alt.hn

4/20/2026 at 1:52:19 AM

China's 7-tonne cargo drone completes maiden flight

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-31/China-s-new-7-tonne-unmanned-cargo-drone-set-for-maiden-flight-1LXcdaZico0/p.html

by pseudolus

4/20/2026 at 2:23:26 AM

3.5 tonnes of cargo might not seem much but with the expectation that eventual running costs of a pilot-less operation would be both economically cheaper and offer more flexible operating hours, that such a plane could be a game changer to delivering basic necessities to remote communities.

by anenefan