Phoenix Wings' 120 kg ARK80 cargo drone wins a CAAC type certificate

SF Express/Phoenix Wings logistics drones

China's aviation regulator issued a type certificate for the ARK80, a medium logistics drone designed by SF's Phoenix Wings that combines lifting rotors with a wing. Certification approves the design for routine commercial use, a step beyond the trial permits most cargo drones fly under.

• Reported as the first type certificate anywhere for a drone pairing lifting rotors with a wing.
• Payload/range: 20 kg for 60 km or 30 kg for 30 km.
• Max cruise 90 km/h, ceiling 3,300 m, 144-litre modular cargo bay.