The world’s largest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Changying-8, completed its maiden flight in central China’s Henan Province on Tuesday.⁣ ⁣ Developed by Beijing Beifang Changying UAV Technology Co., Ltd., the drone has an ultra-large cargo compartment with a volume of 18 cubic meters, a maximum takeoff weight of 7 tonnes, and a maximum payload capacity of 3.5 tonnes.⁣ ⁣ According to the company, the UAV was guided by an intelligent system throughout the entire flight.⁣ ⁣ Its flight also marks the first time a Chinese 7-tonne-class cargo UAV was used on the country's regional air logistics platform.⁣ ⁣ The UAV is expected to enter production before the end of the year. ⁣ ⁣ #China #tech #drone #hightech #chinatech