China tests TP1000 drone, lifting over 1 ton
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China has successfully tested the TP1000, its first unmanned transport drone capable of carrying over 1 ton of goods. The drone completed its maiden flight in Qingdao on Saturday. The TP1000 has a maximum take-off weight of 3.3 tons and a range of 1,000 kilometers. It outperforms previous Chinese transport drones in both payload and distance. The drone is expected to enter commercial operation next year following its successful 26-minute flight, which met all performance parameters.