{"id":284965,"date":"2025-08-05T10:15:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T14:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/autoflight-performs-evtol-cargo-flight-to-150-km-offshore-platform\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T12:03:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T16:03:31","slug":"autoflight-performs-evtol-cargo-flight-to-150-km-offshore-platform","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/autoflight-performs-evtol-cargo-flight-to-150-km-offshore-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"AutoFlight performs eVTOL cargo flight to 150 km offshore platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AutoFlight aerospace company AutoFlight successfully completed the first offshore cargo offshore cargo transportation<\/a><\/strong> using a 2-ton eVTOL drone<\/strong>. The aircraft, model CarryAll V2000CG, flew more than 300 kilometers round-trip between Shenzhen and the Huizhou 19-3 oil platform, located 150 kilometers offshore in the South China Sea<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

Offshore logistics with 2-ton eVTOLs<\/h2>\n\n

The flight, which lasted 58 minutes<\/strong>, was the result of a collaboration between AutoFlight, state-owned oil company China National Offshore Oil Corporation<\/a><\/strong> (CNOOC) and CITIC Offshore Helicopters. This alliance made it possible to overcome one of the biggest challenges in offshore energy operations: the time and cost of logistical transportation. <\/p>\n\n

While ships require about 10 hours for a similar delivery and helicopters involve high operating costs, the CarryAll is positioned as an efficient<\/strong>, silent and zero-emission alternative<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Accuracy and performance in adverse conditions<\/h2>\n\n

During the mission, the V2000CG demonstrated its ability to fly in extreme conditions of fog, salt wind and humidity. With a maximum speed of 200 km\/h and a payload capacity of 400 kg<\/strong>, the aircraft executed stationary flight maneuvers<\/a><\/strong> with high stability, validating its operability in demanding marine environments. <\/p>\n\n

The model has full certifications, including Type, Production and Airworthiness<\/a><\/strong> including Type, Production and Airworthiness Certificates, being the first 2-ton eVTOL to achieve this worldwide.<\/p>\n\n

Coordination with advanced air infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n

The operation was supported by China’s first digital air traffic control tower, integrating for the first time an eVTOL aircraft<\/a><\/strong> with existing aviation protocols. <\/p>\n\n

CITIC Offshore Helicopters, a leading operator in Asia, contributed its expertise in aerial coordination and operational safety, consolidating a comprehensive framework for large-scale unmanned flights.<\/p>\n\n

Impact on the industry and future projections<\/h2>\n\n

This accomplishment marks the beginning of a new phase in the air logistics for oil rigs<\/a><\/strong>enabling the rapid transport of personnel, medicines, critical equipment and even emergency medical evacuations. <\/p>\n\n

As China’s low-altitude economy consolidates and eVTOL technology gains maturity, these aircraft are expected to be integrated as a key component in marine energy operations.<\/p>\n\n

Kellen Xie, vice president of AutoFlight, noted that the results confirm the technical feasibility and operational reliability<\/strong> of eVTOLs. large-scale eVTOLs<\/a>cala<\/a><\/strong> in real-world environments. The CarryAll<\/a><\/strong> is thus positioned as a strategic solution to improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs and raise safety standards at sea. <\/p>\n\n

Source and photo: AutoFlight<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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