EHang and Wanyi Tianxia Achieve Groundbreaking Long-Range UAV Cargo Flights in Greater Bay Area

EHang Holdings' VT20 UAV has completed successful intercity cargo flights between Zhuhai and Guangzhou, covering a 83-kilometer distance in 55 minutes. This reduces transport time by up to 40 minutes compared to road routes and demonstrates the commercial viability of long-range UAV logistics. The flight is part of a strategic partnership to build a comprehensive low-altitude logistics network in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH), a leading urban air mobility (UAM) technology company, has announced that its VT20 series logistics electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) has successfully completed intercity round trip cargo delivery flights between Zhuhai and Guangzhou. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the development of long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo logistics in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) [1].

The VT20 series UAV, operated by Wanyi Tianxia (Zhuhai) Aviation Co., Ltd., a joint venture between EHang, Zhuhai Wanshan Development Group, and Feixing Tianxia (Zhuhai) Technology Co., Ltd., completed a one-way flight covering 83 kilometers in approximately 55 minutes. This flight significantly enhanced logistics efficiency between Guangzhou and Zhuhai, saving up to 40 minutes compared to road transport and over an hour during peak congestion [2].

The UAV transported fresh seafood across Zhuhai, Zhongshan, and Guangzhou, and later carried medical testing samples from Yunkang Da'an Laboratory back to Zhuhai. These real-world flights validate the feasibility of using UAVs for long-distance logistics, highlighting the potential for time-sensitive cargo such as fresh produce and pharmaceuticals. The VT20 series UAV has operated safely for over a year in the Wanshan Archipelago, gradually establishing a comprehensive "land-to-island and inter-island" drone logistics network [1].

The flight route between Tangjiagang in Zhuhai and Suigang Terminal in Guangzhou has successfully completed more than ten round-trip test flights. Full-route signal testing, supplemented by on-site surveys, has ensured the safety and stability of each flight. Looking ahead, the route is expected to transition into regular operations, supporting the development of a low-altitude logistics network in the GBA [1].

Juan Li, Director of the Zhuhai Wanshan District Administrative Committee, stated, "The low-altitude economy is emerging as a strategic focal point for the next wave of industrial development. Wanshan District is accelerating efforts to build up a national leading demonstration zone for integrated low-altitude applications in island regions. We’re building maritime infrastructure, expanding aerial corridors and low-altitude network across the GBA. We’re also actively exploring diversified scenarios such as aerial tourism, marine ranching, and unmanned island operations to drive innovation and empower sustainable development in Wanshan" [1].

Qizheng Zhu, General Manager of Wanyi Tianxia, commented, "Together with EHang and other partners, Wanyi Tianxia is committed to building a new type of logistics corridor connecting coastal islands and central cities. We will continue exploring additional intercity UAV routes to establish an ‘Air Postal Network’ across the GBA, enabling fast, efficient, and cost-effective two-way cargo movement" [1].

Wei Liu, Senior Director at EHang, added, "As a leading technology pioneer in the low-altitude economy, EHang is dedicated to empowering our clients and local governments with intelligent aircraft systems and integrated solutions across various application scenarios—ranging from smart logistics and passenger sightseeing to aerial mobility and emergency response. In close collaboration with the Wanshan Marine Test Zone in Zhuhai, we are building model use cases, operational frameworks, and scenario-based standards for low-altitude technologies, safety, and services across the expansive maritime areas at the Pearl River estuary. Our vision is to develop the Tangjiagang Port Model, the Wanshan Blueprint, and the Marine Demonstration Zone as benchmarks of China’s low-altitude economy—leveraging aerial innovation to create new productive forces for the blue economy" [1].

This successful flight further demonstrates EHang's commitment to advancing UAM technologies and their potential to revolutionize logistics and transportation in urban and rural areas. The company's strategic partnership with Wanyi Tianxia and other local entities is instrumental in driving this innovation forward.

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ehang-partners-wanyi-tianxia-complete-121300084.html
[2] https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/ehang-partners-wanyi-tianxia-complete-groundbreaking-long-range-uav-cargo-flights