Ziyan UAS – Strategic Overview of a Chinese Unmanned Helicopter Manufacturer

Technological Capabilities, Regulatory Constraints, and Strategic Implications for European Defence Autonomy and Supply Chain Resilience

Founded in 2015 in Zhuhai, China, Ziyan UAS (Zhuhai Ziyan Unmanned Aircraft Co.) specializes in electric unmanned helicopter systems for both defense and civilian markets[1][2]. Its product line includes long-endurance VTOL drones like the F15 series and the Blowfish heavy-lift UAV, designed to carry mission payloads (up to ~15 kg) for tasks ranging fro…