AVIC a lancé avec succès le HH-200, un avion cargo sans pilote à usage commercial doté d'une importante capacité de charge utile.

The company completes its first cargo drone flight in Oman, shifting oil and gas logistics to autonomous aerial transport.

AviationNews – China successfully completed the maiden flight of the Changying-8 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, marking the country's first validated flight of an unmanned cargo aircraft in the 7-ton class. The test, conducted at an airport in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, represents a significant leap forward in autonomous heavy-lift logistics and China's expanding "low-altitude economy." Developed by…

AviationNews – Elroy Air has successfully demonstrated three new unattended delivery modes for its Chaparral autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft during flight testing for the U.S. Army. The milestone shows how heavy-cargo drones can supply troops in contested environments without requiring landing infrastructure or ground personnel. Developed under contract with the U.S. Army, the new capability addresses critical logistics challenges in communication-denied and high-threat military operational areas.

Aviation News – China has reached a significant milestone in autonomous aviation after its domestically developed Tianma-1000 unmanned cargo aircraft completed a successful first test flight. The achievement highlights growing capabilities in unmanned logistics and emergency airlift operations. The test flight was conducted on Sunday and marks the debut of the Tianma-1000, a Chinese-designed and built unmanned transport aircraft. Developed to support multiple mission types, the platform reflects China’s broader push to expand autonomous aviation systems for both civilian and emergency use.

AviationNews – Prague-based developer Zuri has officially launched an uncrewed hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) cargo aircraft engineered for demanding civil, offshore, and defense resupply missions. The new platform combines vertical agility with fixed-wing efficiency to bridge the logistical gap between short-range battery drones and high-cost crewed transport helicopters. The development builds upon nine years of flight testing across more than 15 aircraft models and leverages Zuri’s full-scale Technology Demonstrator 2.0 (TD 2.0), currently undergoing systems integration and ground trials in Prague.

Aviation News – Czech aerospace developer Zuri has unveiled its first commercial product, an uncrewed hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft aimed at both civil and defense logistics. Derived from the firm’s latest Technology Demonstrator 2.0, which is scheduled for flight testing next year, the platform aims to redefine short- to mid-range regional air mobility. The Prague-based manufacturer unveiled the new cargo tiltrotor to address mounting demands for flexible, long-range transport.

Changying-8 flew 30 minutes on Apr 2, 2026, after a 280m takeoff; China claims a 7-ton payload and 1,850-mile range, a step-change in heavy unmanned lift.

The new heavy-lift drone from DJI, the FlyCart 100, is now the most capable model in the company’s lineup. It is designed not for everyday consumer use but for transporting substantial loads in challenging environments where standard drones are insufficient. According to DJI’s press release, the FlyCart 100 can literally deliver a package – though primarily in […] Post DJI Unveils Its Most Capable Cargo Drone, the FlyCart 100 at Root-Nation.com.

Amber Wings’ ATVA-1 has been approved for commercial use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including night missions.

China’s Yitong completed the maiden flight of its TP1000 unmanned cargo aircraft on Saturday, March 15.

SINGAPORE — Singapore-based aerospace group ST Engineering has strengthened its position in next-generation aviation by unveiling a new electric cargo drone and expanding its AirFish platform at the Singapore Airshow 2026. At Asia’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition, the company introduced the DrN-600 vertical take-off-and-landing (VTOL) cargo drone and announced new partnerships with ferry operators …

AviationNews – Airbus Helicopters has formally introduced the U145, an innovative uncrewed variant of its highly successful H145 light-twin helicopter, ahead of this week’s ILA Berlin Air Show. The newly developed autonomous rotorcraft platform will provide high-volume cargo logistics, advanced intelligence surveillance, and crucial disaster relief capabilities across complex global environments. The defense manufacturer unveiled a full-scale mock-up of the medium-lift unmanned aerial system (UAS) on June 8, 2026, marking Airbus’s second major foray into converting crewed helicopters into autonomous platforms.