On March 2, 2025, BYD and DJI held a joint press conference in Shenzhen to introduce their innovative smart car-mounted drone system, officially dubbed "Lingyuan".

The 'Lingyuan' system endows vehicles with vertical vision, seamlessly integrating cars and drones across all BYD brand models, thereby fostering widespread technology adoption. The battery-swappable version of 'Lingyuan' is primarily installed on BYD's Yangwang brand, while the fast-charging variant is featured on BYD's Dynasty, Ocean, Denza, and FANGCHENGBAO lines. The complete fast-charging version of the Lingyuan smart car-mounted drone system is priced at 16,000 yuan. At the event, BYD also debuted the FANGCHENGBAO BAO8 Drone Edition, the first model to come equipped with the 'Lingyuan' fast-charging system. It was announced that all BAO8 models can be optionally fitted with the smart car-mounted drone system, priced between 395,800 and 423,800 yuan.

BYD's Entire Lineup Embraces Lingyuan

Car-Mounted Drones Transition from Novelty to Standard Feature

As BYD Group Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu noted at the press conference, "The partnership between BYD and DJI transcends simply mounting a drone on a car; it involves designing and developing an integrated system from scratch, achieving profound integration of vehicles and drones, and ultimately realizing a 1+1>2 effect." Additionally, BYD's robust industrial capabilities have accelerated the industrialization and large-scale deployment of the smart car-mounted drone system.

BYD and DJI Forge a Groundbreaking Collaboration

BYD stands as the world's pioneer in mass-producing car-mounted drones. With the introduction of 'Lingyuan', an increasing number of users will experience the allure of this technology, transforming smart car-mounted drone systems from a niche feature into a standard configuration.

DJI President Luo Zhenhua echoed this sentiment at the press conference, stating, "Technology is not meant to be a toy for a select few but a tool that benefits the world." This collaboration between BYD and DJI signifies both a profound product-level partnership and a novel approach to constructing mobility scenario ecosystems.

DJI President Luo Zhenhua

From Travel to Filmmaking: 'Lingyuan' Revolutionizes Travel Videos

The name 'Lingyuan' embodies BYD's smart car-mounted drone system, encapsulating the eagle's vision with agility and intelligence. In the past, travelers often struggled with carrying heavy equipment to capture fleeting moments, and post-production editing could be a time-consuming ordeal. However, 'Lingyuan' effortlessly addresses these challenges.

Yang Dongsheng, Senior Vice President of BYD Group and Dean of the Automotive New Technology Research Institute, detailed that the Lingyuan smart car-mounted drone system achieves four key advancements: advanced architecture, hardware, algorithms, and open ecosystems. Leveraging a world-first car-mounted telescopic helipad solution, it integrates a car-mounted drone positioning module, a 4K high-definition rooftop camera, a customized dual-mode controller, and other advanced hardware. The system enables dynamic take-off and landing, one-click return to the cabin, follow-up shooting, fast charging, and storage. With 30 shooting templates and intelligent algorithms, users can create videos with a single click, minimizing complex operations.

Even solo travelers can now produce high-quality videos. One person, one car, and one drone effectively form a film crew, empowering users to become their own directors. From travel to filmmaking, users can enjoy the process with minimal equipment.

BYD Smart Car-Mounted Drone System - Lingyuan

Exploring the 'Smart Car+' Ecosystem: Creating a Boundless 'Tech Circle'

The collaboration between DJI and BYD is both open and complementary. With the car as the core, BYD connects various elements, partnering with industry leaders to co-create an 'Smart Car+' ecosystem.

To date, BYD has established strategic collaborations with multiple world-class technology enterprises, adhering to an open and inclusive approach, continuously embracing industry partners, and fostering a borderless 'Tech Circle'.

BYD Embraces Technology Without Borders

Convergence of Three Powerhouses: Official Launch of the FANGCHENGBAO BAO8 Drone Edition

At the press conference, BYD unveiled the FANGCHENGBAO BAO8 Drone Edition. All BAO8 models can be optionally equipped with the smart car-mounted drone system, priced between 395,800 and 423,800 yuan. As one of the first models to feature BYD's smart car-mounted drone system, the BAO8 Drone Edition integrates cutting-edge technologies from BYD, DJI, and Huawei. Equipped with the DMO electric drive off-road pioneering platform, Huawei's Kunlun Intelligent Driving ADS 3.0, and the 'Lingyuan' smart car-mounted drone system, it offers users a revolutionary blend of intelligence and ruggedness, redefining the travel experience!

Price of FANGCHENGBAO BAO8 Drone Edition