A Chinese tech startup, AutoFlight, has delivered its groundbreaking V2000CG CarryAll, a tonne-class electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This marks a significant breakthrough in the world of electric aviation and large eVTOL applications.
Based in Shanghai, AutoFlight developed the V2000CG CarryAll with impressive specifications: a maximum takeoff weight of 2 tonnes, a payload capacity of up to 400 kilograms, a cruising speed of 200 kilometers per hour, and a range of 200 kilometers. The aircraft combines vertical takeoff and landing capabilities with fixed-wing cruising, making it ideal for low-altitude logistics, emergency response, and other innovative uses.
After obtaining the necessary certifications last year, including the type certificate, production certificate, and just recently the airworthiness certificate, the unmanned aircraft is ready to be operated by a low-altitude transportation business based in Guangzhou.
“The V2000CG CarryAll has already completed over 40,000 kilometers of safe flights across various terrains in China and countries like the United Arab Emirates and Japan,” said Xie Jia, senior vice president of AutoFlight. “These flights have helped us validate its performance and explore its potential in different application scenarios.”
The arrival of this eVTOL aircraft comes at an exciting time, as China’s low-altitude economy is set for rapid growth. The Civil Aviation Administration of China predicts that the market value of this sector will jump from 500 billion yuan (about $70 billion) in 2023 to 1.5 trillion yuan in 2025, and could reach an astonishing 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035.
This development represents a huge step forward in sustainable transportation and could inspire similar advancements in other parts of the world, especially in regions where traditional infrastructure is lacking. The V2000CG CarryAll may soon play a vital role in shaping the future of logistics and emergency services globally.
