What FOXTECH LTD does

Foxtech Hobby Co., Limited (FOXTECH LTD) is a privately-held Chinese industrial UAV and robotics manufacturer founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tianjin, China. The company designs and produces a broad portfolio spanning industrial VTOL and multirotor drones, tethered drone payloads (including the AeroClean sub-brand for high-altitude facade, solar panel, and firefighting cleaning), cargo winches, gimbal cameras, semi-solid-state lithium battery systems and chargers, and ground robotics platforms (autonomous follow carts, omnidirectional wheeled robots, open-source robotic arms). Its core technology base combines tethered power systems (delivering up to 8 hours of continuous operation versus typical 20–35 minute battery flight times), proprietary BMS-managed semi-solid-state Li-ion batteries, a patented streak-free water treatment system, and the Odin1 SLAM/spatial-memory module for autonomous navigation.

Foxtech operates a direct-to-consumer and direct-inquiry B2B model, selling through its multilingual e-commerce storefront (store.foxtech.com), its corporate website, OEM/ODM customization services, and global logistics to customers in 100+ countries, with 200,000+ cumulative clients served and 400+ self-developed products. Revenue is generated primarily from hardware sales (drones, payloads, batteries, chargers, robotics) with a smaller professional-services layer for custom development. The company maintains deep platform-level integration with the DJI ecosystem (PSDK) across Matrice, FlyCart, and T-Series platforms, positioning itself as a specialized payload, power, and autonomy supplier layered atop DJI's airframes. Reported scale metrics include 18 years of R&D and manufacturing experience and operations spanning six core use-case verticals: land management, building/property maintenance, disaster relief, industrial logistics, solar energy, and robotics R&D.

Name

FOXTECH LTD

Legal name

FOXTECH HOBBY CO.,LIMITED

Website

https://foxtechuav.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

FOXTECH LTD is a privately-held Chinese industrial UAV and robotics manufacturer (founded 2010, Tianjin) producing tethered drone cleaning systems, payloads, semi-solid-state batteries, and ground robotics for enterprise and government customers across 100+ countries, with deep DJI platform integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Drones & UAV Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft (3721)

akta.pro primary industry

VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH), UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure (IMABAIAL), UAS Power Systems & Propulsion (Motors, ESCs, Batteries, Fuel Cells) (IMABAIAK)

Keywords

• Industrial drone solutions
• UAV payload systems
• Drone cleaning systems
• Tethered drone power
• Industrial robotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Tianjin

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Drone Hardware Sales: Direct sales of industrial UAV systems including VTOL drones, multirotor drones, tethered drone systems, drone payloads, and accessories through their e-commerce platform and direct inquiry channels
2. OEM/ODM Custom Development Services: Custom product design and development services based on customer requirements including structural design, functionality customization, and system integration
3. Intelligent Robot and Robotic Component Sales: Sales of intelligent robots including transport robots, patrol robots, robotic arms, dexterous hands, and robot joint motors
4. Drone Power System Products: Sales of UAV batteries, battery chargers, and tethered drone power supply systems

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Foxtech designs, manufactures, and sells industrial UAV systems (VTOL and multirotor drones), drone payload systems (tethered cleaning systems, cargo winches, firefighting systems, gimbal cameras), drone power systems (semi-solid-state lithium batteries, smart chargers, tethered power supply), and intelligent robotic platforms (autonomous follow carts, omnidirectional robots, robotic arms, load moving skates). The company also offers OEM/ODM custom development services covering structure, functionality, and system integration, with global logistics support delivering to over 100 countries.

Product overview

Foxtech is a professional industrial UAV solution provider specializing in integrated drone systems and payload applications since 2010. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including: (1) Industrial UAV platforms such as AYK VTOL drones and multirotor systems; (2) Drone payload systems including the T-M400C and P3 (T50) tethered cleaning systems for high-altitude facade and solar panel cleaning, cargo winches (Eayload series), firefighting systems (T-FC100X), and gimbal cameras; (3) Power solutions featuring Diamond series semi-solid-state lithium batteries (18S-28S configurations), battery chargers (UP13, UP3500, UP4000, D14 series), and tethered power supply systems; (4) Intelligent robotics including the FOLO-300 autonomous follow robots, FW-02 omnidirectional platforms, EST-20 load moving skates, and Agility robotic arms; (5) The Odin1 spatial memory module with MindSLAM algorithm for autonomous navigation. Foxtech provides OEM/ODM customization services and serves customers in over 100 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AeroClean: Drone-based cleaning systems including T-M400C dual-tethered cleaning system and P3/T50 facade cleaning systems for high-altitude cleaning applications

Products and services

• AYK 350 Survey Drone VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) heavy-load drone with 35kg maximum takeoff weight designed for aerial surveying and mapping applications.
• T-M400C Dual-Tethered Drone Cleaning System Dual-tethered aerial cleaning system for DJI Matrice 400 providing 8 hours of continuous power, 60m cleaning altitude, and 110-160 bar high-pressure washing for glass curtain walls and facades.
• P3 (T50) Flexible Tethered Cleaning System High-efficiency aerial cleaning solution for DJI M300/350/M400 drones with 40MPa spray pressure, up to 120m reach, and optional streak-free water treatment for facades, solar panels, and industrial structures.
• AeroClean S2/S4 Solar Panel Cleaning Kit High-pressure drone-mounted cleaning system for DJI T-Series agricultural drones; S2 (2 nozzles, 20MPa) compatible with T25/T40/T50, S4 (4 nozzles, 40MPa) compatible with T60/T70/T70P/T100/T100S, covering up to 2MW solar panels daily.
• Eayload-10 Drone Cargo Winch Lightweight 10kg load capacity drone cargo winch with PSDK control for heavy-lift delivery operations.
• T-FC100X Dual Tethered Firefighting Drone High-rise firefighting and rescue system integrated with DJI FlyCart 100, delivering 1000L/min water flow and 100m maximum firefighting height via ladder truck integration.
• Diamond Smart BMS Semi-Solid-State Li-ion Battery Smart battery with BMS management for drones, robotics, and high-power applications. Available in 18S/24S/28S configurations with 36,000-72,000mAh capacity, featuring real-time monitoring and Bluetooth connectivity.
• High Voltage 4.45V Semi-Solid Li-ion UAV Drone Battery 6S Diamond HV Series high energy density semi-solid-state lithium-ion battery designed for UAVs and robotics applications.
• UP13 Ultra Power Smart Charger 200W AC dual-channel fast charger supporting 2-8S LiPo/LiHV/LiFe/Li-ion batteries with smart current distribution and upgradeable firmware.
• UP3500-28S Smart Dual-Channel Balance Charger 3500W smart dual-channel balance charger for 12S-28S LiPo, LiHV, and Smart UAV batteries.
• D14 Smart Balance Charger Dual-output smart charger for 6-14S lithium batteries with 4.3-inch IPS HD touchscreen, real-time cell monitoring, and multi-protection features.
• UP4000-14S Dual-Channel LiPo/LiHV Intelligent Charger Dual-channel charger for 6-14S LiPo/LiHV batteries with one-button charging function and multiple protection features.
• FOLO-300 PRO Smart Follow Me Cart Autonomous follow robot with 300kg payload capacity for warehouse and industrial material handling, featuring smart follow technology.
• FOLO-300 4WD Automatic Wheeled Following Robot Heavy-duty 300kg chassis with 4WD automatic following capability for industrial transport and logistics applications.
• EST-20 Heavy Duty Electric Load Moving Skate 20-ton 360-degree rotational electric load moving skate for industrial equipment transport with enhanced maneuverability in confined spaces.
• Agility A2 Robotic Arm Advanced robotic arm for industrial automation and robotics applications.
• SYK-10L 4K Gimbal Camera 4K resolution gimbal camera for aerial imaging and inspection applications on UAV platforms.
• Odin1 Spatial Memory Module Standalone spatial memory module for robotics and UAVs combining high-performance multi-sensor hardware with the MindSLAM algorithm for 3D vision, SLAM, and autonomous navigation, sold as a plug-and-play module.
• FW-02 Omnidirectional Wheeled Robot Platform All-direction robot platform with advanced omnidirectional motion system enabling lateral movement, diagonal transitions, and stable rotation for complex indoor and outdoor environments.
• Eayload-5 Cargo Winch 5kg payload cargo winch for DJI Matrice 400 with PSDK integration, featuring 25m anti-tangle cable, one-button lift/drop, and 2s emergency cable cut-off for aerial delivery missions.
• Agility A1 Open-Source Robotic Arm 14-DOF (7 DOF per arm) open-source humanoid robotic arm with less than 20ms ultra-low latency, 14-bit absolute encoder, and OpenArm compatibility for teleoperation and contact-rich tasks.
• OEM/ODM Custom Development Service Custom product design and development service including structure, functionality, and system integration based on customer requirements. Supports appearance design, function development, and brand customization.
• Global Logistics Support Service Global supply chain and logistics service ensuring safe, efficient, and timely delivery of products to customers worldwide across more than 100 countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% efficiency increase in industrial equipment transport
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Lucid Drone Technologies: US-based drone cleaning company offering exterior building, window, and roof cleaning services. Comparable to Foxtech's AeroClean drone cleaning systems, though more service-led and Western-focused.

Direct peers

• Skydio: US-based commercial drone manufacturer focused on autonomous flight and industrial inspection. Comparable in industrial/commercial UAV category, especially around autonomy and inspection use cases.
• Elistair: French specialist in tethered UAV systems for persistent surveillance, security, and communications. Directly comparable to Foxtech's tethered power and cleaning systems as a category-defining tethered-drone vendor.
• Percepto: Israeli industrial autonomous drone-in-a-box inspection provider serving utilities, mining, and oil & gas. Comparable in industrial drone inspection use cases though differentiated by full-stack autonomous site deployment.
• Autel Robotics: Major Chinese UAV manufacturer offering industrial and commercial drone platforms. Directly comparable as a China-based drone OEM with industrial and aerial-imaging product overlap.
• Yuneec: Long-established Chinese drone OEM with commercial and industrial product lines. Comparable as a Chinese UAV manufacturer serving enterprise customers with integrated drone systems.
• JOUAV: Chinese industrial UAV manufacturer specializing in VTOL fixed-wing and multirotor platforms for surveying, inspection, and security. Closely comparable in product category, customer base, and China-origin manufacturing model.
• MMC MicroMultiCopter Aero Technology: Chinese industrial multi-rotor drone manufacturer serving inspection, surveying, and security applications. Comparable in product category (industrial multirotor UAVs) and target customer (enterprise/government).

Broad incumbents

• DJI: World's dominant commercial UAV manufacturer. While Foxtech doesn't directly compete with DJI on airframes, its payload systems are designed as accessories for DJI Matrice, FlyCart, and T-Series platforms, making DJI both a channel partner and the principal competitive threat.

Regional players

• ideaForge: India's leading industrial UAV manufacturer serving defense, security, and commercial surveying. Comparable industrial UAV product lines but primarily serving the Indian market rather than Foxtech's global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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