On July 22, a Chinese tech startup delivered a ton-class electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, marking a breakthrough in the application of large eVTOLs. Developed by the Shanghai-based company AutoFlight, the V2000CG CarryAll boasts a maximum takeoff weight of 2 tons.

Following the acquisition of the type certificate and production certificate last year, along with the airworthiness certificate acquired on July 21, the unmanned aircraft will be operated by a Guangzhou-based low-altitude transportation business.

The eVTOL's delivery comes as China's low-altitude economy is entering a stage of rapid growth. According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the market value of the sector will soar from 500 billion yuan ($70 billion) in 2023 to 1.5 trillion yuan in 2025, and that number could reach an astounding 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035.

Source: China Daily
Editors: Lyu Yun, Liang Keyue (Intern)