China Tests World's Heaviest 7-Ton Cargo Drone With 1,850-Mile Range For Recon Ops

China has successfully tested the Changying-8 (CY-8), the world's heaviest cargo drone, with a maximum take-off weight of 7 tonnes and a range of 1,850 miles. Designed for both civilian and military applications, the CY-8 can operate in high-altitude and remote areas, requiring less than 500 meters for take-off and landing. Its features include a fully enclosed cargo bay and twin turboprop engines, allowing for short take-offs and landings. This development comes amid increasing global competition in the heavy cargo UAV market, with China planning further flight tests and aiming for full-scale production by year-end.