Jiutian, a large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed in the Chinese mainland, completed its maiden flight this Thursday in Pucheng, Shaanxi Province.
This sci-fi-worthy drone measures 16.35 m long with a 25 m wingspan and a max takeoff weight of 16 tonnes. It can carry up to 6 000 kg of payload—think heavy cargo, comms gear, or survey instruments! 🚁💨
Jiutian can stay airborne for up to 12 hours and cover a staggering 7 000 km on a single trip. With a high operational ceiling, wide speed range, and short takeoff and landing, it's ready for all sorts of adventures—from delivering supplies to remote areas to disaster relief and resource mapping. 🌍⚡️
Its modular payload system means you can swap in different gear depending on the mission. Need emergency communications after a storm? Check. Want to map uncharted terrain? It's got you. The sky's the limit! 🌧️📡🗺️
For young explorers and market-savvy pros, Jiutian signals a leap in UAV versatility and heavy-lift capability. Keep an eye on this tech—it’s about to reshape how we think about cargo drones! 👀✨
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China's domestically developed 'Jiutian' drone completes maiden flight
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