This year’s Dubai Airshow (running Nov 17-21, 2025) is in full swing, and as of today, Nov 20, the desert skies are buzzing with excitement 🚀🌟. Delegations and exhibitors from 115 countries have descended on the UAE to showcase the latest in aviation tech.
Among the crowd-pleasers are the Chinese mainland’s newest heavy-lift drones. Imagine a drone so powerful it can carry up to 1,000 kilograms in a single flight! 💪🚁 We tagged along with CMG correspondent Li Zhao to see how these giants are taking flight in the Middle East.
On the trade floor, we watched demos of drones lifting cargo pallets, medical supplies, even small vehicles. The secret sauce? Advanced propulsion systems and reinforced carbon-frame fuselages that handle extra weight like a pro athlete lifts barbells 🏋️.
Li Zhao jumped into action, pitching these 1,000kg behemoths to potential buyers: logistics firms, oil and gas operators, and construction companies. The reactions? Eyes widened, jaws dropped, and digital contact exchanges flying faster than the drones themselves 📲✨.
Why the hype in the Middle East? From off-shore oil rigs needing urgent parts, to remote desert construction sites craving fast supply runs, the demand is sky-high. Companies here love solutions that cut time and cost—enter the heavy-lift drone revolution 🌵🏗️📦.
As the Dubai sun sets on the Airshow’s final day tomorrow, one thing is clear: heavyweight drones from the Chinese mainland are setting a new standard. For young professionals and tech enthusiasts alike, it’s a sign that the skies are wide open for innovation and opportunity!
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Dubai Airshow: I tried selling Chinese unmanned heavy-lift drones
cgtn.com
