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(Initial release for Hollyway Iron Series, covering basic setup and troubleshooting)

1.1     Pricing Issues


Hollyway provides integrated "device-network-cloud" solutions, combining hardware, software, and algorithms tailored to customer needs. It represents an advanced technological concept. The solution quotation is determined based on specific project requirements, such as the type and quantity of infrastructure needed, the precision of modeling services, the complexity of algorithm packages, and the total number of drones and automated docks required, among other factors. The solution cost for end users typically ranges from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of US dollars.


1.2      Details of Product Maintenance and Support Service Duration


1.    During the warranty period (typically 1 year for drones and 2 years for docking stations), we provide free on-site maintenance and support once per quarter, excluding batteries and any damage caused by the customer. The specific length of warranty period can be negotiated.

2.    Customers can obtain quarterly maintenance services from Hollyway by paying annual software and operating fees, which amount to 15% of the hardware product prices.


1.3     Cost per Flight


The main costs per flight come from battery wear (batteries typically need replacement after around 500 charge cycles) and data usage for streaming video and images (As a reference, transmitting a 20-megapixel image typically requires around 15MB of data, while streaming a 1080P video consumes approximately 800MB of data per hour).


1.4     Conditions of Deployment


1.    Deployment Site Selection: We will conduct an on-site assessment to find optimal deployment sites (typically flat and open areas).

2.    Required Supporting Conditions:

a)    Power Supply - A stable power supply is required. If grid power is unavailable, alternative solutions like wind-solar hybrid systems can be utilized.

b)    Network Connectivity - A stable network connection via fiber optics or SIM cards is required for real-time, uninterrupted data transmission.

c)    On-premises server deployment - Sufficient computing power and storage capacity are required for on-premises server deployment.


1.5     Advantages of Hollway’s in-house developed algorithms:


Hollyway has successfully developed and trained nearly 100 algorithms across various sectors,(including the electric power industry, renewable energy industry, production compliance monitoring, traffic management, urban governance, environmental protection, etc.).For instance, in power scenarios, the industry average accuracy rate for fully autonomous insulator identification is below 20%, whereas our independently developed insulator defect detection algorithm achieves an accuracy rate of over 90%.


1.6     The communication system adopted for Hollyway’s drones:


Hollyway drone system support both 4G/5G and point-to-point microwave transmission (with a maximum range of 15km in unobstructed conditions). These two communication modes can seamlessly switch to ensure uninterrupted connectivity.


1.7     Flight in adverse weather conditions


1.    We do industrial design, and all our devices meet the IP55 industrial protection level and can operate normally in wind speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour.

2.    The dock is equipped with a meteorological sensor that can detect real-time temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation. If the weather conditions do not meet the takeoff requirements, our software will automatically interrupt the operation commands.

3.    We set up an emergency landing backup spot around the dock. In case of sudden severe weather changes during flight that prevent normal return to the dock, the drone will prioritize landing at the designated spot.


1.8     Hollyway’s drone positioning technology:


During inspections, Real-Time Kinematic technology (RTK) will be prioritized, which positioning with centimeter-level precision. If RTK doesn’t work, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning will serve as the backup.


1.9     Automatic Obstacle Avoiding Related issues


The drone is equipped with four fisheye cameras on its body, allowing for comprehensive obstacle avoidance in all directions. Furthermore, it has the capability to automatically generate 3D models using its flight data, thereby significantly boosting the safety of autonomous flight.


1.10    Integration with third-party platforms:


For software, The platform reserves communication interfaces that comply with industry standards, enabling access to third-party platforms and supporting platform integration based on open communication protocol interfaces.

For hardware, third-party UAVs and dock can also be integrated if required by the customers.


1.11   Iron Series Drone Performance Parameters


1.    Cruising speed: 5-10 m/s.

2.    Maximum cruising speed: 15 m/s.

3.    Single drone payload capacity: maximum 2.5 kg.

4.    The inspection radius: 6km.

5.    The drone's single-flight range is double the inspection radius: 12 km

6.    The single-flight endurance time: over 50 minutes.

7.    Coverage area of one dock: 80~100 square kilometers.


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2.1 Core Technology Advantages


1.    Our entire product ecosystem—including drones, docks, the H.O.P.E. control platform, and algorithms—is fully developed in-house. This ensures that the solution we provide is highly customizable, can be tailored to various scenarios, and does not have third-party integration issues.

2.    We are one of the pioneers in introducing fully autonomous Drone-in-a-Box solutions (combining drones and docks), enabling truly unmanned aerial operations. After years of functional enhancements, our drones can now conduct high-frequency and standardized inspections across a wide range of scenarios.

3.    We are the first to propose the concept of grid-based deployment, which supports frog-leaping, relay, and collaborative operating modes.

4.    As the pioneer in fully autonomous 3D digital model construction and periodic updates, we have already completed the replication of digital twins across various scenarios.

5.    By adopting our in-house multimodal LLMs, our drone system can achieve autonomous contextual reasoning, decision-making, and execution, empowering intelligent digital governance across all scenarios.

6.    Comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) perception can be achieved by integrating data from various ground-based sensors with our drones.

7.    We can collaborate with third-party devices or platforms, offering a unified digital visualization (“one-map” management and “one-screen” monitoring) of various business operations.


2.2 Hardware sector’s design concepts:


1.    Hollyway drone systems are designed with agility in mind, packing more functionality into a compact size. Their special designs address the issue of inefficient internal space layout in traditional X-shaped docks and ensure better obstacle avoidance during inspections.

2.    The Hollyway drone features a fully modular design and a magnetic quick-release structure, ensuring seamless battery and payload swapping. Its body is aerodynamically optimized, with arms made from aerospace-grade 7XXX series aluminum alloy (a high-performance composite material). The industrial-grade design and manufacturing process guarantees exceptional ingress protection.

3.    All hardware meets high protection ratings. The dock is equipped with cameras, weather monitoring sensors, an air conditioner, a UPS, and a drainage system, ensuring reliable and continuous operation even in harsh environmental conditions.



(The above information will be updated irregularly)


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