In a major leap for China’s low-altitude aviation sector, Shanghai-based tech startup AutoFlight has delivered a ton-class electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the V2000CG CarryAll, marking a significant breakthrough in the development of large-scale unmanned eVTOL technology.
The V2000CG CarryAll, developed by AutoFlight, has a maximum takeoff weight of 2 tonnes and is designed to operate without a pilot. The aircraft will be used by a Guangzhou-based low-altitude transport company and is expected to play a key role in expanding urban and regional air mobility.
The delivery follows the successful completion of key regulatory milestones. AutoFlight received both the type certificate and production certificate last year, and most recently secured the airworthiness certificate on Monday.
This all-electric aircraft features a payload capacity of up to 400 kilograms, a top cruising speed of 200 km/h, and a flight range of 200 kilometres. It combines vertical takeoff and landing capabilities with a fixed-wing design, making it suitable for applications in logistics, emergency response, and other low-altitude services.
Xie Jia, senior vice president of AutoFlight, noted that the aircraft has already completed over 40,000 kilometres of safe test flights across varied terrain in China, the UAE, and Japan. These flights have helped demonstrate its reliability and explore real-world applications.
The launch comes as China’s low-altitude economy enters a period of rapid expansion. According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the sector is expected to grow from 500 billion yuan ($70 billion) in 2023 to 1.5 trillion yuan by 2025, with projections reaching 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035.
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