German heritage, Chinese productivity
DE ENGINE was founded by an engineer who studied and worked for years in Germany’s general aviation and powertrain industry. We combine German design philosophy with Chinese manufacturing scale.
DE ENGINE · Purpose-built engines for serious UAV missions
DE ENGINE develops aviation-grade gasoline and EFI engines specifically for VTOL and fixed-wing UAVs. Every model is designed around real mission profiles – vertical take-off, climb, cruise and safe landing – not just bench power figures.
Aviation gasoline first
German engineering · Chinese manufacturing
Engineered for Flight. Built for UAV Mission Success.
Why DE ENGINE for UAV platforms?
Bridging German engine know-how with efficient Chinese manufacturing.
Designed around UAV missions
From medium mapping VTOLs to heavy logistics drones, each engine is tuned for long endurance, high reliability and predictable fuel consumption on aviation gasoline.
Gasoline first, EFI when you need it
The core line-up uses proven carbureted gasoline architecture for simplicity and robustness. For selected projects and engine models, DE ENGINE also offers EFI and generator solutions.
Current DE ENGINE line-up
Industrial gasoline engines for VTOL and fixed-wing UAVs – more models coming soon.
120 cc twin
DE120 · 120cc Twin-Cylinder UAV Engine
Compact gasoline twin for medium-size VTOL and fixed-wing UAVs. Excellent thrust-to-weight and fuel economy for mapping and logistics platforms around 30–60 kg MTOW.
170 cc twin
DE170 · 170cc Air-Cooled Twin
High-output twin-cylinder engine for 25–80 kg MTOW UAVs that require strong climb performance, smooth running and long endurance on aviation gasoline.
350 cc single
DE350 · 350cc Carbureted Engine
Robust single-cylinder 350 cc gasoline engine with simple carburetor design for hybrid VTOL or fixed-wing platforms that need strong cruise power.
500 cc twin
DE500 · 500cc Twin for Large UAVs
500 cc air-cooled twin-cylinder powerplant for large industrial UAVs used in logistics, inspection and border security missions.
550 cc · 4-cylinder
DE550 · 550cc 4-Cylinder UAV Engine
Four-cylinder two-stroke gasoline engine for heavy-lift industrial UAVs that demand smooth torque, low vibration and long service life.
730 cc · 4-cylinder
DE730 · 730cc Four-Cylinder Flagship
Flagship 730 cc gasoline engine for very large logistics, disaster-response and long-endurance ISR UAV platforms.
*Example integration value from existing customer projects. Final MTOW depends on airframe design, propeller selection and safety margins.
From German R&D to global UAV fleets
A brand story built around aerospace engineering, not hobby engines.
Foundations in German general aviation
The founder of DE ENGINE studied and worked in Germany for many years, focusing on internal combustion engines and general aviation power systems. This background shaped the core philosophy of DE ENGINE: conservative design margins, repeatable quality and predictable maintenance.
Back in China, this know-how is combined with modern CNC machining, rigorous QC and scalable production lines to deliver industrial-grade UAV engines at a competitive cost level.
Made for long-endurance UAV operations
Every DE ENGINE model is specified and tested around real UAV use cases: long-range mapping flights, logistics corridors, maritime patrol, border surveillance and emergency response.
Whether you operate a small VTOL mapping fleet or large hybrid cargo drones, DE ENGINE can support your propulsion roadmap with gasoline and EFI solutions that grow with your platform family.