Official announcements from Chinese aviation authorities or Southeast University

China Launches First Distributed Electric Flying Car 'Dongda Kunpeng No. 1' with 500 kg Weight, 20-Minute Flight Time

Jan 4, 2025, 12:00 PM

On January 1, 2025, a research team at Southeast University in Nanjing, China, successfully launched the country's first distributed electric flying car, named 'Dongda Kunpeng No. 1'. The vehicle has a maximum takeoff weight of 500 kilograms, a flight endurance of at least 20 minutes, and can reach speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour. This development is part of China's broader ambition, with expectations that by 2030, over 100,000 luxury flying cars will be operational in the country. Companies such as AutoFlight and EHang are leading the charge in this emerging market.