Core Viewpoint - Yufeng Future's E40H, a 150 kg class civil unmanned aerial vehicle, has received a Type Certificate (TC) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), marking it as the first medium composite wing and hybrid drone globally to meet airworthiness standards [1][2]. Group 1 - The issuance of the Type Certificate signifies that the design safety and reliability of the E40H fully comply with the stringent airworthiness standards set by the CAAC, enabling the potential for large-scale commercial operations [1]. - Currently, there are 19 civil unmanned aerial vehicles from 10 domestic companies that have received Type Certificates, with DJI accounting for 9 of these, primarily in emergency, agricultural, and transport applications [1]. - The E40H is recognized as the world's first medium composite wing drone and the first hybrid drone to obtain a TC [1]. Group 2 - The E40H was developed by Yufeng Future's eVTOL brand, Fukun, which ensured that the Design Assurance System (DAS) was operational during the certification process, leading to the approval of the DAS by the CAAC on December 10, 2025 [2]. - The approval of the DAS indicates that Fukun's design, compliance verification, and independent oversight activities have been recognized by the CAAC, laying a foundation for efficient airworthiness certification in the future [2]. - Yufeng Future is also progressing with the airworthiness certification of its 2-ton class eVTOL model, M1B, with the application accepted by the CAAC in January 2024, and expected to complete certification by 2026 for applications in emergency firefighting and logistics [2].

11月20日14时，贵州高原山区eVTOL（电动垂直起降航空器）跨城低空运输航线试飞活动在贵阳低空 飞行服务基地成功举行。一架由峰飞航空科技自主研发的2吨级eVTOL航空器，装载应急药品与特色农 产品，从贵阳市修文县起飞，历经40分钟飞行118公里，精准降落在黔东南州黄平县旧州通用机场。此 次试飞是吨级以上eVTOL航空器首次在云贵高原实现跨城低空物流运输。该航空器是中国民航"三证齐 全"的eVTOL，也是全球首架获此认证的吨级以上eVTOL航空器。它兼具垂直起降与固定翼巡航能力， 巡航速度达180公里/小时，最大商载达400公斤，适用航程200公里，可在复杂气象条件下昼夜飞行，有 效克服了贵州喀斯特地貌带来的运输难题，为解决山区物流效率低、成本高的问题提供了全新方案。 （贵州日报） ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the participation of the Peak Flying Aviation's 2-ton eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft) model, the Kerry O Firefighting version, in a national emergency rescue drill, marking a significant advancement in emergency response capabilities in extreme disaster scenarios [1][3]. Group 1: Event Overview - The "Emergency Mission 2025" drill was organized by the National Disaster Reduction and Relief Committee and the State Council's Work Safety Committee, with participation from various governmental departments and local authorities [5][6]. - The drill aimed to enhance emergency rescue capabilities and was open to public submissions of new equipment, materials, technologies, and tactics, receiving 1,456 applications [5]. Group 2: Performance of Kerry O Firefighting Model - The Kerry O Firefighting model successfully demonstrated its capabilities by flying 22 kilometers in just 8 minutes to deliver firefighting supplies during a forest fire drill [3]. - The model showcased its ability to conduct dynamic exercises, including the aerial delivery of water and food supplies [3]. Group 3: Technical Specifications and Advantages - The Kerry O model is the first ton-class eVTOL to receive type certification (TC) and production license (PC) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, with all core modules developed domestically [7]. - It features a maximum payload of 400 kilograms, a range of 200 kilometers, and a speed of 180-200 kilometers per hour, allowing for rapid deployment and operations beyond visual line of sight [7]. - The aircraft can operate day and night, breaking the limitations of visual range and expanding its application scenarios [7]. Group 4: Broader Implications - The successful demonstration of the Kerry O model in emergency scenarios paves the way for the integration of new rescue capabilities with emergency response teams, establishing a solid foundation for the promotion and application of eVTOLs in firefighting [3][6].