World's first two-ton VTOL drone completes cargo delivery in China

China has achieved a significant milestone by completing the world’s first offshore cargo delivery using a two-ton electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) drone, the V2000CG CarryAll. Developed by Shanghai-based Autoflight, this unmanned aircraft transported fresh fruit and emergency medical supplies 150 kilometers over open water from Shenzhen to a China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) platform in just 58 minutes. The all-electric drone combines helicopter-style vertical lift with fixed-wing cruise efficiency, carrying up to 400 kilograms at speeds of about 124 miles per hour and covering distances up to 124 miles on a single charge, all while producing zero in-flight emissions. This innovation drastically reduces offshore supply transit times from over 10 hours by boat to approximately one hour, offering lower operating costs, faster response times, and the ability to land in confined spaces. The V2000CG’s successful mission and recent certification mark a key step in China’s push to commercialize large-scale