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Yuneec
Yuneec is a commercial drone manufacturer founded in Hong Kong in 1999, now producing hexacopters for inspection, public safety, and surveying.
Yuneec
Yuneec International Co. Ltd. was founded in Hong Kong in 1999. It started as a maker of remote-controlled aircraft for hobbyists and later became a commercial drone manufacturer. Yuneec designs and manufactures multicopter systems, cameras, and payloads for enterprise use. The H520E hexacopter targets inspection, law enforcement, construction, and surveying. The company also produces thermal and zoom cameras co-engineered with Leica and FLIR. Yuneec's flight controller is based on the open-source PX4 project. Offices are located in San Jose (US), Kaltenkirchen (Germany), and Schlieren (Switzerland). In 2015, Intel invested in Yuneec, gaining access to the drone market. The company has not disclosed its ownership structure, AUM, or any family-office affiliation. It describes itself as an electric aviation company with over 15 years of product history. Yuneec is structured as a product company, not an investment firm. Its revenue comes from hardware and software sales through authorized partners and OEMs. The firm does not deploy capital externally.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
1999
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Jose
Corporate office
75 E. Santa Clara Street, Floor 6, San Jose, CA 95133, United States
Additional offices
Kaltenkirchen, Germany · Schlieren, Switzerland
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Yuneec?
Yuneec's ownership is not publicly disclosed. The company was founded in Hong Kong in 1999. In 2015, Intel invested in Yuneec (per the firm's website, 2015). No further ownership breakdown is available from public sources.
Is Yuneec a family office or investment firm?
No. Yuneec is a hardware manufacturer that designs and sells commercial drones and associated software. It does not operate as a family office, asset manager, or investment vehicle.
What products does Yuneec manufacture?
Yuneec produces the H520E hexacopter for commercial use, cameras including thermal and zoom payloads co-engineered with Leica and FLIR, and related enterprise software. The company also sells controllers and accessories.
Where are Yuneec's offices located?
Yuneec's contact page lists offices in San Jose, California (US); Kaltenkirchen, Germany; and Schlieren, Switzerland (per the firm's website, 2023).
Does Yuneec have a public track record of investments?
Yuneec does not publicly report any investment portfolio, AUM, or capital deployment. The company's business is product sales, not asset management.
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