CarryAll (autonomous cargo eVTOL) by AutoFlight: status and timeline

CarryAll (autonomous cargo eVTOL)

Autonomous 2-ton cargo eVTOL. First above 1 ton with CAAC type (Mar 2024) and production certs (Dec 2024). Flies pre-planned routes without pilot.

DeployStage 4 of 5

CAAC type cert Mar 2024, production cert Dec 2024. First delivery Jul 2025. 200+ units on order.

Updated 21 Jul 2025Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

Next · Deployment scaling with ZTO Express and other operators

CarryAll certification testing begins2022Complete.
CarryAll type certification from CAAC22 Mar 2024Complete.
CarryAll production certificate from CAAC24 Dec 2024Complete.
First CarryAll delivery to Heli Chuangxing Intelligent21 Jul 2025Complete.
CarryAll orders reach 200+ units; ZTO Express signs for 302025Complete.
Deployment scaling with ZTO Express and other operatorsTarget 2026Current milestone.

Most important updates

Upcoming

2026Deployment scaling with ZTO Express and other operators (next)
2027FAA or EASA certification campaign

Current obstacles

Autonomous beyond-line-of-sight operationsFlying uncrewed aircraft over populated areas requires regulatory approval and detection/avoidance systems for other aircraft.
Regulatory approval outside ChinaCAAC certification is specific to China. FAA and EASA have more stringent requirements and may require substantial re-certification.
Last-mile economicsMust cost less per delivery than ground logistics. Recurring battery replacement cycles and infrastructure costs must be justified by speed and reach.

Physics limits

Autonomous sense-and-avoid systemsAircraft must detect and avoid other aircraft without ground control. Sensor accuracy and processing speed set the practical ceiling on flight speeds and density.
Weight and range penalty from safety redundancyCargo capacity is limited by battery weight and motor redundancy requirements. A 1-ton payload leaves limited margin for operational reserves.
Weather sensitivityAutonomous eVTOL is grounded in wind and precipitation. Strong crosswinds, icing and visibility limits reduce available operating days.

How it works

4 parts

Autonomous operation

Pre-planned route execution

CarryAll operates on pre-programmed flight plans without a pilot. Autonomous systems handle takeoff, cruise, and landing phases.

Hover phase

Ten vertical-takeoff rotors

Ten electric motors provide vertical thrust for autonomous takeoff and landing at distribution hubs or delivery points.

Cruise phase

Wing-borne flight on pusher propellers

Three rear electric motors provide forward thrust while a fixed wing carries the load, optimizing energy efficiency for range.

Cargo

Standard containers and pallets

Designed to carry standard logistics containers and pallets, enabling integration with existing supply chain infrastructure.

Spec sheet

Spec	CarryAll (autonomous cargo eVTOL)
Maximum takeoff weight	2,000 kg^R (reported)
Cargo payload	~1 ton^R (reported)
Battery capacity	160 kWh^R (reported)
Range with full payload	150 km^E (estimated)
Cruise speed	200 km/h^R (reported)
Operational mode	Fully autonomous, no pilot^R (reported)

^R reported by the company · ^E our estimate

Update log

4 updates

About AutoFlight

The team behind CarryAll (autonomous cargo eVTOL)

AutoFlight

Prosperity eVTOL, CarryAll cargo, China CAAC certification

Chinese eVTOL maker founded 2019 by Tian Yu. Builds Prosperity (5-seat passenger) and CarryAll (2-ton cargo). CarryAll first eVTOL over 1 ton with CAAC certification (March 2024) and production cert (Dec 2024).

CarryAll cargo eVTOL achieved CAAC type certification (March 2024) and production certification (Dec 2024), first in the world over one ton.
Delivered first Prosperity passenger aircraft to Japan in October 2024; over 200 CarryAll units on order including 30 for ZTO Express.
Founded by Tian Yu; headquarters in Shanghai with engineering center opened in Augsburg, Germany in January 2026; raised $100M Series A.

autoflight.com (opens autoflight.com)Company profile →

Founded: 20197 yrs
Headquarters: China
Status: Private
Valuation: private
Raised: $100M1 round
Last round: Series A · $100M2024
Works in: AviationAir taxis
Coverage: 2 programs · 5 updateslatest 21 Jul 2025checked 10 Oct
Lead investors: Team Global (Lukasz Gadowski)
Customers: ZTO Express (opens zto.com)Heli Chuangxing Intelligent (opens heli-chuangxing.com)Japanese operator
Investors: Team Global (opens teamglobal.tech)
People: Tian Yu (opens autoflight.com)Founder & CEO

Spec

CarryAll (autonomous cargo eVTOL)

Maximum takeoff weight

2,000 kg^R (reported)

Cargo payload

~1 ton^R (reported)

Battery capacity

160 kWh^R (reported)

Range with full payload

150 km^E (estimated)

Cruise speed

200 km/h^R (reported)

Operational mode

Fully autonomous, no pilot^R (reported)

CarryAll (autonomous cargo eVTOL)

Milestones

Most important updates

Upcoming

Current obstacles

Physics limits

How it works

Pre-planned route execution

Ten vertical-takeoff rotors

Wing-borne flight on pusher propellers

Standard containers and pallets

Spec sheet

Update log

Mon 21 Jul 2025

Tue 1 Jul 2025

Tue 24 Dec 2024

Fri 22 Mar 2024

About AutoFlight

Current obstacles

Physics limits

How it works

Pre-planned route execution

Ten vertical-takeoff rotors

Wing-borne flight on pusher propellers

Standard containers and pallets

Spec sheet

Update log

Mon 21 Jul 2025

Tue 1 Jul 2025

Tue 24 Dec 2024

Fri 22 Mar 2024

About AutoFlight