First ton-class eVTOL aircraft with full "three certificates" delivered to support low-altitude cargo operations

AutoFlight has delivered the world's first ton-class eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft with complete airworthiness certification to Heli Innovation Smart. The V2000CG Carryall has achieved all three required certificates (TC, PC, and AC), marking a global breakthrough in ton-class eVTOL technology and airworthiness certification. This marks a significant step toward commercial operations in the low-altitude economy, accelerating the implementation of practical applications.

Complete Airworthiness Certification Achieved

The V2000CG Carryall, independently developed by AutoFlight, is an all-electric, unmanned aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 2 tons and payload capacity of 400 kilograms. It can reach cruise speeds of up to 200 kilometres per hour with an operational range of 200 kilometres. Combining vertical takeoff and landing capabilities with fixed-wing cruise functionality, the aircraft is designed for flexible deployment in low-altitude logistics, emergency supplies transportation, and rescue operations.

On July 22, the Civil Aviation Administration of China approved Carryall's Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate (AC), completing the final step in the initial airworthiness process. This achievement makes it the world's first ton-class eVTOL aircraft designed, manufactured, and delivered in strict accordance with civil aviation airworthiness procedures, providing the fundamental qualifications for legal flight and operations.

The V2000CG Carryall's airworthiness certification timeline:

• March 2024: Obtained Type Certificate (TC), confirming the type design is safe and reliable
• December 2024: Received Production Certificate (PC), verifying the capability to consistently manufacture aircraft conforming to the approved design
• July 2025: Acquired Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate (AC), certifying the individual aircraft meets approved design standards and is in safe operating condition

Over 40,000 Kilometres of Safe Flight

From research and development test flights to airworthiness compliance testing and scenario verification flights, AutoFlight's ton-class aircraft has completed more than 40,000 kilometres of safe flight operations to date.

The V2000CG has conducted flights across diverse geographical regions including Eastern China plains, Northwestern Qinghai Plateau, Northeastern Greater Khingan Range, Central Yangtze River Basin, Southern Hainan Island, as well as overseas in the UAE and Japan. These operations across plains, plateaus, deserts, forests, oceans, and river crossings have not only validated the aircraft's performance but also explored various low-altitude application scenarios.

This process has established a solid foundation for China's global leadership in eVTOL technology breakthroughs, airworthiness certification, standards development, and scenario exploration.

Source: Iyiou