AutoFlight Completes First 2-Ton-Class eVTOL Tea Delivery in China
21 April 2026, China: AUTOFLIGHT has successfully completed China’s first 2-ton-class eVTOL dedicated spring tea transport trial in Guizhou, a mountainous province in western China.
The trial deployed AutoFlight’s CarryAll (V2000CG) – a fully autonomous, unmanned eVTOL aircraft – to transport fresh spring tea between Anshun and Guiyang, two Guizhou cities approximately 120km apart. The unmanned flight crossed rugged mountain terrain in just 37 minutes, a significant improvement over road transportation in the region.
Following the eVTOL air transfer, the fresh tea was transported via high-speed rail for long‑haul delivery from Guiyang to Shanghai, covering a distance of nearly 2,000 kilometers. The integrated “eVTOL + high-speed rail” model enabled same-day delivery, bringing freshly picked tea from remote western mountain plantations to consumers in major eastern cities within 24 hours.
Core Advantages of the Autonomous eVTOL Solution
- Autonomous Flight Capability: No onboard pilot needed, enhancing safety and operational efficiency for cargo transport
- High-Speed Performance: 37 minutes for the 120km mountain crossing, cutting transit time by hours compared to traditional ground transport
- Eco-Friendly: All-electric powered, zero operational emissions and low noise, aligning with sustainable development goals
- High Flexibility: Vertical take-off and landing capability, no runway required for point-to-point direct delivery
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