HY-100 Cargo Drone Receives Certification, Capable of Carrying 1.9 Tonnes of Logistics

Unmanned aircraft technology is beginning to enter the national logistics sector to address distribution challenges in archipelago regions. The heavy-class cargo drone HY-100 now holds validation certification in Indonesia.

The unmanned aerial system (UAS) Hongyan HY-100, developed by Ursa Aeronautical Technology Co., Ltd., has undergone Type Certificate validation by the Directorate of Airworthiness and Aircraft Operations (DKPPU) of the Ministry of Transportation.

Deputy Director of Aircraft Operations at DKPPU, Capt. Reymon Palapa, stated that the validation was conducted to ensure that heavy-class UAS technology can be operated safely in accordance with national standards.

“This validation is an important step in ensuring that heavy-class UAS technology can be integrated into the national aviation ecosystem without neglecting safety aspects,” he said.

The HY-100 has a maximum take-off weight of 5.25 tonnes with a payload capacity of up to 1.9 tonnes. The aircraft is capable of flying up to 1,800 kilometres with an operational duration of more than 10 hours.

Its ability to take off from short runways makes the aircraft suitable for serving pioneer routes and logistics distribution in remote areas.

Country Director of PT Ursa Aero Indonesia, Tendi Febrian, said that this technology is aimed at accelerating goods distribution in 3T regions.

“The HY-100 is not just an unmanned aircraft, but an air infrastructure solution. With this certification, we are bringing high safety standards to support more efficient logistics distribution in Indonesia’s 3T regions,” Tendi stated.

In addition to logistics, UAS utilisation is also being developed for the agriculture sector, disaster management, and area surveillance.

PT Ursa Aero Indonesia is also preparing to build a dedicated UAS airport in Simpenan, Sukabumi, covering 43 hectares. This infrastructure is intended to support the operations and development of the unmanned air logistics ecosystem in Indonesia.