Big news from the Chinese mainland's Guizhou province! A regular low-altitude drone logistics route is gearing up to launch later this year, aiming to connect remote villages and cities with super-fast deliveries. 🚁✨
Back in early 2025, a domestically developed eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft nailed a cross-city cargo trial flight, hauling packages over Guizhou's famous karst mountains. It's like a drone-meets-helicopter, whisper-quiet and eco-friendly. 🌱
So why does it matter for us in South and Southeast Asia? Think about ordering momos in Kathmandu or nasi goreng in Jakarta and getting them in record time without traffic jams. This tech could reshape last-mile delivery in hilly or congested cities across our region. 🌍📦
Here’s the scoop on eVTOL: these aircraft use electric batteries to lift off vertically, hover, then cruise like a plane. No long runways needed, less noise, and zero emissions en route. It's a glimpse of the future of logistics and urban air mobility. 🛩️🔋
Guizhou's new route is just the start. Local authorities plan regular flights on a fixed schedule, making drone delivery as common as your go-to delivery app. Stay tuned for lift-off and get ready for deliveries that literally take flight! 🚀
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Low-altitude drone logistics route to be launched in China's Guizhou
cgtn.com
