Ready for liftoff! The 2025 Low-Altitude Economy Development Conference kicked off in Wuhu, east Chinas Anhui Province, this Friday, and it brought some jaw-dropping reveals. 🚁✈️
The spotlight was on two brand-new aircraft designs that have been under wraps until now:
Xiangyun V: The Heavy-Lifter Drone 🛩️
- Payload: 2,000 kg
- Range: 2,000 km
- Cargo volume: 14.5 m³
- Designed for logistics, emergency rescue & more
- Fully localized tech from China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) Wuhu Diamond Aircraft Manufacture Company
Remote areas, get ready for budget-friendly, speedy air drops! 🎉
CA40: The Next-Gen 4-Seater Trainer 🛫
- Cruise speed: 260 km/h
- Domestic avionics & engine
- Anti-spin design & de-icing for safety
- All-composite frame with unlimited lifespan
- Ideal for flight training, patrols, tourism & private use
Whether youre a future pilot or just love flying high, the CA40s got your back. ✨
The event runs Sep 57 under the theme "scenario innovation leads, safe and orderly development," gathering 100+ experts to fuel high-quality growth in the low-altitude economy. Since 2022, Wuhus conference has sealed 82 projects worth 59.8 billion yuan. 💼💡
Stay tuned for more sky-high updates as these models head into real-world tests!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
