge each battery; about 240 minutes to fully charge both batteries.

Ground Station

Does the ground station have internal storage space?

Yes,it comes with 256G of internal memory.

What is the working environment temperature of the ground station?

– 20℃ to 40℃.

How long is the battery life of the ground station?

The battery life is 3 hours at maximum brightness and 4.5 hours at 50% brightness.

How long does it take to charge the ground station?

About 120 minutes.

What is the screen size, resolution, and maximum brightness of the ground station?

The ground station has a built-in 9.7-inch, 2048*1536 ultra-high-definition touch screen. The maximum brightness is 1000NIT.

What type of image output interface does the ground station provide?

HDMI output interface.

Can the Dragonfish ground station be used with other products?

No, it cannot.

Base Station

What is the working duration of the base station?

When fully charged, the working time is more than 7.5 hours.

How long does it take to charge the base station?

About 120 minutes.

What is the positioning accuracy of the base station?

Single Point

Level: 1.5 m (RMS)

Vertical: 3.0 m (RMS)

RTK

Level: 1 cm+1 ppm (RMS)

Vertical: 1.5 cm + 1 ppm (RMS)

What navigation systems does the base station support? What are the satellite receiving frequency points?

It simultaneously receives:

GPS:L1,L2,L5

Beidou:B1,B2,B3

GLONASS:F1,F2

Galileo:E1,E5A,E5B

Software

Which software applications is supported?

The Autel Voyager App is currently supported.

How does one upgrade the firmware?

Method 1:

1. Before upgrading, please make sure that the aircraft, ground station, and base station are all turned on and that linking is successful.

2. Copy the new firmware downloaded from the Autel official website to a USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the ground station. A dialog box will pop up on the ground station screen to prompt the firmware upgrade. Follow the instructions to complete the firmware upgrade.

Method 2:

1. Before upgrading, please make sure that the aircraft, ground station, and base station are all turned on and that linking is successful.

2. When the ground station is connected to the network, if the firmware needs to be upgraded, the ground station will automatically detect the new firmware and prompt the user to download; after completing the download as prompted, click “Upgrade” and wait for the operation page to prompt “Firmware Upgrade Complete”.

Application

Which industries can it be applied to?

The Dragonfish can be used across a wide range of applications such as police law enforcement, forest fire prevention, electric power inspection, traffic law enforcement, coastal defense and smuggling, agricultural monitoring, and more.

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