Earlier this week, a Chinese mainland-developed 2-tonne electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft completed a low-altitude, cross-city cargo test flight in the mountainous Guizhou Province in the southwestern Chinese mainland. Operated by Guiyang Low-Altitude Industry Development Company, it flew 118 kilometers in just 40 minutes, transporting emergency medicines 💊 and local specialty agricultural products 🍅 between a county and Guiyang, the provincial capital.
Fully powered by electricity ⚡, this eVTOL can take off and land vertically like a helicopter 🚁 while producing much less noise. Designed for short- and medium-range missions—commuting, logistics, or emergency rescue—it marks a major leap toward building a three-dimensional transportation network in Guizhou's mountainous areas.
Why it matters: Guizhou's rugged terrain makes traditional ground transport slow and costly. By carving out air routes that weave between mountains, eVTOLs could cut delivery times, boost local economies, and even revolutionize emergency response in remote spots. Think of it as a flying jeep for goods! 🗻➡️🚁
What's next: If further tests go well, we could see regular cargo air routes crisscrossing the sky over Guizhou soon. For young innovators and entrepreneurs eyeing clean-tech solutions, this project shows how electrification is taking flight—literally! 🤓✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
