14.08.2024 15:20
China has developed an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of carrying two tons of cargo in order to enhance its low-altitude economy. The drone, with a wingspan of 16.1 meters and a cargo space of 12 cubic meters, successfully conducted a test flight in Sichuan. The Civil Aviation Administration of China expects the industry to grow fourfold by 2030. In the United States, Joby Aviation has developed a "air taxi" powered by hydrogen and electricity, and it achieved a record flight of 523 miles. These advancements indicate that transportation could undergo a radical transformation in the future.
This unmanned aerial vehicle, capable of carrying two tons of cargo, has the potential to revolutionize modern transportation.
With a wingspan of 16.1 meters and a cargo space of 12 cubic meters, the drone successfully completed a 20-minute test flight in the Sichuan province.
This development is part of China's efforts to expand its "low-altitude economy." The country aims to modernize transportation and business with drone technology, which could replace old trucks, ships, and trains.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China announced that the country's low-altitude economy reached a value of £54 billion last year and is expected to quadruple by 2030.
In a similar development, Joby Aviation in the US has developed a hydrogen and electric-powered "air taxi." This vehicle completed a record 523-mile flight in New York and has the potential to reduce the journey from JFK airport to Manhattan to 7 minutes.
These innovative transportation vehicles promise to revolutionize urban and regional travel and create a more environmentally friendly transportation system.