AutoFlight Completes First 2-ton eVTOL Tea Delivery in China

17 April 2026 (SHANGHAI, China): AUTOFLIGHT has successfully completed China's first 2-ton-class eVTOL dedicated spring tea transport trial in Guizhou, a mountainous province in western China.

The trial deployed AutoFlight's CarryAll (V2000CG) – a fully autonomous, unmanned eVTOL aircraft – to transport fresh spring tea between Anshun and Guiyang, two Guizhou cities approximately 120km apart. The unmanned flight crossed rugged mountain terrain in just 37 minutes, a significant improvement over road transportation in the region, where winding mountain routes make timely delivery a persistent challenge.

Following the eVTOL air transfer, the fresh tea was transported by a logistics company via high-speed rail for long‑haul delivery from Guiyang to Shanghai, covering a distance of nearly 2,000km. The integrated “eVTOL + high-speed rail” model enabled same-day delivery, bringing freshly picked tea from remote western mountain plantations to consumers in major eastern cities within 24 hours, preserving optimal freshness and flavor.

Core Advantages of the Autonomous eVTOL Solution

- Autonomous Flight Capability: No onboard pilot needed, enhancing safety and operational efficiency for cargo transport
- High-Speed Performance: 37 minutes for the 120km mountain crossing, cutting transit time by hours compared to traditional ground transport
- Freshness Preservation: Shortened in-transit time preserves the unique, crisp taste and aromatic notes of premium spring tea
- Eco-Friendly: All-electric powered, zero operational emissions and low noise, aligning with sustainable development goals
- High Flexibility: Vertical take-off and landing capability, no runway required for point-to-point direct delivery

About AutoFlight CarryAll (V2000CG)

The CarryAll (V2000CG) is the world’s first 2-ton-class eVTOL aircraft to obtain Type Certificate (TC), Production Certificate (PC) and Airworthiness Certificate (AC) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
- Maximum payload: 400kg
- Maximum range: up to 200km
- Cruise speed: approximately 180km/h