The second generation of Kingbee III UAV is unveiled, and the upgraded version is displayed at the Taichung AI Exhibition

The second generation model of Kingbee III has been adjusted in appearance and internal configuration. (Photo by reporter Wu Zheyu)

[Reporter Wu Zheyu/Taipei Report] "2026 Taichung AI Application and Smart Manufacturing Exhibition" will be held at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center from October 1 to 4. Among them, the Chinese Academy of Sciences will display a variety of drones equipped with advanced AI technology, small but powerful power systems and military-standard components. 21 achievements, including unmanned aerial vehicles As for the aircraft, the Jinbee III drone that has been exhibited many times has not only appeared in all-black paint, but this time it was confirmed that it is a "second generation" improved model. The appearance and internal configuration have been significantly changed. The body structure has also been strengthened, and domestic self-developed batteries and new imaging modules have been installed. The airborne time and distance have been increased.

The Kingbee III has continued to undergo improvements since its previous public debut. Compared with the version displayed at the time, the difference can be seen in the appearance of the latest configuration. On-site officials said that the previously displayed version belonged to the first generation, and the current configuration can be regarded as the "Powerful Bee III second generation". The flight structure has been continuously refined, improved and upgraded for more than a year.

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The picture shows the first generation model of Kingbee III. (File photo, taken by reporter Wu Zheyu)

First of all, the new configuration strengthens the body structure. In the past, the entire body was divided into two different 3D printing methods, but the new body adopts a single texture page, so the structural strength is increased. In addition, compared with the square shape of the first-generation flying wing, the second-generation adopts a more arcuate configuration in order to improve aerodynamic performance; some control surfaces can also be controlled in a more streamlined configuration.

The previous-generation propeller was pushed forward above the tail, using the air lift during takeoff to drive the aircraft body to take off. The second-generation propeller was changed to a backward-propelled propeller, and the propeller volume was enlarged to increase the thrust.

In addition to the appearance change, the internal configuration of the second generation of the Kingbee III has also been readjusted, and a domestically developed battery has been used to simultaneously improve the structure and battery performance. At the same time, a new imaging module has been installed to improve the flight time and observation clarity.

According to on-site data, although the guidance and control distance is more than 50 kilometers and the airborne time is more than 40 minutes, which is the same as the previous exhibition data, it is understood that the relevant performance has been improved by 10 to 20%.