China’s first unmanned autogyro finishes maiden flight  

中国首款可安全伞降旋翼无人机首飞成功

China's first unmanned gyroplane has successfully finished its maiden flight with a parachute landing. (Photo: PLA Daily)

(ECNS) – China's first unmanned gyroplane has successfully finished a test flight with a parachute landing in Shandong province.

According to the PLA Daily's Weibo post, the autogyro, developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Co., has completed an imaging test, a ground parachute deployment test, and its maiden flight with a maximum takeoff weight of 80 kilograms.

An autogyro is characterized by an unpowered rotor that uses the passage of air to generate lift. Autogyros are known for their stability and can fly safely at very low speeds.

Autogyros can be applied to military and law enforcement, as well as commercial and recreational use, such as aerial surveys and inspections, agriculture, photography and sightseeing.