China tested its largest unmanned cargo plane in Zigong, Sichuan province.
China tested its largest unmanned cargo plane in Zigong, Sichuan province.
  • China tested its largest unmanned cargo aircraft, capable of carrying 4,400 pounds.
  • The maiden flight lasted 20 minutes at Fengming General Aviation Airport in Sichuan.
  • This aircraft advances China's "low-altitude economy," projected to be worth $279 billion by 2030.

China tested its biggest unmanned cargo aircraft to date — and it's capable of carrying 4,400 pounds of load.

The plane completed its maiden flight on Sunday morning, which lasted about 20 minutes. The flight was conducted in Fengming General Aviation Airport in China's southwestern Sichuan province, according to state media CCTV.