(260331) -- ZHENGZHOU, March 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Changying-8 cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) conducts a test flight at an airport in Zhengzhou, central China`s Henan Province, March 31, 2026. The cargo UAV successfully completed its maiden flight at an airport in Zhengzhou on Tuesday. The fixed-wing cargo UAV is China`s first 7-tonne-class cargo UAV platform validated through flight test. The Changying-8 cargo UAV has an ultra-large cargo compartment with a volume of 18 cubic meters, a maximum takeoff weight of 7 tonnes, and a maximum payload capacity of 3.5 tonnes. It can accommodate diverse loading requirements, including conventional supplies, fresh and cold-chain goods, and emergency equipment. The aircraft boasts a maximum range exceeding 3,000 kilometers. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan) - Hao Yuan -//CHINENOUVELLE_XxjpbeE000370_20260331_PEPFN0A001/Credit:CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA/2603311542