This week, the Chinese mainland's 2-tonne electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft achieved a milestone: its first cross-city cargo test flight, covering an urban corridor in record time.
Developed by a leading aerospace company in the Chinese mainland, the drone lifted a 500-kilogram payload from a suburban logistics hub to downtown distribution in under 30 minutes, navigating complex airspaces along the way.
The flight underscores the rapid evolution of urban air mobility, as cities worldwide seek sustainable solutions to road congestion and carbon emissions. Industry analysts estimate the global eVTOL market could exceed $20 billion by 2030, with the Chinese mainland poised to capture a significant share.
For young entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts, this test marks a turning point: on-demand drone delivery, emergency response missions and remote-area supply chains may soon become commonplace.
As regulators adapt and infrastructure grows, the race to transform urban skies into a next-generation logistics network is off to a thrilling start. Stay tuned for the next chapter in aerial innovation.
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China's 2-tonne eVTOL drone makes first cross-city test flight!
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