China tests ‘world’s heaviest cargo drone’ suited to high-altitude and island operations

China has executed the maiden flight of the Changying-8, which it says is the world’s heaviest multi-terrain cargo drone with the potential for military applications. The CY-8, which was developed under defence contractor China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco), is capable of short take-off and landing as well as operating on high-altitude plateaus and island regions. According to China’s state broadcaster CCTV, the drone successfully completed its maiden flight on Tuesday...