March 31, 2026

China's first 7-tonne-class large transport drone, Changying-8, is set to make its maiden flight on Tuesday in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province.

All pre-flight preparations have been completed.

Developed independently by China North Industries Groups Corporation, the unmanned cargo aircraft measures 17 meters in length with a wingspan of 25 meters. 

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