Chinese Cargo Drone CH-YH1000 Completes First Flight with 1.2-Ton Payload

 

CH-YH1000

The unmanned cargo aircraft CH-YH1000, developed by Aerospace CH UAV, made its first test flight in the north-west of the country. The drone is capable of transporting up to 1.2 tons of cargo over a distance of 1,500 km, operating for up to 10 hours without refueling, and landing even on dirt pads or grass. The drone is designed for fast and inexpensive delivery to remote regions such as Tibet and Xinjiang.

The CH-YH1000 cargo drone is a versatile unmanned platform for delivering cargo at medium altitudes. It has the classic look of a cargo plane and two engines. Unlike manned transport aircraft, the UAV weighs less and carries more cargo. Thanks to proven avionics from other CH-series drones, it is well protected from interference and reliable.

The CH-YH1000 can travel up to 1,500 km, stay in the air for up to 10 hours and climb to an altitude of 8000 m. Its load capacity is 1200 kg. It holds four cargo pallets with a volume of one cubic meter each. Loading and unloading is possible through the front, and unloading is possible through the bottom panel, which makes delivery more flexible. The aircraft is also equipped with an on-board 6 kW power supply, which allows you to connect various equipment to perform tasks.

The drone can take off and land over short distances, including conventional roads, rolled-up dirt roads and grass, which allows it to be used in difficult conditions. When a float or ski chassis is installed, it is also capable of operating on water and snow.

The CH-YH1000 can connect large cities with remote areas, providing fast and inexpensive cargo delivery. One of the drone's developers said that the CH-YH1000 is a kind of "aerial pickup truck." According to him, the company's goal is to create efficient air transportation, which will be only slightly more expensive than ground transportation. This will meet the logistical needs of hard-to-reach regions such as Tibet and Xinjiang, where delivery is expensive and time-consuming.

The test flight took place after the drone passed full-load taxiing tests in January. The tests were carried out at the airport in Jinmen city of Zhanghe, located in Hubei Province.