China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded

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China's Yitong UAV System has successfully completed the maiden flight of the TP200, the first civilian drone in China capable of flying 24 hours non-stop at full payload. This long-distance unmanned aerial vehicle is designed for maritime patrols, island supply, and land surveying, with a range of 3,000km.

The first tonne-class long-distance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for multiple civil purposes to be built to airworthiness standards in China – Yitong UAV System’s TP200 – completed its maiden flight on Sunday. According to a Science and Technology Daily report on Monday, the TP200 – designed to handle maritime patrols, island supply and land surveying – can stay in the air for 24 hours at its maximum payload, giving it a range of 3,000km (1,860 miles). The TP200, developed...