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In a Historic Flight, the World’s First Two-Ton Electric Cargo Aircraft Successfully Completed a Mission at an Oil Platform, Turning a Half-Day Maritime Journey into a Flight of Just 58 Minutes.
China marked a new chapter in global logistics. The world’s first cargo mission to an offshore oil platform was carried out with a two-ton electric aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL). The unmanned vehicle took off from Shenzhen and landed 150 kilometers away, at a platform of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), inaugurating an era of faster, cheaper, and cleaner transportation.
China Makes First Offshore Delivery with Two-Ton Electric Aircraft
The pioneering mission was executed by the V2000CG CarryAll. The electric aircraft departed from the coastal city of Shenzhen last Sunday. It carried fresh fruits and emergency medical supplies. The flight over open water lasted exactly 58 minutes to its destination. This event represents a complete model that connects aircraft development, flight operations, and real-world applications, according to CNOOC.
The Technology of the V2000CG CarryAll
Built by Autoflight in Shanghai, this electric aircraft is a milestone in engineering. It combines the agility of a helicopter for vertical takeoffs with the efficiency of a fixed-wing airplane during cruise. Approved for flight in June 2025, the CarryAll can carry 400 kilograms at a speed of approximately 200 km/h. Its range reaches 200 kilometers on a single charge, all with zero emissions during flight.
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From Hours at Sea to Minutes in the Air
Traditionally, offshore platforms rely on ships. A round trip can take more than 10 hours. Helicopters are faster, but fuel and maintenance costs are high. CNOOC claims that the electric aircraft CarryAll reduces travel time to about one hour. Additionally, it offers more stable transport and avoids delays caused by adverse weather conditions that affect boats.
A Global Race for Leadership in Drone Transport
The Chinese advancement comes amid a global technological race. In Germany, the Wingcopter platform has already accumulated thousands of kilometers in flights for medical supply transport. In the United States, MightyFly has demonstrated its autonomous cargo drone for the Air Force. These advancements show that the logistics sector is on the brink of rapid transformation. Heavy eVTOLs are faster than ships and cheaper and cleaner than helicopters.
Electric Aircraft Are Here to Stay
The mission between Shenzhen and the oil platform is expected to become a regular operation. Transportation will include maintenance parts, food, and medical kits. The recent sale of the first fully certified V2000CG CarryAll in China signals the beginning of large-scale commercialization of these vehicles. The heavy electric aircraft is establishing itself as a new and vital middle ground in logistics, promising to revolutionize the transport of goods on a global scale.
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