Harbin United Aircraft Technology Co., Ltd., part of the United Aircraft Group, achieved a milestone when its T1400 unmanned helicopter completed a successful maiden flight in Harbin, the Chinese mainland’s Heilongjiang Province.
During the test, the T1400 executed hovering, route flight and precision landing, demonstrating its advanced low-altitude maneuverability.
Weighing in at a maximum takeoff weight of 1,400 kilograms, the helicopter marks a leap into the "tonne-class" era for unmanned aerial systems, featuring both high payload and extended endurance.
- Payload: 650 kilograms (equivalent to more than ten adults)
- Endurance: Over eight hours of continuous flight
- Service ceiling: Up to 6,500 meters
- Operating temperature range: -40°C to 55°C
- Certified wind resistance for strong conditions
Chairman Tian Gangyin said the T1400 tackles long-standing payload and endurance limits in industrial drones, unlocking new potential for remote operations in extreme environments.
This success in the Chinese mainland signals a new chapter for low-altitude aviation, as innovators worldwide look to scale up drone performance for diverse missions.
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New unmanned helicopter completes maiden flight in northeast China
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