China’s AutoFlight Flies Biggest eVTOL With 5-ton Matrix

Matrix Evtol

The Matrix scales up the lift-plus-cruise configuration used for AutoFLight’s CarryAll cargo and Prosperity passenger eVTOLs.

Credit: Sergio Cecutta/SMG Consulting
China’s AutoFlight has flown the first electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft with a takeoff weight in the 5-metric ton class. The uncrewed Matrix has conducted a public demonstration flight including full transition between vertical and horizontal flight at AutoFlight’s test center. The...
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