AutoFlight completes China's first 2-ton cargo delivery by autonomous drone, opening mountain tea routes

AutoFlight's CarryAll (V2000CG) — a fully autonomous, unmanned aircraft that takes off and lands vertically — successfully transported fresh spring tea between Anshun and Guiyang in Guizhou province, China. The aircraft can carry 2 tons of cargo without a pilot on board.

Unlike piloted helicopters or traditional drones, this aircraft operates fully autonomously (no remote operator needed) and is designed for cargo rather than passengers. It can navigate mountainous terrain where roads are poor, making it practical for remote agricultural regions.

Tea farmers and agricultural producers in China's inland mountain provinces can now move fresh, perishable crops to market faster and cheaper than truck transport on winding roads. This shortens the window between harvest and sale, keeping tea fresher and more valuable.