China has successfully flown its Jetank unmanned aircraft, a heavy-lift drone called “airborne UAV carrier” by state media, for the first time.

The Jiutian — whose name translates to “nine heavens,” indicating extreme altitude — is compared to an aircraft carrier ...

Xinhua hails ‘breakthrough in China’s large drone technology’, says Jiu Tian could also be deployed in wide range of ...

China’s Jetank drone, described as an “airborne UAV carrier,” completed its first flight on Thursday in central Shaanxi ...

While reports have identified the Jiutian as a “general-purpose drone,” concepts have shown it releasing drone swarms with a range of surface and maritime ...

On Wednesday, China’s leading drone maker DJI announced it has conducted a high-altitude transportation test with drones on the southern slope of Mount Everest, marking the first time that a civilian ...

Imagine you're a thirsty tourist trekking up the steep stone steps of the remote Badaling section of the Great Wall, and you desperately need a cold drink to cool down. Now, it is as easy as placing ...

China's new low-altitude economy is taking off with flying taxis and food delivery drones, but the industry faces obstacles, ...

A wave of drone incidents at major European airports highlights growing challenges in low-altitude airspace awareness.

BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn on China's low-altitude economy: As sunset dawns upon the mountains, some drones are still shuttling assiduously. While, hanging ...

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to embark on the largest unmanned systems buildup in U.S. history — ...