China's Largest Civilian Cargo Drone Takes Maiden Flight on Sunday

Aug 12, 2024, 03:30 AM

China successfully conducted the maiden flight of its largest unmanned cargo aircraft, a twin-engine transport drone, from the Zigong Fengming General Airport in Sichuan Province on Sunday. The aircraft, designed by Sichuan Tengden Sci-tech Innovation Co., boasts a cargo space of 12 cubic meters and a payload capacity of 2 metric tons. This development marks a significant step in China's UAV industry, aiming to enhance smart logistics and the low-altitude economy. The flight represents China's ongoing efforts to advance its capabilities in autonomous aerial vehicles for civilian use, which could eventually be used for a wide range of civilian applications, including logistics and transportation.