Vehicle-mounted drone + full-scenario satellite communication, the U8 off-road player version is a king bomb

BYD has been the global new energy vehicle sales champion for two years. If nothing unexpected happens, it will achieve a three-peat in 2024. So, does BYD have any shortcomings?

In the past, there was, that is, intelligence. In the view of BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu, the first half of electric vehicles is electrification, and the second half is intelligence. And few of BYD's elite soldiers are known for their smart cockpits and smart driving.

However, since 2024, BYD has gradually solved its shortcomings in intelligence, which is particularly evident in the U8 off-road player version.

In the past decade, BYD and Tesla have shared the title of "Global New Energy Vehicle Sales Champion". It stands to reason that BYD should be sensitive enough in terms of intelligence. But in fact, BYD's main selling point before 2024 is its powerful three-electric system, and it has no outstanding performance in intelligence.

This is mainly because Wang Chuanfu has a different understanding of intelligence. At BYD Dream Day on January 16 this year, Wang Chuanfu publicly stated that the intelligence of cars is not just about writing codes, it requires an electrified "foundation".

In other words, Wang Chuanfu does not think highly of piecemeal intelligence. What he wants is real intelligence for the entire vehicle. Before this technology matures, BYD is not in a hurry to demonstrate its capabilities in intelligence.

At BYD Dream Day on January 16, BYD released the Xuanji architecture, which includes a central computing platform, vehicle-side AI, cloud AI, and three-network integration. The Yisifang platform, Yunnian intelligent body control system, DMO hybrid platform, etc. are all under the leadership of the Xuanji architecture, thus realizing the true integration of electrification and intelligence.

With such a "technical foundation", the U8 Off-Road Player Edition will naturally be able to surpass its competitors in terms of intelligence.

To give a simple and practical example, China is a major drone country, and drones are being used more and more widely in off-road scenarios, but how to connect drones to car computers is a big problem.

The Yangwang U8 Off-Road Player Edition has teamed up with DJI to be equipped with the world's first intelligent vehicle-mounted drone system, providing users with a vehicle-mounted drone hangar, exclusive customized drones and exclusive customized handles.

The vehicle-mounted drone hangar is located on the roof of the vehicle and can operate normally in both severe cold and extreme heat, and will not be affected by the entry of a small amount of dust or water droplets. The vehicle-mounted drone is a specially customized product that can take off with one button and can land back to the cabin autonomously and accurately. At the same time, users can precisely control and shoot the drone through a dedicated customized handle.

In addition, the drone can fly and shoot with the Yangwang U8 Off-Road Player Edition at a maximum speed of 55km/h. It can be controlled by voice in the car, and the shot videos can be shared to multiple social platforms with one click.

This is an extremely complex system that generates a large amount of data. It requires an understanding of various usage scenarios and the precise collection and processing of various data and instructions. This would not be possible without BYD's vehicle intelligence.

In off-road conditions, the vehicle's communication capability is very important, as it directly determines the user's driving experience and can even save the user from danger at certain critical moments. The U8 Off-Road Player Edition relies on China's independently developed "Tiantong-1" satellite mobile communication system to achieve full coverage of various terrains across the country, providing users with full-scenario vehicle-mounted satellite communication services.

This system supports two-way voice calls and two-way text messages nationwide and is online 24 hours a day. It can not only be used in the car, but can also be disassembled and used independently. It weighs only the same as an apple and has an IP67 protection level. In scenarios without mobile networks, users can use this system to connect to I-Call smart customer service at any time to obtain emergency rescue, emergency consultation and other services.

In addition, the Yangwang U8 Off-Road Player Edition also provides a rare near- and far-infrared night vision system in models of the same price. The detection distance can reach 300m, which can accurately identify pedestrians and objects outside the vehicle. It can also clearly identify the road when encountering oncoming high beams. This is also an intelligent system that is "very easy to use in normal times and can ensure safety at critical moments."

Another major application of in-vehicle intelligence is the smart cockpit, which was previously considered BYD's shortcoming. However, the Yangwang U8 Off-road Player Edition is equipped with BYD's latest DiLink 150 platform and a built-in 4nm 5G chip, which can achieve continuous dialogue in all scenarios and independent interaction in four sound zones. It can also perform cross-screen control. Users can sit in the car and give orders to the various screens on the Yangwang U8 Off-road Player Edition, which is also a rare high-end function in mainstream new energy vehicles.

In terms of intelligent driving, which is of great concern to consumers, the U8 off-road player version is equipped with BYD DiPilot 600 "Eye of God" L2+ level high-level intelligent driving assistance system. In addition to conventional driving assistance functions, it also has powerful intelligent parking functions.

The most eye-catching feature of the U8 Off-Road Player Edition's smart parking function is the industry's first Easy Four-Way Parking. If the user encounters a situation where the parking space and passage are relatively narrow, the special performance of the Easy Four-Way platform "four wheels and four motors" can be used to allow the vehicle to move around the parking space. Closed beta It can rotate forward and backward, making it easy to park in narrow parking spaces that ordinary models cannot fit into.

In addition, the Yangwang U8 Off-road Player Edition can automatically find a path to complete parking after the user gets off the car, and can choose the appropriate parking speed according to the actual road conditions; if encountering a relatively narrow road, the Yangwang U8 Off-road Player Edition can also actively avoid obstacles and other operations, and can achieve free and safe passage even in the extreme parking space with 20cm left on each side of the car body.

In off-road conditions, narrow parking spaces, field paths, and rural roads are very common. From this perspective, the Yangwang U8 Off-Road Player Edition is still very user-friendly.

In terms of intelligence, the Yangwang U8 Off-road Player Edition gives people the feeling that it has suddenly matured. Originally, BYD was not considered an important player in the field of intelligence, but it has demonstrated the industry's first-class intelligence level in the Yangwang U8 Off-road Player Edition, with good performance in smart cockpit, smart driving, and vehicle-mounted communications.

At the same time, the Yangwang U8 Off-road Player Edition also provides high-end configurations that are not available in the same level of models, such as the vehicle-mounted drone system and the full-scenario vehicle-mounted satellite communication system, with the support of the Xuanji architecture. The smart parking function is also ingenious. The main reason why this car can become a hot-selling model with a price of millions is its powerful intelligent performance.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.