The first tonne-class long-distance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for multiple civil purposes to be built to airworthiness standards in China – Yitong UAV System’s TP200 – completed its maiden flight on Sunday.According to a Science and Technology Daily report on Monday, the TP200 – designed to handle maritime patrols, island supply and land surveying – can stay in the air for 24 hours at its maximum payload, giving it a range of 3,000km (1,860 miles).The TP200, developed independently by Yitong, could be used for sea patrols or search and rescue operations near shore. It would also be suitable for keeping watch over coastlines and delivering emergency supplies to remote mountains and islands, it said.
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TUE · 2026-07-28 · 04:58 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0728-96664
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China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded
China's Yitong UAV System has successfully tested its TP200, the country's first civilian drone built to airworthiness standards capable of flying 24 hours non-stop with a full payload. The tonne-class, long-distance unmanned aerial vehicle completed its maiden flight on Sunday.
Zhang TongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-28 · 04:58 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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China's Yitong UAV System has successfully tested its TP200, the country's first civilian drone built to airworthiness standards capable of flying 24 hours non-stop with a full payload. The tonne-class, long-distance unmanned aerial vehicle completed its maiden flight on Sunday. Designed for multiple civil applications, the TP200 can operate for a full day at maximum payload, enabling a range of 3,000 kilometers. Potential uses include maritime patrols, island supply missions, land surveying, search and rescue operations, coastline surveillance, and delivering emergency supplies to remote areas.
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Potential uses for the TP200 include maritime patrols, island supply, land surveying, search and rescue, and coastline monitoring.
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The TP200 can stay airborne for 24 hours at maximum payload, providing a range of 3,000km.
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The TP200 is a tonne-class, long-distance UAV designed for multiple civil purposes.
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China tested its first civilian drone, the TP200, capable of flying 24 hours non-stop with a full payload.
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