CHINA-SHAANXI-TIANMA-1000-UNMANNED TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT-MAIDEN FLIGHT (CN)

(260112) -- YULIN, Jan. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This video screenshot shows the "Tianma-1000" unmanned transport aircraft after its maiden flight on Jan. 11, 2026. Developed by Xi'an ASN Technology Group Co., Ltd. under China North Industries Group Corporation, the "Tianma-1000" integrates logistics transport, emergency rescue, and material delivery into a single platform.

It is China's first unmanned aircraft capable of adapting to high-altitude complex terrain, achieving ultra-short takeoff and landing, and swiftly switching between cargo transport and airdrop modes, according to its developer. (Xinhua)

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