A large, twin-engine unmanned cargo aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight in southwest , marking a significant milestone in the country’s development. The test flight, which took place at Zigong Fengming General in Sichuan Province on Sunday, lasted approximately 20 minutes with all systems functioning as expected, according to Xinhua News Agency.

Impressive Specifications and Capabilities

The unmanned aircraft, developed by Sichuan Tengden Sci-tech Innovation Co., Ltd., boasts impressive specifications:

  • Wingspan: 52.8 feet (16.1 meters)
  • Height: 15.1 feet (4.6 meters)
  • Cargo space: 423.8 cubic feet (12 cubic meters)
  • Commercial payload capacity: 2.2 tons (2 tonnes)

The drone is designed with features that prioritize ease of loading and unloading, high reliability, and safety standards. Its advanced level of intelligence sets it apart in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Expanding Air Cargo Transportation

This new unmanned transport aircraft is expected to play a crucial role in expanding China’s air cargo transportation capabilities. It aims to create a new type of smart logistics within the low-altitude economy, potentially revolutionizing the way goods are transported across the country.

DroneXL’s Take

The successful maiden flight of China’s twin-engine cargo drone represents a significant leap forward in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. This development aligns with the growing trend of using drones for logistics and delivery purposes, as we’ve seen in recent articles on delivery by drone. The scale and payload capacity of this new aircraft could potentially address some of the challenges faced by smaller delivery drones, such as limited range and cargo capacity.

Как continues to evolve, we can expect to see more innovations in large-scale unmanned cargo transportation. This Chinese aircraft could pave the way for similar developments in other , potentially reshaping the global logistics landscape.

Photo courtesy of Sichuan Tengden Sci-tech Innovation Co., Ltd.


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