Reborn, back to a small county town to become a wealthy family

Chapter 691 A Bold Idea
The conditions offered to attract Tesla to Shanghai can be described as extremely attractive.

The reason for paying such a high price is not only because Tesla is a high-tech industry in the United States, but also because there is a domestic desire for it to have a "catfish effect".

Luo Yang didn't see any effect elsewhere.

However, in the field of new energy power batteries, Yuanfan Group has increased its investment in research and development and has made some small breakthroughs in technology.

Incidentally, Kunpeng Technology also benefited.

"Besides breakthroughs in power battery technology, what other breakthroughs have been made?"

"We have also made some progress in the integration of navigation and flight control systems."

"Oh?"

Luo Yang exclaimed with delight, "Tell me more!"

In order to create a complete second-generation multi-rotor drone, Kunpeng Technology signed a strategic cooperation agreement with AutoNavi Software Co., Ltd., and obtained the right to use AutoNavi navigation.

However, the compatibility of the navigation system installed on the first batch of Kunpeng 2 satellites was not perfect, and there were still many defects.

So Luo Yang was naturally pleasantly surprised to hear this news.

"The navigation system is responsible for providing the drone with vector information such as position, velocity, and flight attitude in the reference coordinate system, guiding the drone to fly along the designated route, which is equivalent to the navigator in the manned aircraft system."

Chu Jianming elaborated: "The flight control system achieves stable and autonomous flight of the drone through precise control of its various components (such as the power system, control surface system, and sensor system)."

He first explained the respective roles of the navigation system and flight control system in the drone.
"Chairman, the two seem to have no connection."

Chu Jianming affirmed, "In fact, the two systems need to work closely together and cooperate with each other during the drone's flight. It can be said that neither can be missing."

The main function of a drone navigation system is to plan and control the flight path of the drone.

Once the flight control system is perfectly matched, the navigation system can provide information such as the drone's current position and speed, and calculate the optimal flight path based on this information and the preset target position.

At the same time, the navigation system will continuously monitor the actual flight status of the drone and make adjustments to ensure that the drone can fly along the predetermined path.

In addition, the navigation system can also provide information such as the drone's attitude and attitude angular velocity, which is crucial for the drone's stable flight.

The navigation system is essentially an embedded system in the flight control system.

The tighter the embedding, the smoother the drone's flight.

"Is it already possible to achieve this level?"

Luo Yang asked with some surprise, "So, you mean our new product has made a breakthrough in controlling flight attitude and stability, and can demonstrate a level of technology that surpasses DJI's during the test flight at the Berlin Air Show?"

"We haven't test-flown it yet, so we can't guarantee the stability of the new product."

Chu Jianming spoke frankly: "So it can only be used as a backup plan. It's best not to take the risk unless absolutely necessary."

In case of an accidental crash during test flight
Don't underestimate this minor incident. Dami Technology also attempted to enter the drone industry and gained considerable fame online.

With all conditions in place and amidst great anticipation, Xiaomi Technology's drone product underwent a test flight in front of millions of netizens, only to crash unexpectedly.
That was the end of it; Dami Technology withdrew from the drone industry.

If Kunpeng Technology were to experience such a technical malfunction at the Berlin Air Show, it would be incredibly costly for them to regain favor with consumers in overseas markets.

Perhaps by then the daylily will be too cold.

Therefore, Chu Jianming advised Luo Yang not to take risks unless absolutely necessary.

"It's too early to say anything now. There are still two months until the Berlin Air Show starts, and nobody knows what will happen in between."

Luo Yang hesitated for a moment before making a decision, and said slowly, "Let's take out the prototype with the new technology first, do a few test flights, and see the results before making a decision."

Increasing the range of the power battery is not very risky; it's simply a matter of the difference between the actual increase and the theoretical increase, which can be determined by multiple rounds of test flights to obtain real data.

However, there are risks involved in combining navigation and flight control systems.

All the theoretically achievable flight attitudes and angles must be demonstrated during the flight test. If Kunpeng Technology's technology is not yet perfect, problems will arise during the flight test.

"We've had several meetings, and this is the consensus we've reached."

Chu Jianming replied, "It would be best if we could test fly it in perfect condition before departure. If there are still imperfections, then we can only take a few well-tuned prototypes with us."

What if DJI makes a breakthrough in this area?

We can't just stand by and watch them stand out at the Berlin Air Show, can we?
We might have to gamble on luck then.

"Besides this, is there anything else?"

"Another new feature technology is also being tested and will need to be verified during the test flight at the end of July."

Chu Jianming's face lit up with a smile as he spoke: "When our drone's flight control system loses contact with the remote controller due to excessive distance or signal interference, the flight control system's built-in automatic balance and loss-of-control protection function will set all command stick outputs to the neutral position and, if the GPS signal is good, automatically trigger the automatic return-to-home safe landing function."

"Return-to-home function in case of failure?"

The name immediately popped into Luo Yang's mind.

"Eh?"

Chu Jianming was taken aback for a moment, then his eyes lit up: "Chairman, you've chosen a great name; it perfectly captures the characteristics of this technology."

Just fragments of memory that surfaced.

Luo Yang smiled and changed the subject, asking, "Besides these two technologies, are there any other breakthroughs?"

In reality, he knew very well that achieving three small technological breakthroughs in such a short period of time was already quite surprising, and asking further questions would be a bit greedy.

"Aside from these three items, there's nothing else particularly noteworthy."

As expected, Chu Jianming's words shattered Luo Yang's illusions.

"Of course, we also did some other preparatory work."

Chu Jianming, oblivious to Luo Yang's subtle change in expression, continued, "The Kunpeng 2 prototype we brought to the airshow this time has some equipment that has been replaced. For example, the miniature camera mounted on the drone—we ordered a new one from Nikon with the latest resolution, and the wide-angle lens is even better than the ones currently sold to the public."

"In summary, what is the biggest advantage of our Kunpeng 2 right now?"

"Appearance and looks!"

Chu Jianming blurted out: "Based on the feedback from consumer surveys, we concluded that DJI's first multi-rotor drone, the DJI Phantom 1, is not as good-looking as our Kunpeng 2!"

Luo Yang: "."

Has it really sunk to the point of selling looks?

Eh?
Good looks?
After the word popped into Luo Yang's mind, it seemed to harbor something extraordinary, stirring restlessly within him.

Zhengyang Group started by selling sexy lingerie. The initial hit products all came from Luo Yang's "inspiration," which was actually plagiarism. Even the later upstart Coolpad menswear had some of its initial designs drawn by Luo Yang.

The initial funding for Kunpeng Technology came from the exterior design drawings of an electric vehicle that Luo Yang sold to his father-in-law.
The best-selling power banks and selfie sticks all share the same design aesthetic.

The Kunpeng 2, which is now competing with DJI's Phantom 1 in the market, has an exterior design that was personally drawn by Luo Yang.

All of this is sufficient to prove one conclusion.

Appearance is justice.

In that case
Can an assembly machine be manufactured?
It is now 2012, and the trend of smartphones replacing traditional mobile phones is unstoppable.

Although Apple dominates the market, that dominance is in the high-end segment.

In the mid-to-low-end smartphone market priced between 1500 and 2500, Xiaomi, OPPO, and VIVO have all achieved impressive sales figures, some due to their cost-effectiveness, and others due to their attractive design and outstanding single-function features.

Moreover, these phones all have one thing in common: they are assembled from parts.

From the operating system to the LCD panel, from the chip to the key camera technology, everything is imported. The brand is just a solution integrator, and even the production of the mobile phones is outsourced. Strictly speaking, it can't even be considered an assembled machine.

If you have the funds, why can't you do it yourself?

Dami Technology followed this path: first, they developed the Dami mobile phone, and after accumulating a massive cash flow, they began manufacturing new energy vehicles.

Lei Jun didn't miss a single one. He even created MiTalk, which fiercely competed with WeChat in the instant messaging market, and at one point they were neck and neck.

The more I think about it, the more agitated I get.
Chu Jianming noticed that something was wrong with his boss.

As he spoke, Luo Yang, sitting in the boss's chair, fell into a daze, and would occasionally curl up the corners of his mouth, revealing a creepy smile.

He didn't know whether he should wake up his boss.

A timely phone call snapped Luo Yang out of his daze and resolved Chu Jianming's dilemma.

Luo Yang, snapping out of his daze, glanced at his phone and then frowned slightly.

He picked up his phone and pressed the answer button.

There was no sound coming from the other end of the phone immediately.

"say!"

"Can I observe live trading?"

A weak voice came from the phone: "You mentioned last time that there would be a big operation in mid-July, and it'll be there in about a week."

"Real trading takes place at night. You can make excuses if you don't go home for one night, but my operations last for several days in a row."

Luo Yang was a little angry when he saw the caller ID earlier.

But when I heard the porcelain doll's pitiful voice on the phone, my heart inexplicably softened.

"I know"

Xiang Wanwan revealed her plan: "I plan to go on a trip with my best friend. Actually, I'll be staying in Shanghai for those few days so I can go to your company in the evenings to observe your live trading. That way, my family won't interfere."

Wow, no wonder he's a top student who can get into Tsinghua and Peking University; he's really smart.

"Your best friend is willing?"

"Yeah, I can handle her."

As long as she's not facing Luo Yang, Xiang Wanwan seems to handle other people with relative ease.

"Send me your bank card number later."

After thinking for a moment, Luo Yang said, "I'll transfer you some money. Whether it's to win over your best friend or to stay in a hotel while observing the live trading, you'll need the money."

For several days in a row, he might stay with them for one or two nights.

At other times, the porcelain doll will definitely stay in a hotel.

"Oh."

Perhaps because she already knew Luo Yang's decisive nature, she did not object to his decision to send the money.

"Uncle."

Just as Luo Yang thought the person on the other end of the line had hung up the phone, a coquettish voice suddenly came from behind him.

"I want to go to Hainan this summer vacation."

Her voice trailed off: "Could you come with me once during summer vacation?"

Their cautiousness is heartbreaking.

"I'm busy right now and it's inconvenient to talk. Let's chat when we meet during the live trading session."

First, I hadn't thought it through, and second, my subordinate was sitting right across from me.

"Oh"

The porcelain doll said on the phone, "Uncle, I'm hanging up."

"Ok!"

The call ended with a beep.

“Something is wrong”

Luo Yang couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong, but something just felt off.

"Chairman, would you like me to accompany you on a tour of the R&D department?"

The research and development departments for flight control systems, gimbal systems, and other technologies are all located in the science and technology park. Since Chu Jianming didn't have much to report, he suggested taking Luo Yang on a tour of the company.

"No need, I'll be leaving soon, you can go ahead and do what you need to do."

His thoughts were interrupted, and Luo Yang was even more confused about the reason.

Looking at my phone again, it's almost four o'clock. I have to leave for my dinner appointment in half an hour.

Chu Jianming then left the office.

A moment later, assistant Qiu Youwei came in to clean up the teacups and ashtrays.

"How smoothly did you take over the work?"

"Director Chu explained everything very carefully during the handover, which made it easy for me to get started with the work in the board office."

Qiu Youwei put down the tray in her hand and stood in front of the desk to answer Luo Yang's question seriously: "Moreover, Director Chu has now been transferred to the Group's Board Office, so I can consult her on many of the coordination tasks here, and I can now complete the work within my job scope independently."

"Ah."

Luo Yang nodded: "You should also attend next week's quarterly financial report meeting."

"Thank you, Chairman!"

Upon hearing the news, Qiu Youwei was overjoyed and quickly bowed to Luo Yang.

Then, carrying the tray, he walked out of the office with unusually light steps.

Before 4:30, Wen Wan arrived at the Science and Technology Park. Luo Yang then left Kunpeng Technology and went with her to the JA Zone.

The dinner was arranged at a private restaurant.

"If you hadn't come out to pick me up, I definitely wouldn't have been able to find a place to eat."

Dong Xuan knew that the place she had arranged was difficult to find, so she waited at the entrance of the alley in advance. Even so, she made the car circle around the navigation twice.

"There's no way around it, the boss is the chef, and home is the restaurant."

Dong Xuan led Luo Yang and Wen Wan into the alley. After winding through a cluster of old houses, they unexpectedly came across the Suzhou River.

"How did you find this place?"

Luo Yang clicked his tongue and said, "If no one leads me, I don't think I'll be able to get out."

"It's delicious!"

Dong Xuan smiled and said, "The local cuisine here is absolutely superb; anyone who enjoys a good meal will know about this place."

Amidst laughter and conversation, she led Luo Yang and Wen Wan to an old house.

"General Manager Luo, Director Wen."

Chu Xinyao leaned half her body out of the second-floor window and waved to Luo Yang as a greeting.

"Let's go up."

Dong Xuan walked ahead, stepping on the creaking wooden stairs, and entered the private restaurant.

A pungent smell drifted faintly from afar.
Luo Yang frowned slightly; the Suzhou Creek was still under maintenance at this time.
(End of this chapter)